Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best shots showing deserts arounds the world in the Desert Vistas Photo Contest with chances to win a G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE mini Portable Drive plus a ViewBug Prize Package, an
Exclusive Blog Feature and much more!
A special thanks to friend and professional photographer Spencer Pablo for his collaboration as a guest judge. Bashful unless stirred by technology and with a penchant to laugh at his jokes before anyone else gets it, Spencer Pablo may be one of the most oddly placed characters among the Sony Artisans of Imagery. Introduced to his colleagues as the ânerdâ of the bunch, he has a knack to always be on the lookout for an opportunity to learnâ anything from circuit board design to child rearing. Comfortable behind a lens for over 20 years, his images have appeared in newspapers and museums.His work spans from landscapes to travel to family portraiture, and anything from behind the camera to in front of a classroom.
Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Zabriskie Dawn" by ryanbuchanan
"This is my pick for the grand prize. Texture for days! I love the processing. The warmth of the earth and the cooler temperatures of the sky allow each to stand out and balance the image. This image must be printed large to fully enjoy. Itâs tough to tell from this viewpoint if this is possible, but if a longer lens was used, you would be able to compress the the scene a little bit and make the moon a little larger. That would get you a different image, but would be something nice to try. Good work!" - Spencer Pablo
Congratulations Runner Up "Dune" by DerekKind
"The lighting, sharp edge, and pristine sandÂÂso much to like in this dramatic image. I love the composition. Personally, I would have preferred a slightly different palette for the skyÂÂsomething cooler to give the image additional interest and balance. Doing that would allow the dune to stand out a little more. This image needs to be printed large and stared at for hours." - Spencer Pablo
Congratulations Honorable Mention "Monument Valley Sandstorm Sunrise V2" by skermy
"The lighting, sharp edge, and pristine sandÂÂso much to like in this dramatic image. I love the composition. Personally, I would have preferred a slightly different palette for the skyÂÂsomething cooler to give the image additional interest and balance. Doing that would allow the dune to stand out a little more. This image needs to be printed large and stared at for hours." - Spencer Pablo
Congratulations People's Choice "Fire-Sky in Southern Utah" by marc-photographie
"wave" by stephenleonardi
"Inside-Double-Arch" by phillip_brossette
"The Raven" by nina050
"Morocco" by siph
"The Racetrack" by terryc
"False Kiva, Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park" by StevenWMartinPhotography
"Ruin in Canyonlands National Park" by grantcollier
"Sossuvlei, Namibia" by charlielynam
"Under Mesa Arch" by SylwiaUrbaniak
"Bright Desert Sun" by vanessasiggardkay
"p o t h o l e s 7521" by philipesterle
"Dunes!" by racheldulson
"bizare sculptures of the desert II" by Anderl_R
"Shadow" by Prijaznica
"Desert Sunrise" by senanic
"Death Valley" by Silverdarkness
"Desert Dream" by JerryKittel
"Monument Valley" by LeanneMWilliams
"Monument Valley" by JohnVS
"_A8A3464" by jeffpedersen
"Sand Dunes " by noahbryant
"Double-arch-from-the-other-side" by tazdevilgreg
"death_valley_simple_finished" by B1RD
"A Golden Monument" by Nubcake
"Sunrise at Zabriskie Point, Death Valley" by jawjr1957
"Anza 1" by clownsonvelvet
"Dead vlei" by calebshepard8
"Lonely Dune" by ecmguy
"Alabama Hills Sunrise" by michelestclairjames
"Tatacoa desert at night" by tuliosampayo
"Sonoran Sunset" by jacksassard
"Starfire" by CraigBill
"The Oyster" by MikeCeglady
"The Wave" by NielsFahrenkrogPhoto
"Structures" by dustpixxByFabioAntenore
"Devils Lake" by dereksturman
"Canyon light" by islandbug
"Fumarole" by oZimages
"At The Crack of Dawn" by fineartphotography
"Death Valley, California" by springlake
"Road to..." by NaturallyMitchRothman
"Sahara Sunset" by StephenBridger
"Death Valley" by beamieyoung
"without water" by CmoonView
"Saturn Ascends" by sarahallegra
"walking on the moon" by ovosphotography
"Sunrise Over Monument Valley" by ogdapuss
"Great Sand Dunes Pano" by ChristopherLH
"Find the peace..." by alexandresurel
"Shifting Sands" by scottmccook
"Don't valet park" by FlorendoStudioArts
"Dune Bashing" by nicolasntohme
"Making a Wish" by prajitr
"Turret Arch Beams" by PFMPhotography
"The Rising" by bluetorus
"Vestrahorn, Iceland" by LeePengelly
"Cloud Arch" by WendyHudnall
"Jim_DeLillo-A Monster Awakens in Borrego Springs - 15x27 - digitalphoto" by jimdelillo
"Eureka!" by fronteras
"DSC_7459_7459_7459_easyHDR" by 68CAN
"Earth Cracks, Coyote Tracks, and a Pending Storm" by TLien
"Christmas Tree Pass Sunrise" by chrisdemonbreun
"Camp Zagora" by jasonmatias
"Stop and Stare" by Followmeaway
