White Sands National Monument, Alamagordo, New Mexico

Creativity/Tech Tips: Use a "long" or telephoto lens to render a feeling of compression. This was taken with a 300mm lens with tripod and mirror-lock-up. I used the lens flare to my advantage, furthering the "compressed and "airy" feeling in this image. Don't be afraid to experiment. In a white environment such as this, maually take a reading on a highlight area with your spot reflective meter (in camera) and "open up" (overexpose) 1 to 2 stops. Experiment with your system for optimum results.

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