First Light, Eureka

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The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Up early at Eureka Dune, Death Valley. These are little visited dunes, so they’re mostly clean of tracks.

Technical Details

f/8., 1/320 sec. ISO 320

1 Like

I love the high contrast processing. A stunning image!

Thanks…can’t wait to get back there…with a 4X4 and lots of time and water…

Del Y

It’s been a few years since I visited these dunes, but at that time the roads did not require use of 4WD. Of course there have been a few gully washers since then. :slight_smile: I’m leaving for DV next week to catch the “refilled” Lake Manly. The photos look great, but it should be quite an experience in person. I hope the road to Dante’s View reopens in the next few weeks.

Great image love the range of blacks. The strong deep black makes the mood.

Thank you, Steve. I tried reducing contrast to bring out more gradations, but it seemed to lose something.

Del