Coral Pink Sand Dunes

© Melissa Olsen

Coral Pink Sand Dunes

Uploaded: June 21, 2010

Description

Depending on the time of day at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Utah, the color of the sand can range from coral pink to orange. The sand that makes up the pink colored dunes is derived from the Navajo Sandstone. The grains of quartz have a hematite coating providing the orange color. High winds passing through the notch between the Moquith and Moccasin mountains pick up loose sand particles and then drop them onto the dunes because of the Venturi effect. The Dunes are estimated to be between 10,000 and 15,000 years old.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 93.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Comments

Marty Straub June 21, 2010

A beautiful diagonal composition, Melissa. Wonderful contrasts and sky. #1280887

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 21, 2010

Great color, pov and capture Melissa! Jeff #8708754

Patricia A. Stalter June 21, 2010

I like this. Simplicity at it's finest. #8708768

Teresa F. Smith June 21, 2010

Nice shot, good color. #8708780

John Rivera level-classic June 21, 2010

Outstanding Melissa! #8709085

Judy A. Lawhon June 21, 2010

What beautiful color....well done, Melissa! #8709181

Tammy Espino June 21, 2010

Outstanding!! :) Did you run and make your footprints in the sand after the shot?:) #8709438

Douglas Pignet June 22, 2010

Lovely capture with great colors,comp & pov, well done #8710762

Melissa Olsen June 22, 2010

Thanks so much all! #8711652

Thomas E. Hinds June 23, 2010

Beautiful color and compostion! Very nice work, Melissa! #8713653

Melissa Olsen July 02, 2010

Thanks so much Thomas! #8730496

Jennifer L. Alder July 02, 2010

There is something very appealing about the simplicity of this image, Melissa! Nice work :) #8731251

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