July Challenge - Alone
Maybe too much going on for a minimalistic photo, but to have this single cloud amid a sandstorm (large negative space/limited tones ), I think it complies. "No sugarcoating" feedback is always welcome.
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Nice work, Marius! This is a really interesting photo. I love the intensity of the subject then the subtlety of the mountains through the sand.
thank you
I like this a lot. The shape of the cloud, the light, the monochrome. Well done!
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Monochrome minimalist is very viable. I would say you photo is more minimalistic than 99% of the images when Googling Modern Minimalistic Homes.
I love the faint shadow cast my the passing cloud. Well done.
Thank you Dean
The photo is looking great! There is for sure not too much going on: removing the smoke would leave nothing in the frame. What adds interest is the hidden chimney. The some comes out of the fog. That's the gem of the shot.
Thank you Drew.
I think this certainly complies to the theme Marius. I'm a sucker for subdued backgrounds that offer the viewer just a hint of context, so this is a hit for me.
I do find the form a bit unnatural for a 'cloud', and am left wondering if this is indeed smoke from an industrial chimney stack as Drew (?) infers.
Thanks for posting and raising discussion!
Thank you, Alan. This was indeed a loan cloud amid a sandstorm. We were flying over a desert near Dubai region (i have included heavily de-hazed shots to try and show the height, and there were no industries/smokestacks nearby ...
How interesting Marius. Thanks for the clarification.
You sell yourself short, Marius - this is fabulous, and certainly minimalist by most people's standards, I'd think. I love that cloud (actually I love lots of clouds!) and the way you've shown it hanging, (or is it growing like a plant?) in space is perfect, for my tastes. This is one of your best for me, and you have some other fine images.
I could look at a print of this and enjoy it for a long time without it losing its impact. It's like a haiku - conveys a deceptive amount succinctly. Very well done!
Thank you Chris, i appreciate the feedback and comments. Cloud formations over the deserts and tropical areas are always fascinating for me at flying altitudes. A large print is on the agenda