There and Back Again

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marcpro wrote:

Fantastic shots.

My favorite is the tree silouhette against the orange sky. It has a calming, soothing effect on me.

Cheers,
Marc.

Thanks, Marc! I'm surprised you like that shot best as you're the first. Personally, I find that one calming as well...almost has a "Japanese-art" feel to it, IMO.

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articblooms wrote:

OK... now I'm officially ashamed to post any more images here Incredible work, Mahesh. Especially when I realize that I probably would have walked right by most of these spots without even recognizing the potential. Incredible work...

Thanks, Dan! You are, of course, way too kind. You have a graet eye for beauty, and I'm sure you would have done this place justice.

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coscorrosa wrote:

These are awesome! Great comps throughout, nice use of a wide angle (and posting XL really makes a difference). Sweet shots of the eagle and tide life too. What a ridiculous amount of sea stacks on that beach. I'm going to have to start backpacking, I'm missing out!

Thanks, Ron! I fine that XL is the "sweet spot" as far as posting size. It is a nice balance between detail and "viewability." You have to go to this place, and yes, start backpacking.

kdog

Just getting caught up at work after my three day outing at Toroweap, I see this. :jawdrop

What an amazing place, Mahesh. And you captured it so well. Those first several shots look they were created in a studio. They definitely have an other worldly feel about them. They're all so fantastic. I'm not sure I have a favorite, but #3 is definitely one that keeps grabbing my attention.

I think that Sony/Zeiss setup seems to be working pretty well for you.

Cheers,
-joel

RaymondPhotos

Absolutely amazing set. I am speechless. I was going to name my favorite and then couldn't pick.

sgonen

Oops - sorry
Wow, great images and what a variety - looks like a great place to shoot. My favorite is the black and white #8.

Robbug

I was just tellin my significant other I needed to head out there. You sealed the deal on that one. Before summer is out I will be out there. Great captures. Very inspiring. I felt like I was there but now I need to be there

Rob

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kdog wrote:

Just getting caught up at work after my three day outing at Toroweap, I see this. :jawdrop

What an amazing place, Mahesh. And you captured it so well. Those first several shots look they were created in a studio. They definitely have an other worldly feel about them. They're all so fantastic. I'm not sure I have a favorite, but #3 is definitely one that keeps grabbing my attention.

I think that Sony/Zeiss setup seems to be working pretty well for you.

Cheers,
-joel

Thanks, Joel! It was a little pain to lug all that equipment over there, but since the hike wasn't as strenuous as some others I've done, I thought what the heck...let's see how much I can carry. I'm glad I brought everything along, as I probably would have missed the eagle shots if I didn't.

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RaymondPhotos wrote:

Absolutely amazing set. I am speechless. I was going to name my favorite and then couldn't pick.

Thanks, Raymond, for the kind words! Lots of the credit goes to the venue itself and the lighting conditions.

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sgonen wrote:

Wow, great images and what a variety - looks like a great place to shoot. My favorite is the black and white #8.

Thanks, Shimon! I'm glad you enjoyed 'em. I'm liking the b&w more and more also the more I look at it.

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Robbug wrote:

I was just tellin my significant other I needed to head out there. You sealed the deal on that one. Before summer is out I will be out there. Great captures. Very inspiring. I felt like I was there but now I need to be there

Rob

Thanks, Rob! You definitely have to get out there before the summer is out or in the early fall. Be sure to consult the tide charts before you head out there.

Awais Yaqub

Wow lots of stuff there !
Great photographs

Allan FG

Great series, the eagle flying is just jaw dropping clap

Tango

does the insanity ever end with you? these are so sweet! what a great series,:D

wfeller

These are all awesome!

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Awais Yaqub wrote:

Wow lots of stuff there !
Great photographs

Thank you, Awais! I just couldn't help myself...everywhere I looked, there was great light and wonderful scenery.

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Allan FG wrote:

Great series, the eagle flying is just jaw dropping clap

Thanks, Al! I was very fortunate with the flying eagle. He/she was actually on the beach and I initially didn't notice. My footsteps may have warned it and he/she few quickly. I barely had time to take the shot...I was quite pleased with the compositoin. I cropped it a bit and straightened the horizon, but not bad for a quick grab.

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AaronNelson wrote:

does the insanity ever end with you? these are so sweet! what a great series,:D

Thanks, Aaron! I'm definitely insane in the membrane (as one of my good buddies use to say) when it comes to nature photography.

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wfeller wrote:

These are all awesome!

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Thanks, Walter! I'm glad you enjoyed the series.