Archive 2024 · Winds at White Sands
p.2 #1Winds at White Sands
CosmicCruiser wrote:
Fantastic shots. Do you worry about blowing sand damaging a lens?
Thanks! First, I don’t change lenses when the wind is strong on the sand dunes. I had two camera bodies each with one of my main zoom lenses mounted so I did not have to worry about dust getting inside the camera or the rear lens mount. Second, I keep the cameras inside the pack zipped up until it’s time to make an image, and when I am done shooting that spot the camera goes back into the pack. Third, when I get back to camp I use a powerful electronic blower to completely blow off all the equipment and the inside and outside of my pack. Being careful in this way has so far prevented any problems shooting on the dunes.
Fantastic shots. Do you worry about blowing sand damaging a lens?
Thanks! First, I don’t change lenses when the wind is strong on the sand dunes. I had two camera bodies each with one of my main zoom lenses mounted so I did not have to worry about dust getting inside the camera or the rear lens mount. Second, I keep the cameras inside the pack zipped up until it’s time to make an image, and when I am done shooting that spot the camera goes back into the pack. Third, when I get back to camp I use a powerful electronic blower to completely blow off all the equipment and the inside and outside of my pack. Being careful in this way has so far prevented any problems shooting on the dunes.
Feb 25, 2024 at 02:13 PM
p.2 #2Winds at White Sands
ratherfish wrote:
I love this whole set Ross. Every one a gem! Well done. Voted. Steve
I really appreciate that Steve!
I love this whole set Ross. Every one a gem! Well done. Voted. Steve
I really appreciate that Steve!
Feb 25, 2024 at 05:38 PM
p.2 #4Winds at White Sands
bayarun wrote:
Impressive set of images. Love the colors and the composition.
Thank you for that feedback!
Impressive set of images. Love the colors and the composition.
Thank you for that feedback!
Feb 25, 2024 at 10:44 PM
p.2 #5Winds at White Sands
Fantastic work Ross. Particularly like the first three, of which the third stands out as my fav.
Feb 25, 2024 at 10:51 PM
p.2 #6Winds at White Sands
TNCasual wrote:
Wonderful shots.
That's a location I really would like to shoot.
Thanks! It’s worth a trip, especially combined with a Hatch green chile cheeseburger from Blake’s Lottaburger, a great taste of New Mexico 😊
Wonderful shots.
That's a location I really would like to shoot.
Thanks! It’s worth a trip, especially combined with a Hatch green chile cheeseburger from Blake’s Lottaburger, a great taste of New Mexico 😊
Feb 26, 2024 at 09:58 AM
p.2 #7Winds at White Sands
Excellent work! Some stunning images right here.
The 1st image could easily be a movie poster for Dune Part II.
The 1st image could easily be a movie poster for Dune Part II.
Feb 26, 2024 at 11:39 AM
p.2 #8Winds at White Sands
douter wrote:
Can sense the stillness and the windswept time in these, Ross, Great set!
Douglas
Thanks for your comment Douglas!
Can sense the stillness and the windswept time in these, Ross, Great set!
Douglas
Thanks for your comment Douglas!
Feb 26, 2024 at 10:54 PM
p.2 #9Winds at White Sands
Danpbphoto wrote:
Superb Ross! Incredible!
Dan
Appreciate that, Dan!
Superb Ross! Incredible!
Dan
Appreciate that, Dan!
Feb 26, 2024 at 10:54 PM
p.2 #10Winds at White Sands
keepclicking wrote:
Ross, what a spectacular set!
Each and every image is brilliantly composed. The last image would be my favorite. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are doing well.
I really appreciate your encouraging comments, Parul! I’m doing well.
You are off to a great start for your 2024 shooting and look forward to seeing more!
Cheers,
Ross
Ross, what a spectacular set!
Each and every image is brilliantly composed. The last image would be my favorite. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are doing well. I really appreciate your encouraging comments, Parul! I’m doing well.
You are off to a great start for your 2024 shooting and look forward to seeing more!
Cheers,
Ross
Feb 27, 2024 at 12:20 PM
p.2 #11Winds at White Sands
junglialoh wrote:
Simply Gorgeous image set
Thanks Jung!
Simply Gorgeous image set
Thanks Jung!
Feb 28, 2024 at 09:22 AM
p.2 #12Winds at White Sands
These are awesome shots! Your first image here is a real winner.
Feb 29, 2024 at 09:45 AM
p.2 #13Winds at White Sands
dakel wrote:
Fantastic work Ross. Particularly like the first three, of which the third stands out as my fav.
Thank you very much Derrick! I do like the peaceful, painterly feel of the 3rd and am glad you enjoy it!
Fantastic work Ross. Particularly like the first three, of which the third stands out as my fav.
Thank you very much Derrick! I do like the peaceful, painterly feel of the 3rd and am glad you enjoy it!
Feb 29, 2024 at 10:54 AM
p.2 #14Winds at White Sands
The photos are all successful!!
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Feb 29, 2024 at 04:34 PM
p.2 #15Winds at White Sands
1st & last are my favorites. You are much braver than I: in such conditions I leave my camera in the pack. You definitely got some keepers for your effort!
Feb 29, 2024 at 05:09 PM
p.2 #17Winds at White Sands
DBLA wrote:
Excellent work! Some stunning images right here.
The 1st image could easily be a movie poster for Dune Part II.
Thank you! It’s fun when a location and conditions yields that science fiction film set look.
Excellent work! Some stunning images right here.
The 1st image could easily be a movie poster for Dune Part II.
Thank you! It’s fun when a location and conditions yields that science fiction film set look.
Feb 29, 2024 at 10:28 PM
p.2 #18Winds at White Sands
gavide wrote:
The photos are all successful!
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Monika C wrote:
1st & last are my favorites. You are much braver than I: in such conditions I leave my camera in the pack. You definitely got some keepers for your effort!
Thank you both!
Monika, I actually forgot to bring my electric air blower, when I get back home I’ll PM you the brand/model I have. It’s very powerful and works great, as long as an AC outlet is available.
The photos are all successful!
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Monika C wrote:
1st & last are my favorites. You are much braver than I: in such conditions I leave my camera in the pack. You definitely got some keepers for your effort!
Thank you both!
Monika, I actually forgot to bring my electric air blower, when I get back home I’ll PM you the brand/model I have. It’s very powerful and works great, as long as an AC outlet is available.
Feb 29, 2024 at 10:31 PM
p.2 #19Winds at White Sands
I don't usually like desert photography, but I certainly like these!
Mar 01, 2024 at 04:42 PM
p.2 #20Winds at White Sands
bcguy wrote:
I don't usually like desert photography, but I certainly like these!
I appreciate that good word!
I don't usually like desert photography, but I certainly like these!
I appreciate that good word!
Mar 01, 2024 at 09:52 PM