psquared Posted January 2, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) So named because large rocks race around the dry lake bed and leave tracks. They think a combination of (freezing) rain and strong gusts of wind play a role, but nobody really know. Thanks for looking, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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imported_peter_m Posted January 2, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 2, 2009 Isn't that interesting! Couple of nice images with #2 being my favorite. Are you sticking around to see if there is a coli between the rocks Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted January 2, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 2, 2009 Both are interesting, but the second is truly whimsical! Kirk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted January 2, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 2, 2009 Couple of interesting images. If the first had the same contrast/brightness adjustments as the second, that would have been my favorite. The story in #1 is so much more interesting for me. But the light/color/contrast pulls the second one ahead. Ece Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted January 2, 2009 Isn't that interesting! Couple of nice images with #2 being my favorite. Are you sticking around to see if there is a coli between the rocks Peter Thank you, Peter. I may spend the rest of my life sitting there and watching those rocks without seeing them move. A collision would be nice, and that would leave a unique track. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted January 2, 2009 Kirk and Ece, Thank you for your comments. Ece, I reworked #1. I think your suggestion is a good one. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted January 2, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Super shots- I've never seen anything like this! My money is on the Aliens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted January 2, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 2, 2009 Excellent, my favorite was #2 until you re-worked #1. Great job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 2, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 2, 2009 Peter - Thank you for posting the fascinating, beautiful shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhotoWebb.co.uk Posted January 2, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 2, 2009 I think the reworked version of #1 would look fantastic as a mono conversion with a high contrast red filter to darken the sky further. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin T-M Posted January 2, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 2, 2009 Peter, amazing and beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted January 3, 2009 Thank you very much, Pete, Virgil, Stuart, Daniel, and Martin. I tried a BW conversion as you suggested, Daniel. What do you think? [ATTACH]120222[/ATTACH] Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhotoWebb.co.uk Posted January 3, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 3, 2009 I like it - I think the texture of the ground is brought out in black and white - what do you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 3, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 3, 2009 Two fine images. Thanks for showing. I find the images too bright, although I appreciate that this is one hot location. Rolo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 3, 2009 Share #15 Posted January 3, 2009 Peter - The conversion works exceptionally well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted January 3, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 3, 2009 Peter, I like the B&W also. A tough image to work with given the harsh light. I might darken the ground a bit and increase structure to really punch up the texture. This is an intriguing image you have created, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharookh Posted January 3, 2009 Share #17 Posted January 3, 2009 Amazing how nature works, isn't it?? And you've captured it so well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted January 3, 2009 Share #18 Posted January 3, 2009 Very interesting indeed !!! Peter, Excellently framed and captured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share #19 Posted January 6, 2009 I like it - I think the texture of the ground is brought out in black and white - what do you think? Yes, you're right. Thank you for suggesting it. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted January 6, 2009 Two fine images. Thanks for showing. I find the images too bright, although I appreciate that this is one hot location. Rolo Rolo, I struggled with the exposure. Here are selectively darkened versions. I do think they look better. Thank you for the idea. [ATTACH]120860[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]120858[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]120859[/ATTACH] Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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