A Drive through the Desert Oaks of the Gibson Desert

[loose cannon]

There's a softness to the landscape here. The gentle and majestic Desert Oaks and the rolling dunes of the endless Gibson desert combine to create a soothing and very special landscape.

The lack of corrugations contribute to the feeling of calm but I found myself content to travel at the same snail like pace that was demanded elsewhere. To drive quickly across this landscape would almost be a crime.

[Isac]

The B&W versions give the photos a beautiful look Mick. Nice work and easy on the eye.

[loose cannon]

Cheers Isac. Viewed large, this image really showcases the Sigma DP2 Merril camera. Converting RAW files from this camera to b&w is a sheer joy and for landscape work it blows the 7d into the weeds when good light is available.

[Alan]

It's hard to judge the image quality on my little lappy, but that camera does seem to deliver luscious results.

Nice tones, composition and lines Mick

[loose cannon]

Cheers Alan. With the Sigma software there's a colour/monochrome option when viewing RAW files and on many occasions little or no further processing is required after clicking the mono option.

I've never seen that with my 7d images, not once.

This particular image was tweaked a little from memory but the Siggy is an astonishing camera and cost me $600! Spent $100 on a loupe as it has no viewfinder and its been a love affair ever since. Files are huge though, less than 300 images on a 16g SD card.

Also bought a set of three close up filters for about $80 and it's good enough for macro. As I've said before it's a beast of a camera to use and can be incredibly frustrating at times but when conditions suit it sings!

[P Plates]

You've captured a serene feeling with this shot, has an almost painterly feel in the trees especially.

[loose cannon]

Cheers Gabby, I spent a few days in this area and was reluctant to move on.