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Blue hour abstract at Mesquite Dunes · **25 Likes**

Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards

Vieri

normhead · 09-07-2017, 04:58 AM

Awesome, print it poster size.

Adam · 10-13-2017, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by The Madshutter

Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards

Vieri

Very impressive shot!

whk1992 · 10-14-2017, 02:07 AM

This is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing!

photomax7 · 10-14-2017, 10:35 AM

Beautiful mood shot...well done Vieri.

**The Madshutter** · 10-31-2017, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Awesome, print it poster size.

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!

I am a print lover, so I already printed it

Originally posted by Adam

Very impressive shot!

Thank you very much Adam, glad you liked it!

Originally posted by whk1992

This is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you very much for your kind comment!

Originally posted by photomax7

Beautiful mood shot...well done Vieri.

Thank you very much indeed!

Best regards,

Vieri

**Kerrowdown** · 10-31-2017, 01:14 PM

Another piece of fine imagery... as always from yourself.

**The Madshutter** · 11-02-2017, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Another piece of fine imagery... as always from yourself.

Thank you very much for your very kind comment, much appreciated!

Best regards,

Vieri

**Mikesul** · 07-14-2018, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by The Madshutter

Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards

Vieri

Almost a watercolor feel.

**The Madshutter** · 07-23-2018, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Almost a watercolor feel.

Thank you for your comment, much appreciated indeed, I always try and go for a painterly feel with my images and I am very happy you liked it!

Best regards,

Vieri

Photogoof · 08-01-2018, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by The Madshutter

Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards

Vieri

Oh, this is truly beautiful.

**The Madshutter** · 08-02-2018, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Photogoof

Oh, this is truly beautiful.

Thank you very much, glad you liked it!

Best regards,

Vieri

**Mallee Boy** · 08-02-2018, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by The Madshutter

Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards

Vieri

Hi Vieri, Beautiful shot, love the simplicity.
I hope to be there in a few weeks. Staying in Las Vegas for a few nights and if the weather is kind the plan is to drive out there. I have been there once before, travelling with others so it was more of a drive through...so I am aware of the distances and travel times involved.
This time I am with a group of photographers....what would you say is the best time to visit the Mesquite Dunes....sunrise or sunset ? I am hoping sunset but if you tell me sunrise then I will get the group organised for an early start.
Really appreciate any advice you may care to share.

**The Madshutter** · 08-04-2018, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Hi Vieri, Beautiful shot, love the simplicity.
I hope to be there in a few weeks. Staying in Las Vegas for a few nights and if the weather is kind the plan is to drive out there. I have been there once before, travelling with others so it was more of a drive through...so I am aware of the distances and travel times involved.
This time I am with a group of photographers....what would you say is the best time to visit the Mesquite Dunes....sunrise or sunset ? I am hoping sunset but if you tell me sunrise then I will get the group organised for an early start.
Really appreciate any advice you may care to share.

Thank you very much indeed, glad you enjoyed it!

I'd go to Mesquite at sunset, especially if you plan to go to DV for the day. Leaving Vegas in time for sunrise, accounting for the time you'll need to navigate the dunes, would mean... not going to bed, basically

Hope this helps, and enjoy your time in DV!

Best regards,

Vieri

**Mallee Boy** · 08-04-2018, 05:19 PM

Thanks Vieri….
"would mean... not going to bed, basically

"
….well it is Vegas !!

**bhbrake** · 08-04-2018, 05:25 PM

Excellent detail and the blue hues are nice compliment to the light sands. I was at the great sand dunes earlier this summer, but struggled greatly with the extreme wind conditions and cloudless days. On a good day you get a very similar feel to this and it is so peaceful.

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The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Another piece of fine imagery... as always from yourself. Thank you very much for your very kind comment, much appreciated! Best regards, Vieri

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Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by The Madshutter Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards Vieri Almost a watercolor feel.

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The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul Almost a watercolor feel. Thank you for your comment, much appreciated indeed, I always try and go for a painterly feel with my images and I am very happy you liked it! Best regards, Vieri

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Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by The Madshutter Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards Vieri Oh, this is truly beautiful.

08-02-2018, 02:45 PM	#26
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by Photogoof Oh, this is truly beautiful. Thank you very much, glad you liked it! Best regards, Vieri

08-02-2018, 04:42 PM	#27
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Originally posted by The Madshutter Beautiful Mesquite Dunes, in Death Valley (USA), are always a great source of inspiration for me and lend themselves to long exposure abstract images perfectly. Leica SL, Voigtlander 15mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thanks for viewing, best regards Vieri Hi Vieri, Beautiful shot, love the simplicity. I hope to be there in a few weeks. Staying in Las Vegas for a few nights and if the weather is kind the plan is to drive out there. I have been there once before, travelling with others so it was more of a drive through...so I am aware of the distances and travel times involved. This time I am with a group of photographers....what would you say is the best time to visit the Mesquite Dunes....sunrise or sunset ? I am hoping sunset but if you tell me sunrise then I will get the group organised for an early start. Really appreciate any advice you may care to share.

08-04-2018, 07:01 AM	#28
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mallee Boy Hi Vieri, Beautiful shot, love the simplicity. I hope to be there in a few weeks. Staying in Las Vegas for a few nights and if the weather is kind the plan is to drive out there. I have been there once before, travelling with others so it was more of a drive through...so I am aware of the distances and travel times involved. This time I am with a group of photographers....what would you say is the best time to visit the Mesquite Dunes....sunrise or sunset ? I am hoping sunset but if you tell me sunrise then I will get the group organised for an early start. Really appreciate any advice you may care to share. Thank you very much indeed, glad you enjoyed it! I'd go to Mesquite at sunset, especially if you plan to go to DV for the day. Leaving Vegas in time for sunrise, accounting for the time you'll need to navigate the dunes, would mean... not going to bed, basically Hope this helps, and enjoy your time in DV! Best regards, Vieri

08-04-2018, 05:19 PM	#29
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Thanks Vieri…. "would mean... not going to bed, basically " ….well it is Vegas !!

08-04-2018, 05:25 PM	#30
bhbrake Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 338	Excellent detail and the blue hues are nice compliment to the light sands. I was at the great sand dunes earlier this summer, but struggled greatly with the extreme wind conditions and cloudless days. On a good day you get a very similar feel to this and it is so peaceful.

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