Monday, 9th May 2011
The Refinery
by James Fougere
With a native guide, I was able to access the restricted areas of the reservation. Travelling in the pre-dawn darkness I was able to get to the Totem Pole sand dune location to capture the side light at sunrise. The clouds helped to diffuse the sunlight to create a warm atmosphere. This location reminded of a oil refinery, hence the title.
Equipment: Nikon D3s, 14-24mm lens, Gitzo Tripod
James Fougere
James Fougere is a nature and landscape photographer based in Whistler, British Columbia. James' photography focuses on grand landscapes and highlights his appreciation of the natural world. James' life-long passion for the wilderness has taken him across North America.
The Refinery by James Fougere was photo of the day on Monday, 9th May 2011. It is tagged Deserts. You can leave a comment below.
20 Comments
Marc Adamus
Way to go, James. You really deserved this one! One of the best Totem Pole renditions I have seen here and certainly the best lines and light on the dunes.
Patti-Ann McNeill
Well done James, beautiful shot! Very telling about today’s society is the way you say that an amazing natural phenomenon reminds you of an “oil refinery” …
art x
beautiful shot, great perspective and good exposure
Ian Pelly
lovely shot, the light is just great.
Pauline Jones
Just beautiful and much kinder to the environment than an actual refinery.
Adrian
Beautifull shot.
kimiaey
very nice .thank you
Wanda Krack
What a special capture! Gives one the feeling of being in the image.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Really beautiful! I prefer to think of it as a castle in the sand.
Matt Payne
Very nice job indeed. How awesome to be able to go on the reservation!
Helen Hart
Magnificent! I thought at first, from the small view, it really was a refinery!
Rajib Singha
Wonderful image James!
Terri
The sand comes at you like a river in impressive tones of brown, creating a respectful distance for the structure set in the back. Love the play of blue and brown, sky and earth.
Laura Milholland
Delightful colors and great DOF – thanks for sharing this unique and somewhat inaccessible place with us in your beautiful image.
Gouldkb
I love the colors and how the lines in the sand and the clouds draw your eye to the stone momuments. Beautiful
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Richard
I have just come across this web site. And i have to say all of the photos i have look at so far just blow you a way. To all who have added photos kep up the good work. I wil see what i can add to this site soon
james Fougere
I only called it “The Refinery” for it’s resemblance to one, put glad it is a beautiful sculpture carved over geological time. Thanks for all the comments
Rich Greene
This is unbelievably awesome. Worth having a guide. Nice job.
Philippe Sainte-Laudy
Congrats, what a winning shot!
alishokri
Wonderful shot