Peter Cheung  

White Sands National Park by Peter Cheung

April 2021 - White Sands National Park

About the Image(s)

This picture was taken in White Sands National Monument in 2019 before. It became a National Park since then. White Sands National Park is very unique and amazing. The white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals and is the largest gypsum sand dunes on Earth. The camera settings I used are Nikon D800, Nikon 70-200mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 sec, ISO-400, 70mm. The pattern, lights and shadow of the sands are very beautiful so I think it is better to present the photo with black and white conversion.

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5 comments posted

 
Black and white is a great choice here, Peter, as the sky compliments the image nicely. It has been many years since I have been to White Sands and I am glad to hear it has become a National Park. You brought out the textures very well and your light/shadow patterns are compelling. Emphasizing the foreground with the angled lines was a superb choice leading the eye around to the center the image. Well done!   Posted: 04/16/2021 07:48:08
Janos Demeter   Janos Demeter
Yes, such forms, shadows should be indeed presented in b&w. Yet, it would be interesting to show the original in colors to see the impact of transforming. It is amazing how much DOF you have even with f/5.6   Posted: 04/16/2021 10:53:11
Sherry Icardi   Sherry Icardi
The texture is what draws me into this image and then the shadows keep me moving on through the image acting like a leading line. Though I know the area is harsh, I find the image soothing in its simplicity and beauty.

Thanks for sharing this lovely image Peter!
  Posted: 04/16/2021 14:09:30
 
Beautiful contrast and textures.   Posted: 04/18/2021 09:01:53
Dave Ficke   Dave Ficke
Peter
Great shot - a lot of mood and intensity with the patterns in the sand - you did a great job on this one. I might have tried a pano 1:2 or 1:3 to get more expanse for fun. Regardless this is very nice.   Posted: 04/25/2021 13:20:13