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Andrew Aveley
06-18-2012, 07:15 AM
The Namibrand in Namibia is one of the most spectacular places I have ever been to shoot landscapes to date. A passing storm taken from a elevated vantage point overlooking the Nature reserve. CAnon 5D MK 2 , 16-35 F 2.8 @ 17mm , F 11 ,1/30th ISO 400. On tripod with CPL filter.

Valerio Tarone
06-18-2012, 02:31 PM
Hi Andrew,really a lovely composition. The diagonal line in the lower čart is strong. you captured a lucky moment.

Morkel Erasmus
06-19-2012, 03:32 AM
Love the comp, dramatic light and the strong play of diagonals and curves here Andrew! :5
How steep was the climb up this dune in the thick sand?? :Whoa!:

could it perhaps use a hint of dodging in the FG, particularly the rocks for a bit more pop upfront?

Roman Kurywczak
06-19-2012, 11:29 AM
Hey Andrew,
Very dramatic! Agree with lightening and giving a bit more contrast to the FG.....but still and excellent job overall!

Robert Amoruso
06-20-2012, 05:31 PM
Andrew,

I agree, great composition of some excellent lighting and atmospheric affects.

As mentioned FG is flat. Selectively apply some curves adjustments to it to increase contrast and tonal separation.

Andrew McLachlan
06-20-2012, 07:14 PM
Hi Andrew, very nicely composed. I like the cluster of rock on the right and the double rainbow is great. A touch lighter on the foreground and you're good to go! Nice one!

Jerry van Dijk
06-21-2012, 07:06 AM
Ditto the compliments and suggestions. This is a very strong composition and a very special occasion to capture!

Judy Howle
06-22-2012, 08:44 PM
Very nice composition and I like all of the elements, rocks, rainbows, sky. Agree with the suggestions above also.

Andrew Aveley
06-23-2012, 07:41 AM
Thanks all for the very kind words and suggestions. Morkel. it took me a while to drag my frame up this half dune / rocky outcrop......I am glad I took the 90 min crawl .....the vista was mind blowing........:)

Chris Korman
06-26-2012, 06:02 PM
Andrew, Lovely capture, here is a possible follow up edit of where I see taking it:

http://webs.lanset.com/hypoploi/jpeg/20120322_ACA_4101_bpn_edit.jpg

Note: I did not increase the saturation of the photo, I only increased contrasts already within the image.

Rachel Hollander
06-28-2012, 08:28 AM
Hi Andrew - I'm a little late to this one. Beautiful scene and the comp is great as is the double rainbow. Good suggestions above for opening up some of the areas. The image has a painting type quality to it.

TFS,
Rachel