Great Sand Dunes Redux

I added another image to my Recent Images Gallery.

This one is a B&W conversion of a dunes abstract I've titled "Pattern and Shadow." I love the dark line patterns leading into the image and the contrast between the hard lines in the foreground and soft shadows playing across the dunes in the background.

The location is mid-way up the Star Dune complex from Medano Creek - a steep and surreal hike.

It looks like a tranquil scene. But as is often the case on early summer afternoons, the wind was howling across the dunes - sand blasting my ankles and attempting to wreak havoc on my camera equipment. My tripod required some extra attention after returning home, but thankfully the rest of my gear escaped the dreaded grit.