dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

After living in Colorado since 1987 I FINALLY visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, CO. I have been near the area several times hunting antelope but never thought to actually go there. What a dumb move on my part. Now that I am no longer a Colorado resident I thought it a good idea to visit when my brother invited me to go along to take photographs. It was far more than I expected and a beautiful place to visit.

Please feel free to make any comments good or bad as I took the opportunity to turn some photos into black and white from my Leica M10. I also took a roll of black and white film on my Leica M6 TTL but have not had that roll developed yet.

I found out that walking in sand dunes is not an easy task at 73. I had knelt down on one knee to take a photo and then when trying to get up I fell back down on my butt. I then had to get up on both knees and hold both cameras in one hand by the straps while pushing up with the free hand. I fell back down again before finally getting up on both feet and steady. My greatest fear was dropping the cameras into the sand. I was fortunate that only a small corner of one camera even touched the sand. I blew it off and all is well.

Dennis

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Dennis, The next to last image is an outstanding B&W that you captured and Post Processed. It belongs in a Fine Art gallery and hanging in your home.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you very much for a great compliment. I struggle with black and white and your comment gives me hope to one day get a handle on it. Much appreciated sir.

Dennis

Quixdraw Loc: x

Don't think anyone could improve #9 (2nd to last). Excellent!

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

#9 is spectacular and 7 is a close runner up for the B&W's. Thanks for sharing a very great set!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Very nice set!

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

A very nice set.

linda lagace

amazing place
I really like the BlackWhite one especially

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

Im glad you made it. You got some great shots. Dunes have such sensuous lines. I lived in Colorado for twelve years when I was much younger and certainly regret not seeing some of these places.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A really nice set.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you very much for looking and the nice compliment. Much appreciated.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you for taking a look and your fine compliment.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thanks much for taking a look and complimenting.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you sir for taking a look and for the compliment.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you. I am glad you like the photos.

Dennis