Coral Pink Morning Wind

Camera Clubs Tacoma Photographic Society
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This image is from Utah’s Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. I was intrigued by both the wind in the sand and blowing the Indian rice grass, and by the sand textures. If I cropped in more, I would emphasize the wind more and the sand less. What do you think?

Coral Pink Morning Wind
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Closer crop

Coral Pink Morning Wind - crop 2
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I like the effect of the wind. It adds emotion. It says something is happening here. It’s a bit dark in the shadow areas though;

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Thanks @doughall Yes, those areas are too dark. Here is a revision of one of the crops. Still shadowy, but not feeling black, I think.

Coral Pink Morning Wind - lighten shadows
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I have found blowing sand hard to see in a photograph. I like this one better.

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Thanks. Looking forward to seeing you give this site a trial run, and hearing your thoughts about suggesting it to the club.