Mingsha Shan: Dunhuang, China
Uploaded: January 20, 2011
Dunhuang, in Jiuquan, Gansu province, was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road. It was also known at times as Shachou, or 'City of Sands. It is situated in a rich oasis containing Crescent Lake and Mingsha Shan "Echoing-Sand Mountain". Mingsha Shan is so named for the sound of the wind whipping off the dunes, the singing sand phenomenon. Twenty-five miles in length and twelve miles wide, the tallest peak of the dunes is 5,600 ft above sea level. Taken from the summit (and from my archives!).
Patti Coblentz January 20, 2011
Magnificent light, shadow and form, Rona...outstanding image!! #1346062Michelle Alton January 21, 2011
What an amazing place, and you've definitely captured the awe of it. #9182309Nikki McDonald January 21, 2011
Stunning, Rona. I love the colors, shapes, lines and textures in this natural abstract. #9182540Anita Hogue January 21, 2011
Outstanding capture, Rona! Beautiful colors and textures! #9182884Monnie Ryan January 21, 2011
Wonderful lighting and textures, Rona! #9183301Leslie McLain January 21, 2011
Very cool capture and colors, Rona. #9183675Kathy Salerni January 21, 2011
Spectacular light, shadows, color andtextures, Rona! Great description also. #9183706Rony Sagy January 21, 2011
Fantastic light and texture, Rona. I love the colors, composition, and everything about this photo. #9183780Renata Gusciora January 21, 2011
Beautiful,Rona!Wonderful image and amazing scenery! #9184117Rona L. Schwarz January 22, 2011
Thank you so much, friends! I actually worked on this image a while ago and just decided to come back to it, so I really appreciate the support. #9185636Terry Cervi January 22, 2011
An awesome scene, Rona! Just beautiful! #9186336Patrick Rouzes January 23, 2011
Glorious colors, tones, shapes, lighting, textures, perspective & beauty captured here, Rona! Captivating & masterful image & work,indeed! WTG! #9186921Ellen Hodges January 23, 2011
Perfect and beautiful capture, Rona!!! Love the colors and awesome comp!! #9188075Karen Celella January 24, 2011
Beautiful colors, lines and shadows of light, and textures, Rona! #9190524Rona L. Schwarz January 24, 2011
Thank you Terry, Paddy, Ellen and Karen - really appreciate the visit and the support! #9191752Phyllis H. Burchett January 25, 2011
Ditto everything Karen C. said....perfection! #9192898Debra R. Harder January 26, 2011
WOW again! Love the lighting, colors and composition in this magnificent image, Rona! GORGEOUS!!! Deb #9195693Rona L. Schwarz January 27, 2011
Thanks Phyllis and Deb! #9198140Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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