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Eye of the Storm


	Eye of the Storm I was passing through the seemingly infinite, desolate spaces that comprise Oregon's remote South-Eastern landscape along the Alkali flats of Abert lake, as the skies rapidly darkened preceeding an ominous thunderstorm decending on the far shore. Hail and rain swirled intensely through the skies within it, backlit dramaticly by the filtered sunlight. I visulized a B&W rendition to capture the surreal, powerful mood of the fleeting moment. I hiked a half-mile onto the flats before finding a long pool stretching towards the stormy horizon. To control the exposure I used a strong 2-stop hard grad, intensifying the dramatic sky. Only PS work was the B&W conversion and necessary contrast adjustment plus minimal dodge/burning. 17-35 f/2.8 at 17mm. Singh-Ray grad. 1/10 second at F14. Gitzo Tripod and RRS head + remote release. ISO 50. RAW. Marc E. Adamus

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The hike was well worth it Marc, Beautiful photo skills ..and timing..make for an awesome photo!

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April 03, 2006

Jennifer Ross

Wonderful photo the lighting is great!!!

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April 03, 2006

Katerina Topicova

Great image.I love the stormy atmosphere.

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April 03, 2006

Jessica Jenney

Stunning B&W image Marc! Great lighting and perspective!

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April 03, 2006

Karen Slagle

STRIKING AND AWESOME!! B&W really accentuates the mood.

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April 03, 2006

Julien

Each morning, I hope that you have added a new photo, one of those which make us dream, thanks for your work, hope to succeed in taking such pictures one day.

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April 03, 2006

Kerby Pfrangle

Awesome depth of field and a beautiful image. Super lighting on the shot.

Kerby

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April 03, 2006

Gustavo Márquez

Another breathtaking shot Marc!

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April 12, 2006

Corinne M. Thompson

I'm always amazed by your images and this one too is fantastic! Great leading line, details and B&W color variations, looks like one immense and powerful storm!

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April 13, 2006

- Ronda Chatelle

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Absolutely Amazing Marc! I love the details and OUTSTANDING EXPOSURE! Congratulations on your day of recognition! Well deserved...

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April 21, 2006

Darryl Wilkinson

Good vision on your part, Marc! Beautiful image and very dramatic! Congratulations on your POTD!!!

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April 21, 2006

- Evy Johansen

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Awesome shot! Big congratulations on this beautiful and very well deserved POTD, Marc!

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April 21, 2006

Leanne M.E. Boyd

Beautiful shot, Marc - Congrats on your POTD!

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April 21, 2006

Robyn Gwilt

Marc, you're the only man who takes my breath away so completely on the internet!!! :)

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April 21, 2006

Terri L. Scribner

Very dramatic image! Love the intensity!

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April 21, 2006

Joy Rector

congrats on the POTD

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April 21, 2006

Candy D. Dennis

Oh my, what a fantastic shot. Congratulations on the POTD!

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April 21, 2006

Siete Meeter

Wonderful photo the lighting is great!!!

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April 21, 2006

Lynne Morris

Wonderful capture Marc, B&W really enhances the mood of this, congratulations on POTD!

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April 21, 2006

Anne D. Eigen

Beautiful! Congratulatinos on this magnificent POTD!!!

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April 21, 2006

David Phalen

Awesome! Congratulations on your POTD.

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April 21, 2006

Nan Fischer

Ansel Adams would be impressed! I love your descriptive writing, too. Congratulations on a well deserved POTD!

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April 21, 2006

Laura Clay-Ballard

awesome image! congrats on potd!

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April 21, 2006

RC Fritz

CONGRATS ON YOUR B&W PODT,MARC !!!

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April 21, 2006

Corinne M. Thompson

WTG...Congrats!

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April 21, 2006

Cindy K. Bracken

Wow, Marc! This is excellent! Congratulations on your POTD - I enjoyed it!
Cindy Bracken
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April 21, 2006

- Terry L. Ellis

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Extraordinary, Marc! Congratulations on this well deserved POTD!

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April 21, 2006

Brian Lobdell

This superb image really highlights the astonishing world of B&W, Marc! Absolute artistry in this capture! Many of us are taking a much-need step back (ahead?) this month to examine the merits and fullfillment offered by the black/white medium.
Congratulations on this POTD!

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April 21, 2006

France Freeman

Dramatic and beautiful black and white. You really captured the mood of the blace. Wonderful shot1

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April 21, 2006

Mary Clarke

Many congratulations on POTD Marc, super image

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April 21, 2006

Milan Banik

excellent work,congrates on potd.

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April 21, 2006

- Lindley Johnson

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A really magnificent photograph. Thanks for the detailed explanation of how it was achieved. Congratulations on your POTD!

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April 21, 2006

- Guy D. Biechele

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Superb, dramatic landscape. Wow!!
Congratulations on your POTD.

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April 22, 2006

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Very cool, dramatic and beautiful, congratulations!

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April 22, 2006

Jennifer Funnell

phenominal picture!!!! Very powerful and intense.

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April 23, 2006

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I love the dramatic effect in this photo. Wonderful clarity and sharpness.

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April 24, 2006

Stefan G

Superb surreal scene! Congratulations Marc!

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April 25, 2006

Life Expressions

Congratulations on your First Place Win!

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May 23, 2006

- Janine Russell

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Marc, very nice detail, DOF, clarity and lighting; congratulations on your First Place win.

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May 23, 2006

Donna W. Neal

Congratulations on this beautiful and well deserved WINNER Marc

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May 24, 2006

Brian Lobdell

Congratulations, again Marc! Great first place composition!

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May 24, 2006

Inge S. Lasmana

Congratulations on your first place win, Marc!

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May 24, 2006

Ronald F. Fischer

Congratulations, Marc, on this well deserved winner!

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May 24, 2006

Wendy Stevenson

Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE win with this beautiful image! Wonderful tones and the scene just goes on forever!!

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May 24, 2006

Lorri Shane

Marc--CONGRATS! on your first place win.
Your talent is amazing-you are consistent in your art!!!

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May 24, 2006

Jessica Jenney

Congratulations, Marc on this first place win! I knew I'd be seeing it again!

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May 24, 2006

Mick Burkey

Congratulations, Marc. Beautiful shot!!

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May 24, 2006

- Terry L. Ellis

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Congratulations, Marc! Stunning first place win!

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May 24, 2006

Cathy Barrows

Congrats on your win...stunning

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May 24, 2006

Joanna Pecha

An amazing shot. Well planned and executed. Great use of great equipment and technique is perfect! It really shows. Many congratulations!!

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May 24, 2006

Corinne M. Thompson

Congrats on your 1st Place Win! :)

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May 24, 2006

Howard A. Wood

Congratulations. A powerful image.

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May 24, 2006

robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Congrats Marc on this outstanding and well deserved winning image! Jeff

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May 25, 2006

Glenn E. Traver

Congrats Marc, well seen vision ~ GT

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May 25, 2006

Gilbert W. Covington

Great B&W landscape capture, Jeff.

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May 26, 2006

Nadya Johnson

Congratulations on your absolutely awesome first place Winner, Marc!!

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May 31, 2006

Amit Sheokand

beautiful image...just love it

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September 21, 2007

sundogimage.com - Stacy Lankford

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Wonderful capture!

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