When I saw the rusted piece of barbed wire against the dry, cracked mud of the Alford Desert playa, I thought it perfectly illustrated the harsh conditions of the area.
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What do you think about the vignette? I vacillated on how dark to make it.
Chris, this is a fine look at a subject that is usually just muttered about… The details in the mud look good and I’m thoroughly enjoying how strong the shadow of the wire is. The shadow adds a nice touch of elegance.
Excellent, Chris. I love the angle you took this from to get the shape of the shadow and the wire itself to work together so well. The vignette looks fine.
Wonderful abstract portrayal of “barren”, Chris. Must admit, I had to look twice to realize the wire had a shadow. The lighting really helps to capture the detail in the dried playa. The vignette is so subtle is wasn’t an issue for me. Very nicely seen, captured and excuted.
A really nice abstract. The wire and its shade form a delicate shape, your choice of position for taking this image is very well chosen. The vignette is subtle and works well. I also like the gentle colors.