Giant Sandstone Wave by Isabel Synnatschke

Friday, 27th November 2009

Giant Sandstone Wave

by Isabel Synnatschke

A lonesome surfer on top of a giant sandstone wave

Equipment: Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM

Isabel Synnatschke

There is nothing more amazing than the beauty of nature.

www.isaczermak.com

22 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 3:21 am
Impressive composition and color, but where is this? If it’s in the Western U.S., I’d try to go there next summer on a road trip with my sister and granddaughter. Even your web site doesn’t specify where in the world this lovely view is located.
To me, the what, when, where is as important as the technical beauty of the photo…………
ali shokri Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 4:13 am
Great mountain colors and composition , thanks
mike Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Never seen anything like that. Very nice scene.
Su Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 8:44 am
love the colourand the ’surfer’ give you anidea of how huge this is.
Pauline Jones Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am
How unusual; I’ve never seen this before.
Malta Photography Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Very interesting rock formation. the composition is nice and by inserting a human figure it gives more impact to the whole image
planet lover Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Great angle to capture the wave shape of this rock formation. One can only imagine the tremendous force that created it. I loved the title. Please include location information.
Rajib Singha Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Wow! Fantastic shot Isabel.
Davey Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Arizona. google The Wave.
Anurag Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Impressive, and the human is the *icing* on the cake!!
Grete Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
What amazing and creative photography!!! Very good eye for capturing this incredible scene. The human figure shows the immensity of this place. Congrats from Argentine.
Wanda Krack Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
You’re right, the beauty of nature is surpassed by nothing else!! Great shot!
Grete Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I’ve seen your website, is superb. You’re a great photographer!!! Congratulation.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I did google Arizona Wave,thanks Davey. The pictures are amazing, as is this shot; thanks for sharing.
Dianne Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Hummmm! This is unusual or maybe I’ve just not been exposed to such a scene. What an interesting layering of earth. Looks like making taffy. The whole thing is a ” let me look at this again” type photo.
Thank you for introducing me to something new. Great photography Davey.
renee Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Love it! great shot! thanks for sharing!
Dianne Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I apologize, for the error in addressing you as Davey, I meant to say Isabel. Please forgive.
You are a terrific photographer.
Leslie Parsley Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
It’s a beautiful shot. Has startling colors, patterns and contrasts. But, had I not lived in Arizona I would not be able to ID the location.
Personally, I strongly feel that at least the what and where should be required before a photo can be posted. Mixed on when but not a bad idea.
Laurie Says:
November 28th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Fascinating! I love the imagery of the surfer riding the wave. Even the clouds are in perfect formation, as if the wind is blowing the wave, leaving the surfer surrounded by blue skies.

This is my first time to see “The Wave” in Arizona. Thanks, Isabel and Earthshots!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Thanks to those who provided location info. I also feel it should be required to at least give location for all photos. I personally like the “when” also–season/dawn or dusk, etc.
Those of you who are more technically oriented seem to want equipment and settings info. The added would be so beneficial for many of us.
Isabel Says:
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
@all: Thank you so much for all your comments!

@Katherine: I´m sorry, I was abroad for a couple of days and did not know that the image I submitted was chosen here on Earthshots. Somehow I was also pretty sure that I had uploaded it with an “Nevada, US” tag.
This scenery strongly reminded me of the incredible Coyote Buttes North Area in Arizona, but in fact this image was taken in Valley of Fire near Las Vegas. This little State Park is definitely one of my all-time favorites out there in the Southwest.
Best wishes and always good light to all of you!
Isabel
João Ganhão Says:
December 19th, 2009 at 8:59 am
A great shot with the human presence giving a sense of scale withount distracting.