Even Shadows Burn

Uploaded: July 21, 2012 04:11:07

Description

A lone shrub, growing from the hard, baked ground in Valley of Fire State Park, NV. While working on the image, I started to see the flowing lines
as resembling lava, especially after vignetting. I also liked how the shrub shadow looked on the rippled surface; suggested fire to me.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 38.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Jack Gaskin July 21, 2012

Amazing what grows out there. Have been twice and it's a very interesting place loaded w/Photo Ops.
Nice catch & work

Jack #1476051

Joy Rector July 21, 2012

beautiful #10238554

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 21, 2012

Great eye Chris! Awesome work as always! #10238638

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 21, 2012

Great detail....almost looks like a burning bush.... #10238907

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 22, 2012

Thanks, folks! #10239816

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic July 22, 2012

Nice bright colors and detail! #10240180

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 22, 2012

Thank you, Amanda, and thanks for viewing my gallery today! #10240245

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic July 22, 2012

A truly striking image! Very creative to boot! #10240246

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 23, 2012

Thanks, Melinda! #10240714

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