Algerian Arch Angels IV by MarselvanOosten

Last month I was Highly Commended in the Travel Photographer Of The Year Awards for a series of images that I shot in Algeria.

This is the fourth image from that series. The first image is here, as well as some background info.

The Sahara is constantly changing – the sand goes where the wind goes. As a result, the dunes are always on the move. In some areas entire rock formations have been swallowed by the sand, in others you can still witness this happening – like in this shot. The guy on top of the arch is one of our crew.

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sensual by zieniu by zieniu

I invite you to my photo workshops: online and in person. Retouching + shooting with models

I prepare agenda for you based on your needs and your current portfolio.

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sensual by zieniu by zieniu

I invite you to my photo workshops: online and in person. Retouching + shooting with models

I prepare agenda for you based on your needs and your current portfolio.

Contact me at pr@zieniu.pl and I’ll get back to you with more details

http://bit.ly/15QEcyt

Smoky Mudbath by albanhenderyckxphotography

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Starry Senja by stianklo

PLEASE VIEW ON BLACK! Okshornan, Tungeneset in Senja Island. If you want the chance to explore Arctic Norway and Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway in particular, please check out www.lofotentours.com for phototours/workshops + additional information, itineraries and more pictures. Tourguides are Arild Heitmann and yours truly. Book your spot today at Lofoten Tours Website and be sure to follow us at Facebook – Personal Facebook – Google+ – Twitter – Instagram – Ello.

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Starry Senja by stianklo

PLEASE VIEW ON BLACK! Okshornan, Tungeneset in Senja Island. If you want the chance to explore Arctic Norway and Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway in particular, please check out www.lofotentours.com for phototours/workshops + additional information, itineraries and more pictures. Tourguides are Arild Heitmann and yours truly. Book your spot today at Lofoten Tours Website and be sure to follow us at Facebook – Personal Facebook – Google+ – Twitter – Instagram – Ello.

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“Timing” by MarkMetternich

WORKSHOPS: HERE.
7 VIDEO TUTORIALS: HERE.

At about 1 AM my clients and I were suddenly woken by high winds beating on our tents and the strong smell of ozone in the air. Being that we were camped near the edge, this was a little alarming. Not only that, but all weather reports and radar predicted no storms nor rain and so I (stupidly) parked my 4WD miles away on a road that was in a wash! I downplayed my concern as I checked outside my tent. Even though it was dark, I could tell something serious was brewing! I told my clients we were ok and they went back to sleep. I did not sleep but kept watch on the conditions. We got up about an hour before sunrise to ensure that my clients had their photographic positions ready. We were greeted with amazing, thick and dramatic clouds almost ready to rain, but with a small gap just at the horizon. Anyone who has done landscape photography for a while knows that this is one of the better lighting conditions one can get. Just as the sun broke the horizon the light suddenly exploded! The intense orange glow was just awesome. I was preoccupied with helping my clients get the shot, and as soon as I knew they were all set up and shooting, I managed just one bracketed “grab shot” (here). After a little time, I knew we needed to get out of the area quickly because the weather was intensifying. We packed up our gear as fast as we could and took off, hiking some miles in a pretty intense pace. The very moment we reached my rig, the sky opened up and began to pour. After about 30 minutes of rigorous 4 wheel driving, we got into a safe area and we looked back. The location we had been shooting was getting clobbered with rain that looked like armageddon with violent lightning and flash flooding! One client remarked “that was some amazing timing!” It was certainly an adventure! 🙂 From this shoot, one of the clients got published in a popular Arizona magazine as well as ended up hiring me to post process some 73.5 inch super gloss acrylic mount fine art prints that he sold. I can not help but feel incredible privilege and gratitude to be able to do this work for a living! I will be announcing another very special workshop in the next week. Just watch my website HERE if you are interested.



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As always, thank you very much for looking, and GREAT light to you! :)


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The Door by albanhenderyckxphotography

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The Big Freeze by MarselvanOosten

Antarctica is probably the wildest place on earth. It’s very remote, the climate is extreme, the terrain is treacherous, and tourism is highly regulated. Over the past years, I have visited this amazing continent several times, and each time I’m baffled by the awe-inspiring landscape. If you like rugged scenery, floating ice and reflections, this is it.

If you’re interested in joining me next year on a landscape and wildlife photography trip of a lifetime, please check out my website for more pictures, a tour impression video clip, and a detailed PDF:

Squiver Photo Tours & Workshops

Hope to see you there!

Marsel

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The Big Freeze by MarselvanOosten

Antarctica is probably the wildest place on earth. It’s very remote, the climate is extreme, the terrain is treacherous, and tourism is highly regulated. Over the past years, I have visited this amazing continent several times, and each time I’m baffled by the awe-inspiring landscape. If you like rugged scenery, floating ice and reflections, this is it.

If you’re interested in joining me next year on a landscape and wildlife photography trip of a lifetime, please check out my website for more pictures, a tour impression video clip, and a detailed PDF:

Squiver Photo Tours & Workshops

Hope to see you there!

Marsel

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

©2014 Marsel van Oosten, All Rights Reserved. This image is not available for use on websites, blogs or other media without the explicit written permission of the photographer.

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