Archive 2024 · Imperial Dunes
p.1 #1Imperial Dunes
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Yesterday, I decided to head to the Imperial Dunes near the Mexican border to capture some images of the dunes. The drive took me about three hours, but with the promising weather forecast, I eagerly made the trip. Upon arrival, I used my drone to scout the area and captured a few images.
Although I've visited the dunes several times before, recent excessive rainfall in California has resulted in much of the area being covered by bushes and other vegetation, particularly on the side where dune buggies are not permitted to drive. On the other side, while much cleaner, is marked by tracks left by vehicles.
By late afternoon, the wind had picked up considerably, making it challenging to even walk. Thankfully, the strong winds helped erase many of the tracks left by vehicles, providing a more pristine backdrop for my photographs.
Anyway, here are a few shots...
May 06, 2024 at 12:04 AM
p.1 #3Imperial Dunes
Amazing fine art photography - apex of landscape photography
May 06, 2024 at 04:18 AM
p.1 #4Imperial Dunes
Fantastic shots here. Wondering if you need to do anything to protect your gear in this situation?
May 06, 2024 at 08:41 AM
p.1 #5Imperial Dunes
Great shots. You used the vegetation quite nicely.
Bob
Bob
May 06, 2024 at 08:58 AM
p.1 #6Imperial Dunes
roldgold wrote:
Fantastic shots here. Wondering if you need to do anything to protect your gear in this situation?
I did with my body. The wind was pushing sand hard but just a foot above the ground or so. Occasionally the sand got higher but I just turned around and held my camera close to my body.
May 06, 2024 at 09:50 AM
p.1 #7Imperial Dunes
These are all outstanding, but the second to the last one really grabs my eye and I keep coming back to it. 
Mary
Mary
May 06, 2024 at 10:23 AM
p.1 #8Imperial Dunes
Greg, each and every image is masterfully composed and executed to perfection. Last one is truly special for me. Great work as usual. YGMV 
May 06, 2024 at 12:32 PM
p.1 #9Imperial Dunes
Damn! That's just gorgeous!
This isn't the Gregg that just did the Mojave Desert Preserve 2 weeks ago is it?
This isn't the Gregg that just did the Mojave Desert Preserve 2 weeks ago is it?
May 06, 2024 at 03:20 PM
p.1 #10Imperial Dunes
AZHeaven wrote:
Damn! That's just gorgeous!
This isn't the Gregg that just did the Mojave Desert Preserve 2 weeks ago is it?
Nope. I didn't go there....
Damn! That's just gorgeous!
This isn't the Gregg that just did the Mojave Desert Preserve 2 weeks ago is it?
Nope. I didn't go there....
May 06, 2024 at 04:33 PM
p.1 #13Imperial Dunes
Gregg, your dunes images are always my favorite of everything you post on FM, and these are superb as usual. Not only your compositions, but also the topnotch processing that really brings the photographs to life. You are the Dunes Master!
May 07, 2024 at 09:02 AM
p.1 #14Imperial Dunes
Ross Martin wrote:
Gregg, your dunes images are always my favorite of everything you post on FM, and these are superb as usual. Not only your compositions, but also the topnotch processing that really brings the photographs to life. You are the Dunes Master!
Thanks Ross. One place I haven't been to yet is White Sand dunes in New Mexico. I know they pick up a lot of colors from the sky, given the sky has some colors at sunset/sunrise. I may finally go there this fall. But yes, I like shooting dune, that's for sure
Gregg, your dunes images are always my favorite of everything you post on FM, and these are superb as usual. Not only your compositions, but also the topnotch processing that really brings the photographs to life. You are the Dunes Master!
Thanks Ross. One place I haven't been to yet is White Sand dunes in New Mexico. I know they pick up a lot of colors from the sky, given the sky has some colors at sunset/sunrise. I may finally go there this fall. But yes, I like shooting dune, that's for sure
May 07, 2024 at 09:06 AM
p.1 #15Imperial Dunes
The first and last shot blew me away (literally). Staggering work.
May 07, 2024 at 05:06 PM
p.1 #16Imperial Dunes
Those are some of the best dune images I've ever seen. I love the Imperial dunes so much and you've done a masterful job with them!
May 08, 2024 at 06:12 AM
p.1 #18Imperial Dunes
Just SUPERB photography Gregg! So well composed, seen, and processed!
Just beautiful in all respects!
Dan
Just beautiful in all respects!
Dan
May 10, 2024 at 08:19 AM
p.1 #20Imperial Dunes
Lovely images, the first and last ones especially so.
May 10, 2024 at 11:23 PM