Sand Dunes
Josef Valenta

Sand Dunes

January 2024

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Beautiful abstract image of the slumps! I like how the two slumps are parallel to each other and balances each other out in this frame. Well done!!

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Congrats! This image really stood out to me. I like how the left and right portion of the sand is shaded and how the middle portion of the footprints are in light to give a sense of a leading line towards the majestic dunes on the background. A surreal image!

Congrats! This image is very intruiging to me. The textures made by footprints on the foreground is unique and appealing. The subject in the center adds a feeling of solitude on the dunes. This image is well composed and beautifully done!

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Congrats on 1st place! Amazing textures and patterns here. I love how the diagonal line separates the different patterns and how the foreground dune seems elevated and drops down to the dunes in the background. A mystifying and beautiful image. Well done!

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Beautifully composed image here! I like how the light is focused on the center of the image that almost looks like a path from an aerial view of a plane or a drone. The right portion of the image looks like you can fall into a deep crater or a bowl. This image is very creative and leaves the audience and their imagination on what it looks like.

Congrats! This is an incredible image. The shaded portion of the dunes almost looks like a black hole that you can fall into and gives a sense of mystery. I love the patterns of the dunes on the left side of the image and white dunes contrasts well with the clear blue sky.

Beautiful B&W image of the dunes. I love the soft lighting and the endless layers of the majestic dunes. This image captures the scale of the dunes perfectly. Well done!

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Entry 19147745
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Congrats on 2nd place! I am in awe by the unqiue lines and ridges on this one. The sand patterns and textures looks like ocean waves flowing to the shore towards the top of the frame. Beautifully composed and very sharp throughout. Well done!

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Entry 19136903
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Congrats on 3rd place! The details on this image is superb! I love how the dunes on the foreground is slightly shaded to emphasize the textures and patterns. I also admire the patterns leading up and down the dunes towards background. Beautifully done!

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Entry 19169373
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Beautiful abstract image here. I love the simplicity and the zigzag pattern of the dunes. I also admire the shadow playing a role in the pattern here as well. Beautiful soft light and the color of the dunes. Well done!

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In this contest I am looking for your photos of sand dunes. Try to capture the textures, patterns, or the grand scale of epic sand dunes.

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