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Death Valley - A Window to the Past
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Uploaded: 07/17/06 7:30 PM GMT
Death Valley - A Window to the Past
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This print was not in the best condition. Thought maybe a surreal effect, might salvage it. Deep in Death Valley, are a number of Ghost Towns, and long closed mines. The name of this one is on the proverbial, "Tip of my tongue". Unfortunately, my brain is no longer speaking to my tongue. Anyway, the Ghost town is situated in the SouthWest quadrant of Death Valley, a few miles West of Stovepipe Wells, and was 120 degrees, when I shot this picture. It cooled down nicely, that night. Went all the way down, to 112 degrees. In the far right background, the little building, was the jail/gaol. Don't get me wrong. Death Valley is a unique and remarkable place to visit, and there are nice accomodations, and campgrounds to be found there, and very much to see and do. Also, I was there in August, but had air conditioning in the camper.
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.aiced
07/17/06 8:25 PM GMT
Doug, I'm not quite sure how, maybe it is the slight blur or the fact that it is 96 outside right now... but it conveys the feeling of HOT, HOT, HOT!!
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Amazing.....you really did an excellent job, yet you said the print was not so good?
I love it! Beautiful! One of your many, very-bests!
I love it! Beautiful! One of your many, very-bests!
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I am WAY behind THANKING, viewing and commenting! My apologies! I care very much for everyone and will catch up asap! Thanks for all the nice comments on my work!
Whatever you did Doug, it is perfect. The dry landscape & old wagon really set's the mood here ... excellent!
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Friends are like shining stars. You may not always see them, but you know they are always there for you.
I agree with what has already been said - I think it is a remarkably good picture with a timeless quality. Well done Doug.
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Keep your face to the sunshine and you can not see the shadows. It's what sunflowers do - Helen Keller
Very welll done... you have made the right choice !!!
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Well you have done terrific work on this image Doug...really like it...gerry..
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Whatever the condition of the print, the image comes off very well. Nicely composed and it conveys perfectly the desert harshness. The slight blur does little in my opinion to keep this from receiving high marks.
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
It's magnificant Doug. Can't imagine how it could be bad cause you've made it look so very good. Thanks for sharing. Anita
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Resonate with what is true for you and leave the rest.
Great capture! Kudos!
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Good recovery on this photo. Looks pretty good to me. Nice job there old timing guy.
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Great work Doug, I have been to Death Valley and visited ghost towns, so this brings back memories.
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life is just a game you fly it like a plane there is no end....thunderclap nueman
The effect is perfect for this image,, it gives it a dream effect of the days of old... wonderful shot Doug
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........... "A sense of humour is as important to life as shock absorbers to a car.. It helps us over the bumps im life" / P.K. Shaw
I love this capture Doug....you added a wonderful softness to it. I like how this came out. Great work!
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Very nice simple yet communicative capture. I really get a feel for the desolation of this place. Like what you did with it. So your brain is no longer speaking to your tongue, huh? Maybe that's why ANY meat and bones is more than your used to;)
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This is a beautiful view and I like the manipulation that you have incorporated into the image. I also like the framing. Great work
Jason
Jason
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death valley is a place i've always wanted to visit BUT NOT IN THE SUMMER! i can't believe you'd be taking pictures when it's so hot. the cloudless sky and bone dry surroundings further emphasize the extreme conditionsl. jen
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aloha from your often absent compadre! i've been clicking away! hope you're all enjoying your summer.
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Stunning image Doug!! Simple and rustic with great colours!! I don't know what post work you did, but it's perfect!!
~plop, right into my favs~
~plop, right into my favs~
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I like the effect you've used Doug. Gives it a "heat wave" look to it which is perfect for this. Wonderful photo.
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares
Excellent picture Doug. I will always love the old time, old west type pictures and you captured this well.
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"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps" Proverbs 16:9