[Octane (Humayun)]

Rowland,

A number of people have commented on both the bleakness as well as the (compliment) that it almost feels like you're standing there looking across the plain. I am really happy that that has come across in the image. After all, that is my aim -- to try and place you into the scene without you actually knowing or caring where it is. My goal's accomplished. ; )

Originally Posted by rcheshire

I think you've captured the bleakness. This might sound strange, but the focus in the foreground gives the impression of being there or that someone is there. Many photos are often quite detached and neutral in terms of the relationship to the photographer - I think you've captured the presence of a seeing eye. I'm almost expecting to see a foot appear in the foreground.

The colours too, are Turnerish, which I like immensely. I'll leave the technical aspects to someone qualified - aesthetically, I like it.

Troy,

Thanks, mate! It was quite surreal up there; all alone at the top of a peak. Wonderful feeling!

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Wonderful. Very bleak, yet the colours, light, and textures are so interesting.

Justin,

It was really quite painful. Your fingers start hurting, especially when you're carrying a tripod around. I can imagine what it's like in the middle of winter.

Originally Posted by JD2439975

I bet the intense shivering made setting up the camera interesting.
It sure looks cold & desolate to me.

Molly,

Thank you!

Originally Posted by M54

Great photo.
Stunning place.
I'm green with envy.

Suzy,

Quite the imagination! I'll make some room in my camera bag for a reptilian friend next time. ; )

Originally Posted by Suzy

I love the texture in this. And then all of a sudden out of the blue there is a little puddle of water that draws your attention away from all the different kind of rocks- fabulous. Great shot. Certainly does look like another planet. Next time, grab a wildlife creature (i.e. frilly neck lizzard or something and plonk him on a rock to add some added depth (is that the correct term - don't know photography terms, sorry) to this pic. Off course you will already have a tamed reptile ready to go within your kit. Seriously though, I think the added wildlife would really add a zing. I suggest you travel with a net next time to catch you some widlife. And that sounds just so easy doesn't it?!

Thank you everyone.

H