Monday, 18th May 2009
Almost There
by Kevin McNeal
This was an image from another trip to Death Valley. I spotted this couple at the bottom of the dunes and I guess they caught my attention because she was really having a hard time making it up. The husband kept encouraging her and finally she made it to the top as he lend a hand out to pull her to the top. But what really caught my eye on this was the sun just over the horizon hitting the top of the dune and putting the couple in the spotlight. The spotlight hitting the couple really makes a huge shadow behind the couple adding to the play of light. This was first thing in the morning and I saw this spot from the road and made a mad dash to make it here for sunrise.
Equipment: Canon 5D 17-40L
Kevin McNeal
Kevin McNeal is a Washington St. photographer focusing on grand colorful landscapes that reflect the most unique places on earth. Capturing moments of magic light and transferring this on print, images behold a combination of perseverance, patience, and dedication to capture the images in ways unseen before. The stories of how these images are rendered come across in the feelings the images convey. Traveling all over North America with his wife by his side, shooting diverse landscapes and finding remote places to bring the message to the public that this Earth is worth saving.
Website: kevinmcnealphotography.com
Almost There by Kevin McNeal was photo of the day on Monday, 18th May 2009. It is tagged Adventure, Deserts, Dunes, People. You can leave a comment below.
29 Comments
Jim Atkin
Kevin McNeal you do GREAT work and you are a gifted photographer. This one is superb. What an eye to capture this scene.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Death Valley is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. The colors, lighting, and graceful lines in this photo are absolutely perfect! I especially love the zipper effect made by the shadows on their footprints.
Kirk Jordan
The story makes a splendid image that much more splendiferous!
Anurag
A spectacular, stupendous stylish image!!
Hats Off to you Kevin!
su
One of the best shots I have seen of Death Valley, wonderful Kevin, I like to read the text of the why and how you reached that point, it adds to the scene you have portrayed.
Paula Heelan
Can’t beat that really. Wish I could go there.
Pauline Jones
I love the clean lines, and of course a picture is always much more interesting when it tells a story.
Ariel
What an amazing picture! LOVE the colors and curves, as well as the attention to detail.
You got them with their hands connected, their shadows to the left, and the dune they’re standing on not going over the mountains in the background.
Thanks for sharing the story as well. It adds yet another element of depth to the image.
Örvar Atli Þorgeirsson
Brilliant image Kevin. Looks like every little detail in this image has been well thought of, from the small steps visible on the rigde to the sweeping forground arch the leads you through the image.
wanda krack
Wonderful, beautiful almost beyond words……light, color, lines, and human interest. Thanks for sharing and helping my spirit soar today!
planet lover
Capturing moments of magic – light and human. You have certainly accomplished that and more with this photo. It’s glorious!
Marie Dunphy Harding
The lighting is magical! This is one spectacular shots, Thank you.
Did you find the couple to give them a copy?
mike
The sand is so smooth. Looks like a lot of fun to climb those.
SPAIN
a spectacular image:-)
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Catrin Hinrichs
Beautiful image and story ! Keep on going !
Renee
Simply Stunning!
SérgioLuÃsSilva
Great photo!!Excelent lines and colors!!
Malta Photography
great shot. moody but very intriguing.
kevin mcneal
I just wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful comments. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks Kevin Mcneal
michael anderson
Kevin,
This is a KILLER shot- One of the best M&N shots I’ve seen in a long time. This has real sales potential IMO- It really captures the essence of sharing adventures with a loved one. I love everything about this one!
Derek Dobbie
Lovely shot and well composed
Cris
Beautiful scope!
saurabh
great image..!! the shadows and the sunlight come up so nicely in this… Nice work..!!
Meera
Love the colors. been there couple weeks ago..and realized how far that center sand dune is to get this kind of a shot. great capture!
Renee
The comments say it all.
Rajib Singha
What a stunning landscape! Kudos.
Russ Bishop
A really unique perspective on this classic scene.