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Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Josh — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:55:13 -0000

Hey Alec,
Thanks for getting back to me. I thought that might be the explanation.
;-) I really enjoyed your Putin photo tutorial. Do you plan on doing any
workshops on your own or with Craig in the future? I'm looking forward to
more of your tutorials. I especially like the format of studio lighting
with post processing.
Take care,
Josh

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Alec — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:49:16 -0000

Hey Josh,

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the kind words. You're going to find this underwhelming, but it was ISO800 BECAUSE I FORGOT TO CHANGE IT TO ISO100! I was shooting hand-held and when I went to the tripod I forgot to make the change. Good news, the 1Ds MarkII is so good at ISO800 I didn't have a problem with noise.

Thanks again for stopping by...

Cheers,
alec

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Josh — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:37:02 -0000

Great image! Amazing! I was just wondering why use ISO 800 if you are using a tripod? Thanks, Josh

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Alec — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:32:25 -0000

T-Bone,

Hehehhee, did I just feel a stone hit me in the back? We pissed off a good 20 folks that morning...serves them right for not getting out there sooner!

Glad you made it home safely.

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Travis — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:24:32 -0000

Nice image! At least you did not have to Photoshop two guys running along the ridgeline in front of Zabriskie Point as many may have behind us that morning. Looking forward to the rest of the week.
Travis

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Wes — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:02:07 -0000

The lighting is just beautiful, Alec. I keep expecting R2D2 to come over the ridge in front plus small rocket ships passing through the valley. I remember Zabriski point well but my pictures didn't quite make to the state that you have here. Now I want to go back and try again.

Wes

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Alec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:51:47 -0000

No Usha, you're fantastic, but thank you. :) Glad to hear you're still around...???

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Usha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:47:39 -0000

Wow Alec......ths is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Alec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:46:28 -0000

Meg, you're alive! Must be a slow week a Target...oopps, sorry. That's probably not funny these days...:O

Thanks for being here. See ya tonight!

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Meg — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:43:20 -0000

The contrast in this image is amazing. I could sit and stare at this for hours. Sounds like you had a pretty incredible trip Alec. Nice work!

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Eric — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:50:48 -0000

Alec,
I¹ve been there in 94 and 95. They were four week desert training field
exercises at the National Training Center (NTC), just north of Barstow. The
first year I was there in the fall, and the second time I was there in
summer. The place was beautiful (except for all the tanks), but it was less
beautiful in the heat of summer looking through the lens of your gas mask
and wearing chemical warfare clothing and rubber boots and gloves. Wow,
listen to me whine! I¹m getting sweaty just thinking about it.
Eric

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Alec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:47:31 -0000

Hey KG,

That small piece of land IS DEATH VALLEY. In all of its starkness there is an enormity of activity. Just got to slow down and be with it a while. Guiness, soon. :)

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Alec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:45:59 -0000

Hi Kevin,

Zabriski is in Golden Valley, and like the sand dunes, is a fairly reflective surface. So, in both places the polarizer is really essential. You'll see that in some of the upcoming images.

Cheers,
Alec

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Alec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:44:34 -0000

Hey Eric,

Thanks for being here and the kind words. What kind of training and when in DV? Good grief...

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Alec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:43:52 -0000

Hey Deb,

The entire place is what the moon wants to look like! Thanks for being here and have a great holiday.

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Deb — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:16:50 -0000

Wow! Looks like what I imagine the surface of the moon to look like. Great pic, Al! I will look forward to seeing more.

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Eric — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:43:07 -0000

That is beautiful! Eat your heart out Ansel!!! Unfortunately I've trained in Death Valley with the Army, so it does leave a bit of bile in my mouth. I really like this one though ... no effects, just sharp image.

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Kevin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:10:46 -0000

You nailed it, Alec. The polorizer gives a dramatic effect which works exceedingly well with this landscape. Impressive.

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Kimberely — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:37:25 -0000

AJ,

Amazing light and all of the ridges bring me inside the "room" of your shot and make me want to stay awhile. I love the small flat piece of land in the left central portion of the image. It is a place to rest that I can come back to. I am really glad that you decided to go and look forward to the video. Let's get together soon.

Re: Death Valley Zabriski Point Blue-Gold Polarizer

Mason — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:36:59 -0000

Wowza. Amazing Al.

I should have been there.

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