3 Abstract in B&W

[Filmarik]

They probably do not look all that interesting in this small size but when printed large the fine intricate details come to life and that adds another layer of interest to the photos. They are meant to be viewed next to each other as triptich. What do you think?

 

[Dale D]

They probably do not look all that interesting in this small size but when printed large the fine intricate details come to life and that adds another layer of interest to the photos. They are meant to be viewed next to each other as triptich. What do you think?

What is that black and blurry line in the middle? A geological uplift? I think the image of wind-blown dunes without it would have been more striking.

 

[Filmarik]

What is that black and blurry line in the middle? A geological uplift? I think the image of wind-blown dunes without it would have been more striking.

The black lines are shadows created by the low sun on the sand dunes. The reason why some of the shadow edges are sharp and some soft and blurry is that the sand was blown in strong wind accross the surface creating softness in some areas (longer shutter speed). I think it adds a bit of mystery to the images. There is plenty of sand dune photos with sharply defined shadow lines but I wanted to create something slightly different with these.
When the 3 photos are put together with the two with diagonal shadows on either side of the one with the shadow running vertically, the triptich has an arrow shaped symetrical composition drawing the viewer in towards the "mysterious" dark chasm in the middle

 

[MS Coast]

Very interesting images, but as you say, difficult to appreciate on a phone or small computer screen. What accounts for the checkerboard effect on the lower left half of #17?

 

[Filmarik]

Very interesting images, but as you say, difficult to appreciate on a phone or small computer screen. What accounts for the checkerboard effect on the lower left half of #17?

That is just a screen pixel interpolation. In reality there are tiny clearly defined sand ripples there. If you try to zoom in more the details should be distinguishable even in these low res pics