Desolate

Uploaded: November 05, 2012

Description

In the south of Iceland, the main road runs across a vast lava sand "desert". For long stretches, the roadway and utility lines are the only signs of man.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic November 05, 2012

I love the look of this, and the silent commentary about the desolation of life, the loneliness of man... #1496562

Joy Rector November 05, 2012

beautiful comp #10404934

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 05, 2012

Love the tones....great comp! #10405695

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 06, 2012

Thanks, ladies! I colored the image to sepia tones, when the bleak greys of the overcast scene weren't working for me... #10406602

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