platypus Posted March 16, 2014 Share #1  Posted March 16, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ewes and lambs sheltering from a massive dust storm in the Riverina area of New South Wales. This was the leading edge of the now infamous February 8th 1983 dust storm that had rolled over Melbourne earlier in the day ahead of a cold front. Ultimately tons of red topsoil from Victoria's Mallee region ended up in Sydney Harbour. (R4/80/f1.4 on Velvia) Sorting up some old images today. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/223664-red-dust-storm/?do=findComment&comment=2550540'>More sharing options...
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pauledell Posted March 16, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted March 16, 2014 Dee, Â A mighty impressive shot with little more than a red tint. Excellent composition and sharpness along with it. A very interesting narrative. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted March 16, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted March 16, 2014 An amazing story perfectly realized in this visual medium. The way the tree acts as a safe harbour is very sweet and touching too. Love the hue (that velvia!) and the clarity, despite all that's going on. Superb! Â Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted March 16, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted March 16, 2014 Dee, Â this is an unearthly picture. With the knowledge of the background story one can believe earth to become a very deserted place. Great colors, making it a vintage picture and great classic composition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddds Posted March 16, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted March 16, 2014 Very nice. Â Regards, Edgard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 16, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted March 16, 2014 Terrific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share #7 Â Posted March 16, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks everyone! The unreal red tone is actual not enhanced, the sandy soil of the Mallee is naturally a rust red colour, and that day it was all on the move! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted March 17, 2014 Share #8 Â Posted March 17, 2014 Interesting story with image to match. Nature rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsv Posted March 18, 2014 Share #9 Â Posted March 18, 2014 Dee, Â That is a very powerful image! Love it. Â Lars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andkeen Posted March 19, 2014 Share #10  Posted March 19, 2014 Great capture telling am interesting story. Thanks for sharing!  Kind regards  Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted March 19, 2014 Share #11 Â Posted March 19, 2014 Very dramatic and at the same time very beautiful. This image has a very painterly quality to it. Â How do you keep the dust from entering your camera when shooting in these conditions? When I take my cameras to windy coastal regions I am constantly cleaning my sensors. I know you were shooting film, but it still seems like the blowing dust would have caused problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted March 19, 2014 Share #12 Â Posted March 19, 2014 Thank you for sharing such a good photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share #13 Â Posted March 19, 2014 [quote name=fotografr;2652185 How do you keep the dust from entering your camera when shooting in these conditions? When I take my cameras to windy coastal regions I am constantly cleaning my sensors. I know you were shooting film' date=' but it still seems like the blowing dust would have caused problems.[/quote] Â I'm sorry to say I have no dust proofing secrets to divulge. I would avoid this sort of situation these days, particularly with digital cameras. However, back then I was far less aware of the consequences of just about everything in life, so I just hopped out of the vehicle and took three quick shots, of which this one was the best. I don't recall that the R4 suffered any trauma from the episode, maybe just lucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted March 20, 2014 Share #14 Â Posted March 20, 2014 However, back then I was far less aware of the consequences of just about everything in life. Â And those were probably some of the best days of your life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Basso Posted March 20, 2014 Share #15 Â Posted March 20, 2014 Hello Dee. What an excellent photo this is.The majestic tree acting as an umbrella , to protect the sheep from this violent red dust storm.A great capture.Would make also a beautiful large canvas like portrait. Greetings:John Basso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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