White Sands Image 8

Uploaded: May 05, 2012 18:31:48

Description

Image taken just after sunset in White Sands National Monument. Virga (rain evaporating before it hits the ground) is lit up in bright orange and yellow as the days last light hits it.

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 6/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 93.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 17, 2012

This is truly glorious, Kerry - would make a great Land of Enchantment license plate image with the simplicity of the yucca silhouette and the gorgeous colors - too bad about that Zuni sun :) #1463420

Kerry L. Stewart level-classic May 18, 2012

Thanks Nikki! New Mexico does seem a little partial to that Zuni sun. #10141890

Richard M. Waas May 21, 2012

Congrats on a well deserved POTD!! #10144042

Cheryl Schneider May 21, 2012

Beautifully done, Kerry. Congratulations! #10144053

Joy Rector May 21, 2012

congrats on the POTD #10144064

Johnnie Ann Gaskill May 21, 2012

Outstanding! Very deserving of the POTD honor. #10144096

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 21, 2012

What a beauty! Congratulations on your POTD! #10144100

Katarina Mansson May 21, 2012

Beautiful colors and silhouette. Congratulations on your POTD Kerry! #10144104

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 21, 2012

Gorgeous, Kerry! Congrats on your POTD! #10144115

Alexander Decoster May 21, 2012

Hello Kerry,
You posted your photo ! Congratulations.
Alex #10144233

Cathy Barrows May 21, 2012

congrats on your gorgeous POTD #10144236

Sheila D. Robertson May 21, 2012

This is beautiful, Kerry! So typical of your work. Congratulations!! #10144254

Susan D. Royce level-classic May 21, 2012

Congratulations, Kerry. Gorgeous image! #10144272

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 21, 2012

Fabulous POV, Kerry! Glorious light and color, as well. Congratulations on your terrific POTD. #10144341

Maria Coulson May 21, 2012

Beautiful! Congratulations on your POTD. #10144348

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 21, 2012

Love the silhouette against a gorgeous sky:) Congratulations!!! #10144367

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 21, 2012

Wonderful capture Kerry...a huge congratulations on POTD....hope to see this one again......I'm heading in that direction within a month....hope I get some dramatic skies too....have a wonderful day! #10144368

Kerry L. Stewart level-classic May 21, 2012

Thank You! And special thanks to Doug Steakley and BP! This image was part of the last assignment of Doug Steakley's "Landscape Photography" class. Thanks Alex and Sheila, you both helped to make this a great class.

Kerry S. #10144377

Anthony G. Comella May 21, 2012

Congratulations on your POTD - Beautiful and certainly eye appealing. #10144795

Mary K. Robison May 22, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous POTD, Kerry! #10145264

Richard D. Love May 23, 2012

Congratulations, Kerry. Wonderful framing and colors!

Rick #10147667


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