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Aug 9, 2019 08:00:41   #
Jerry G Loc: Waterford, Michigan and Florida
 
Beautiful.

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Aug 9, 2019 08:13:35   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
Matt_F wrote:
Last October on my way out to my Arizona & Utah vacation I stopped at Great Sand Dunes for a day. What an incredible park for photographers. I grabbed a campsite with a front row view of the dunes, made lunch then headed out hiking. The dunes are over 700 ft tall with an elevation over 8,000 ft so it's quite the workout. After exploring for a couple hours I plopped down on the side of a dune and took a nap waiting for the light & shadows to get good. One tip I have for everyone, don't change your lenses. The wind had sand blown into every pocket I had. I took my pants off in the tent and there was sand everywhere. That would not be good on a camera sensor. Another tip, just go barefoot. Sand will fill your shoes and socks anyways so just act like your on the beach. In one afternoon I took hundreds of pictures. Everywhere I looked was and amazing scene. I've never been to an area that offered expansive landscapes mixed with up close abstract shots. Anyways, here are some of my favorite photo's.
Last October on my way out to my Arizona & Uta... (show quote)


Wonderful photos, Matt

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Aug 9, 2019 08:30:10   #
mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma
 
Really well done! I’m jealous. When we were there, it was windy and rainy.

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Aug 9, 2019 08:30:50   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Very nice series!

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Aug 9, 2019 08:42:03   #
alaaan
 
Just beautiful!

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Aug 9, 2019 09:58:48   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Very nice series!

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Aug 9, 2019 10:36:44   #
Mubashm Loc: Gaithersburg, Maryland
 
Very nice. Great work.

Mohammed

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Aug 9, 2019 11:03:35   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Thank you for sharing your wonderful series of images. Have never been there. However, your images really make one want to go there. Nice work.

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Aug 9, 2019 11:35:23   #
James Van Ells
 
Wow, all are excellent images with my favorite #9. The ethereal look is cativating.

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Aug 9, 2019 12:52:25   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great series, Matt, especially your last shot.

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Aug 9, 2019 14:54:05   #
Murray Loc: New Westminster
 
Great series! No. 6 really appeals.

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Aug 9, 2019 16:19:06   #
Saigon Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
Matt_F wrote:
Last October on my way out to my Arizona & Utah vacation I stopped at Great Sand Dunes for a day. What an incredible park for photographers. I grabbed a campsite with a front row view of the dunes, made lunch then headed out hiking. The dunes are over 700 ft tall with an elevation over 8,000 ft so it's quite the workout. After exploring for a couple hours I plopped down on the side of a dune and took a nap waiting for the light & shadows to get good. One tip I have for everyone, don't change your lenses. The wind had sand blown into every pocket I had. I took my pants off in the tent and there was sand everywhere. That would not be good on a camera sensor. Another tip, just go barefoot. Sand will fill your shoes and socks anyways so just act like your on the beach. In one afternoon I took hundreds of pictures. Everywhere I looked was and amazing scene. I've never been to an area that offered expansive landscapes mixed with up close abstract shots. Anyways, here are some of my favorite photo's.
Last October on my way out to my Arizona & Uta... (show quote)


Beaufitul set Matt!

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Aug 9, 2019 16:37:35   #
davefales Loc: Virginia
 
Having been there myself, I know you went to great lengths to set up those shots. Superb.

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Aug 9, 2019 17:33:38   #
Michael1079 Loc: Indiana
 
These are amazing - great composition!

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Aug 9, 2019 17:46:52   #
Matt_F Loc: Wausau, Wisconsin
 
davefales wrote:
Having been there myself, I know you went to great lengths to set up those shots. Superb.


Thanks Dave. I covered a lot of ground in one afternoon. I wanted to do some serious hiking on my vacation so I made sure I was in good shape before hand. Plus it's hard to take good pictures if your struggling to breath.

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