Joshua Tree at Sunset

Power lines. Argh.

Southern Sierra Nevada

Absolutely love the lights!

I like it!

little compositional problem 3

little compositional problelm 2

little compositional problem 3

Nature Conservancy's Best Nature Photo 2007 Finalist

While waiting for the sun to set, it ducked beneath the clouds and I got some direct sunlight. Not much to look at for silhouettes or cloud color, but the side lighting was almost magical. I tweaked it a little bit using the tonemapping tool on PhotoMatix and then finished it with the typical PhotoShop levels/curves adjustments.

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Albert K. says:

That's awesome!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Ducatirider says:

Superb

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Brake says:

Outstanding work here. This is beautiful!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Newfie Bullet says:

Beautiful indeed.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

AussieinUSA says:

Beautiful!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn Roebuck says:

Definitely are my winner!
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

MyOakForest(Happy New Year...back in a few days) says:

I like it...

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Martyn Starkey says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

RV Diana says:

Lovely shot!

Definitely a winner!!!
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Outlaw_Pete says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

f l u x says:

impressive:)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Turniposaurus says:

Excellent work!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

dpserik says:

Man, what is your camera set on ?? Are U farting with it in HDR/Photoshop (no insult intended, it's just a breathtaking shot......it is my new desktop background...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

altamons says:

Classic! Wonderful shot!

I saw this in #1 Favorite Group
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

myfear says:

Stunning shot! Like it!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

iPhotograph says:

Beautiful colors, nice composition!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Mantel says:

gorgeous light!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

aswirly (away) [deleted] says:

So that's what a Joshua tree looks like. I planted one from a seed someone gave me. Its about a foot tall...doesn't look like this yet. This is a fantastic photo and the tonemapping and curves look great!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Josh Sommers says:

Absolutely gorgeous! Well done! You have a great eye!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

peterlolle says:

Great composition and colors!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

IShutterToThink says:

Perfect! I can't think of any way to make that a better photo! Nice work!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve's Reflections says:

Sandy, this is WAY COOL, very nicely done.......
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Newfie Bullet says:

Back for another look my friend.

I saw this in #1 Favorite Group
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

maddiemcwa says:

The low light is wonderful!

I saw this in Challenges and Comments
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

HyeStyleShots says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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ABC Challenge #3
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Storm_Catcher says:

Wonderful light.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Shelley Bean (Michelle Power) says:

I agree, the lighting is magical...I like how it illuminates the peaks of the mountains as well, love that sky too! Outstanding shot, well done!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

rich66 ~~ says:

Incredible landscape with awesome tones. great shot!

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The World Through My Eyes
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

What a shot, well done! The light and warm tones are wonderful.
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

mannedspace says:

Great post-processing.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

fpajonk says:

Very well done.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Ran_d says:

Instant fave :)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Swiv says:

fantastic sky and light

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikon Nik says:

well captured, love the light and ominous sky.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Nori the Design Diva says:

Amazing light!

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The World Through My Eyes

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

iPhotograph says:

Nice to see this one again!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

d_rod says:

LOVE this shot...One of the best camping trips I've had was here, and I'm not even a desert fan...I enjoyed your photostream, as well.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

byrne.images says:

Out-friggin-standing!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Madbuster75 says:

Perfect! alright we get it, your better than us all. You don' have to keep proving it ;)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

KellyBear1 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Envy (invited images only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Great light....I have to get out ...I've been house bound too long....Great shot of our desert.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Flick says:

Great composition,lighting and sky. Well done.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

*Megan. says:

Your Two Favorite Photos From 2007 Challenge
Challenges and Comments
Out of 38 entries. Congrats!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Noel Kerns says:

Excellent! Good treatment; rich tones but still looks real!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

karanmehta says:

beautifully done!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Davic says:

una luz impresionante!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

simply wow!!!

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

spinnerwedge says:

How do I buy a high res of this pic?
spinnerwedge@gmail.com
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

.: sandman says:

Spinnerwedge, if you're looking for a print go here:
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernando Peón says:

Wow... incredible shot whit a really magic colours !
Congrats.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Blacky 2007 says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Special Touch ADMIN INVITE only / Post1/ Award3 y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.

The light is magic!!
A greeting.

Your photo has a special touch

Special Touch Group
Post 1 / Award 3
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

QuimG (Traveling) says:

Your photo has a special touch

Special Touch Group
Post 1 / Award 3
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

bass_nroll says:

I cannot resist to such landscapes and lights!
You achieved a very balanced and strong result... love how the tree in the foreground add dynamics and depth to the whole scene

Yes from me

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1-1-0
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

helmet13 says:

All things considered my dear colleage already said what is necessary about your picture. I do not see a need to add anything more. A YES for me as well.

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2-2-0
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

moggierocket says:

Great timing for this image, the low sun gives it a warm feeling and the idea of a looong hot day gone by. The dynamic range is great and the composition works for me, so a YES from me too.

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3-3-0
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

moggierocket says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The JURORS / 20 Personalities, 20 Different Views, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Fraggle Red says:

Amazing... one of my favorite places.

Your photo has a special touch

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

nixArt says:

Your photo has a special touch

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

manueleinfalt says:

wonderful shot
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

e.g+ says:

where the street have no names... listening this song and watch
your shot is awesome!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Nina Noelan says:

I love the Joshua trees, they are so different than any other tree.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

bass_nroll says:

flickr.com/groups/thejurors/discuss/721576063 51092265
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

sophie.addison says:

Hey there Sandy, Sophie here :)

I created a group for photographers who agreed to be part of the MSWalk book project. This will most likely make it a little easier to get questions/answers/updates around...

The group is private to keep all contact information private. See you there!

Super Cities Walk 2009 - Addison Team
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Eddi 07 says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Creative Commons- Free Pictures, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark-B says:

hoo wow wow wee wa =-)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Wes Head says:

I'm headed out to Joshua tree in a few weeks, did a search and found this image. Thanks for the inspiration! Amazing.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sophie.addison says:

Featured in

It's a Beautiful World... - Photographers for a Cause.

ALL proceeds from the sales of the book are going to www.mssociety.ca,
in an effort to find a cure for MS and to support those touched by the disease.

Thanks you!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

oOcekaOo says:

Wow, well done !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Electric__Feel says:

Amazing place!! And amazing picture too!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

shexbeer says:

Awesome!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

sophie.addison says:

This photo is also featured in

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Second Edition

All proceeds from the sale of this book will go to www.mssociety.ca

Thank you!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

insashi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called °GoLDeN aRT°(+25Faves/invite only/Faves 2 & award 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

excellent

the colours are fantastic
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

steadfast1898/On Holiday til Jan 6, 2010 says:

°GoLDeN aRT°
Thank you for posting!

A Definite Favorite!!
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Please Tag Image "goldenART"
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

together8 ~ Happy New Year ~ says:

amazig tree !!
wonderful capture

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

together8 ~ Happy New Year ~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called NATURE'S - CREATIONS post 1/award 2 "NEW CONTEST" VOTING, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

louisa_catlover says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tree Photos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

beautiful shot
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

Yes, it is magic light.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

franfoto01, nearly no time, traveling in the USA [deleted] says:

This is a nice shot. I hope to visit the parc next april.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

VEMB says:

stunning tones!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

cheryljoleen says:

It is breath taking ... to see life as you bring it to me is a magical gift..
GOD PLEASE CONTINUE TO BLESS THIS MAN,
I breath throught your eyes! THANK YOU :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

choui168 says:

nice HDR, a bit noisy though in the clouds and the mountains. the brightly lit and cropped bush at the bottom is a bother. this would have been a save.

delete.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Karen.Strolia says:

oh i like it. a lot.

save
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Hulbert says:

It is nice, but the foreground tree is blurring in with the horizon a bit and although I am aware this place is pretty incredible -- seems just a tiny bit unnatural as far as the colors. Maybe a slightly wider aperture for some narrower DOF? Still, very good, but not quite for me.

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Rrrryan says:

it's nice

save
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ajatierra says:

not great...
delte
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

CHERLY_DF_BRASIL says:

I liked a lot .. beautiful photo, congratulations!

save3
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

suisun says:

I like it....

save 4
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sidious Sid says:

I love this one... nice warm color, nice lighting

-Voted "save5" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

whatsitliketobeaflickr says:

three little compositional problems. (see note). but it's good. but not enough.

delete
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

sparty lea says:

Contrast is stronger in the distance than the foreground yuk
delete
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

MeckiM@c says:

Can't say no to Joshua Tree...

save
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

_gem_ says:

i like the photo very much, but the color is too artificial. delete7.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Nixon says:

What Sparty said.

-Voted "delete9" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Thomas Hawk says:

beautiful tone and clouds.

-Voted "save7" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

adameros says:

I like it.

I vote save8.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

inkin' ian says:

i like it too...the tone...

save 9
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

The tree is muddled with the background and it looks like an overdone hdr.

delete10
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

[SSPC] Michael Co Manabat says:

I love the color scheme. save 10
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

.: sandman says:

Thanks for the input.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Cally_Girl says:

Great way to capture the essence of the Joshua Tree.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Joshua Tree at Sunset

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