Dunescape 03
During a windy day the edges of the dunes look like they are on fire.
During a windy day the edges of the dunes look like they are on fire.
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Location
The photo was taken at a strip of dunes that run along the coast of oldest desert in the world, Namibia. It's a place of harsh beauty that takes your breathe away and once you leave you cannot wait to come back.Time
The dunes are a fast expanse of sand that feels like a slow moving ocean always there yet constantly changing by the winds from the ocean it hugs. I take every opportunity I have to visit these dunes to enjoy the peace and quiet that you are greeted with when you venture by foot into this surreal world. The time I go out is about an hour before sunset this is when the wind has started to die down and the sun does a dance with dunes creating these amazing shadows that show you the shapes and textures of the dunes.Lighting
I try to show the shapes and textures of the dunes as they seem to roll over one another and by using the hour before sunset I get these strong shadows that cut through the light to give the dunes their unique appearance.Equipment
I always take my Nikon D800, tripod and 70-200 Sigma lens to do these type of shots.Inspiration
What inspires me to take these pictures is the pure beauty and peaceful nature of these dunes. It is such a harsh and unforgiving landscape yet so calm and beautiful at the same time.Editing
I do some post-processing with Lightroom to increase the contrast to bring out the textures of dunes surface. I also warm the image up to reflect the feeling you get while you are there but that is about it.In my camera bag
I travel very light because I have to climb a lot of dunes to get to a great spot and this I only take my D800, Tripod and 70-200mm lens.Feedback
My advice to try and capture something similar is patience and to take a moment before you start shooting to watch how the light is moving over the dunes. The light is changing very quickly and by taking you time to see the way its changing you notice more detail that you would otherwise miss. You also have to really enjoy the moment, after I have taken a few images I just sit on the crest of the dune and appreciate the beauty before me.
