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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Ben I would definitely pick the first one. The last one seems to have a too blue cast

Sep 02, 2015 at 06:16 PM

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Really amazing how different the shots look of the same subject due to light and clouds.

#1 This is my favorite, it has a powerful draw to the distant cloud and mountain. The golden hue works well in the foreground with the frost on the frozen earth, it seems to strengthen the blues and contrast of the distant views. I could almost enjoy this image without as much foreground, there is a little battle for me that brings me to front of this image but my eyes want to go back in the distance so a bit of a bounce both ways. A really rich enjoyable shot!
#2 honestly doesn't work for me, too much of a middle tone in the mid-part of this image.
#3 certainly sets the mood for that early morning cool chill and whisper of the sunrising. This image is a bit more relaxed and soothing overall. I enjoyed it

Karl

Sep 02, 2015 at 07:55 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

I like all three, but the feeling conveyed by the second is really right on for me.

Chuck

Sep 02, 2015 at 09:03 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Like the first one better.

Sep 03, 2015 at 08:33 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Beautiful Photos Ben! All three are nice, but either the B&W or the last one are my favorite. Nice work.

Sep 03, 2015 at 11:06 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Ben,
All 3 are spectacular...they display 3 different moods. Beautiful work.

Sep 03, 2015 at 04:24 PM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Love the third image Ben. Nice.. but simple and effective foreground with soft pre dawn colors. I still think that it's hard to beat a well exposed sheet of 8x10" film. I admire your efforts and understanding of large format photography in this digital age.

Brings back many memories when I used to nearly split my spleen carrying a Wisner 8x10" Expedition around the Southwest.

Thanks for sharing.
Nigel.

Sep 03, 2015 at 07:46 PM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Stunning series Ben. Can't pick a fav. I like theme all. TFS

Sep 03, 2015 at 10:21 PM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Thank you everyone for the EXCELLENT feedback. I read each and every comment, and I loved getting your honest take on the photos. Let's do this again sometime. :-)

Sep 04, 2015 at 03:19 PM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

These are gorgeous. I can only imagine how the transparencies look on the light table. Amazing work as usual.

How did you meter the exposure for the last image? My results working with Velvia 50 in low light tend to be rather hit or miss.

Sep 04, 2015 at 03:22 PM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Hi Ben,

very well executed images. For some reasons, they remind me some altiplano landscapes from Bolivia or Peru. Great work!

Arnaud

Sep 04, 2015 at 03:40 PM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

I really like the black and white version

Sep 04, 2015 at 07:36 PM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Ben: 1 and 3 for me. I love the colors in each, and I think they lend for fully to the beautiful comps; each with different mood; equally attractive. Well done as always.

Bart

Sep 04, 2015 at 09:17 PM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

well done ben. it was a pleasure going on this trip with you through your excellent video journals. keep it up! o and number 1 for me =)

Sep 04, 2015 at 10:05 PM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

I like the third image although the foreground area is underexposed. This is where a touch of flash can help when taking the shot or it can be adjusted in post processing by blending.

Sep 05, 2015 at 11:14 AM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

For what it's worth, I feel that #1 is an all-timer for you. I think it does an excellent job of capturing the expansive feeling of DV. I think this comes from the inclusion of so much mid ground and the fact that we can't see the mountain peaks. This gives the illusion of making them larger than they actually are because they are shrouded by clouds. The perspective on this is ideal; I really get the feeling that I'm looking out a window into Death Valley.

#3 is really nice as well with the complementary blue in the sky and yellow grass. It's second here because I like the drama in the sky of the first image. It does a good job conveying the early morning mood though.

#2 is a good monochrome image, but for me it lacks in comparison to the other two b/c of the sand in the mid ground. This creates a large, bright area of uniform texture/tone that takes my eye away from the other parts of the image. Honestly at this point that's just splitting hairs though because the first image is so good.

Sep 05, 2015 at 09:59 PM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

To me #1 is the best by far. It really conveys a sense of depth. The detail in the mountains just below the cloud deck is impressive. I really like how the light is hitting the scene in that particular area, filtering through the clouds, makes the image memorable imho. Otherwise its just a conventional snap of a distant scene. The colors are also very rich which is nice. Much rather see this than the typical (nowadays) Sony/Nikon ultra HDR look.

Sep 05, 2015 at 10:14 PM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Death Valley Clearing Storm

Third one is for me. I don't see a great transition in BW and feels too busy. I prefer the color version. I am really enjoying your videos.
Harsha

Sep 06, 2015 at 12:11 PM

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