This is my attempt to capture an image of wind itself, rather than something blowing or the destruction wrought by wind. I like the way my shadow melds into the shadows of the rippled sand.
Editing:
cropped; levels with gradient mask; curves; some dodging to soften the bottom edge of the shadow; sized and saved for web.
I knew I was taking a chance with this, but I really like the effect of the hair and sand ripples, so I went with it. I can see by the scores that it is a love it or hate it entry.
Thanks to everyone who left comments. I particularly like GrayGhost's suggestion of having something tangible (water or shell) in the composition. I am going to try the shot again when conditions are right. I think that may help the viewer realize the graininess is sand and not sensor noise.
Nice idea. Unfortunately the shadows are soft against the sand, and the image needs something more, maybe a wet spot, or something sharper like a sand dollar.
Nice graphic image - I like the way the sand lines echo and extend the windblown hair. A touch of levels and contrast really brings out the design in the sand a bit more, too. Good interpretation of the challenge!
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