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 By: Joggie van Staden  
  Copyright ©2006

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Photographer Joggie van Staden  Joggie van Staden {Karma:41700}
Project #42 Moody Landscape Camera Model Nikon D70
Categories Landscape
Nature
Film Format Digital RAW
Portfolio Landscapes
The natural world
From the sky
Lens Nikon  50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor
Uploaded 10/31/2006 Film / Memory Type Lexar  1GB
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 952 Shutter 1/125
Favorites Aperture f/2.0
Critiques 24 Rating
6.37
/ 10 Ratings
Location City -  Sossusvlei
State -  SOUTHERN NAMIBIA
Country - Namibia   Namibia
About The dunes of Sossusvlei, Namibia, taken from the air in a gyrocopter while the sun is setting.

A Gyrocopter is an open, mini-helicopter, you sit in the backseat (in tandem), the average speed is about 150km/hour and one have to shelter oneselve against the wind by hiding behind the back of the pilot. The wind is so strong that you have to hold onto the camera very well to prevent it from flying through the air (lost a few lensecaps in the process). I used the 50mm Nikkor for max lens opening but opted for ISO 200 on the D70 for best results/lowest noise. The light was very low and deteriorated from 1/1,500sec when we lifted to about 1/100sec when the sun set - all within about 20 minutes. One unforgettable experience.

Photo uncropped, slight adjusment of contrast, brightness and sharpness in PS.
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There are 24 Comments in 1 Pages
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sascha jonack   {K:19715} 11/2/2006
Amazing colors. Super landscape.
Regards Sascha

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Eb Mueller Eb Mueller   {K:24960} 11/2/2006
The dune series continues to impress, Joggie! The serpentine diagonal is a great lead in and also part of the frame. The right half of the frame could also stand by itself in portrait!
Eb

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Robert Kocs Robert Kocs   {K:89085} 11/1/2006
Very impressive landscape, great details and lovely colours.
The contrast and lighting details are so superb!
Wonderfully done dear Joggie! 7+++

Have a nice day,
Robert

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Violetta  Tarnowska   {K:24497} 11/1/2006
Masterly realization! Landscape in the best style. I am congratulating you cordially, Joggie:)
Viola

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Jani Salvataggio   {K:27283} 11/1/2006
Fantastic landscape!!!
The colours are wonderful!!!

Regards
Jani

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Riny Koopman Riny Koopman   {K:102911} 11/1/2006
De kleuren spreken mij zeer aan,welgedaan Jochie,riny

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Dave Arnold Dave Arnold   {K:55680} 11/1/2006
Some very nice lines highlighted by the setting sun, Joggie. I never tire of looking at these dunes you've documented.

Dave

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174022} 11/1/2006
More of your dramatic light, dear Joggie!:)

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Kiarang Alaei Kiarang Alaei   {K:49415} 10/31/2006
Oh, very good light and special moment. bravo!

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kike Calvo kike Calvo   {K:11291} 10/31/2006
Una gran foto amigo.
Fantástico como las altas luces definen las dunas.
Un saludo
kike

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Larry Fosse Larry Fosse   {K:66493} 10/31/2006
Excellent light & shadow composition Joggie....soft warm colors

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 10/31/2006
wow!!!! stunning golden colors and lighting dear Joggie!!!!! excellent capture of this magnifiscent landscape!!!!!!! bravo!!!
favorite
all the best
Marian

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 10/31/2006
Wow . . . breathtaking view and beautiful color! Nice work!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Dario Stefani   {K:4938} 10/31/2006
Beautiful landscape..7!!!
dario

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Alessandro Piazza Alessandro Piazza   {K:2213} 10/31/2006
great shot
Alessandro

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Giuseppe Guadagno Giuseppe Guadagno   {K:34002} 10/31/2006
I had never thought that with a gyrocopter one can arrive on the moon! The edges of the dunes are like blades sharpened by the high contrasts of light and colour. Impressive Joggie!
Take care.

Giuseppe

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 10/31/2006
Wonderful colours and lighting, Joggie! A great capture of the shapes and textures of the dunes.
Dave.

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Dino Lupani Dino Lupani   {K:15142} 10/31/2006
Lovely tones and light, a very excellent composition my friend!!
All the best!!
Dino

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Csaba H   {K:125} 10/31/2006
Amazing golden moody landscape!Excellent lighting and colours!

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Stanisa Martinovic   {K:1478} 10/31/2006
Excellent! S.M.

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John Hatz John Hatz   {K:156973} 10/31/2006
Very good shot, great lighting conditions and weather that adds nice mood, beautiful warm tones.
Best regards

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Stef  Schulze Stef  Schulze   {K:3743} 10/31/2006
Nog 'n mooie Oom. Welgedaan.

Groete,
Stef

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Mattia L. Mattia L.   {K:7625} 10/31/2006
Amazing work, great compo annd stunning sunset tones. Congratulations!

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Leo Régnier  Я£ Leo Régnier  Я£   {K:67696} 10/31/2006
Very very nice picture my friend!! Congratulations!!!!
Leo

7+++++

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