Sand and more sand by Helen Betts

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30-MAR-2016

Sand and more sand

I don’t know how clear this will be, but the table beyond the shoe rack has a glass top protecting a lovely Moroccan window frame. However, we have had such an incredible amount of sand in the air recently, with a huge sandstorm a week ago, that it is entirely covered with sand. It was just cleaned with Windex four days ago…

Since Sahraa didn’t run away when she saw the camera, I decided to include her too instead of just showing the boring table ;-).

Red Crescent, posted earlier:

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/125s f/5.6 at 52.0mm iso2500 hide exif

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Date/Time	30-Mar-2016 15:36:02
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Model	NIKON D810
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Focal Length	52 mm
Exposure Time	1/125 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	2500
Exposure Bias	-0.33
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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		20-May-2016 18:43
Well captured and nicely composed image.VVV Paolo

Long Bach Nguyen		04-May-2016 18:27
lovely shot

Julie Oldfield		01-Apr-2016 01:08
A very sweet capture. It must be a bear to clean.

Dave Petersen Photography		31-Mar-2016 14:22
Sahara looks so peaceful and relaxed. She seems to be an amazing dog!! I really like the natural lighting and clarity in this image. For us here in Virginia, it is pollen, not sand that is really thick in the air. I would prefer sand I think. Voted

janescottcumming		31-Mar-2016 13:40
Love this composition with the restful Sahraa included. I didn't notice the sand because I was too busy looks at her! V

Stephanie		31-Mar-2016 11:07
Sahara looks adorable here! So glad you were able to capture her Helen! Sand storms are nasty things ~ unbelievable how much dust is on your table!! V

Bill Miller		31-Mar-2016 07:04
Sahraa seems very at home on the rug. I can imagine the sand is a big problem.

larose forest photos		30-Mar-2016 19:59
She is such a beauty and in my humble opinion adds immeasurably to the photo :-) If you hadn't mentioned the sand I would have thought that was just the texture of the table top. Amazing! V

Mairéad		30-Mar-2016 19:32
She looks very comfortable and perhaps she has finally resigned herself to living with a photographer! Yes, I can see the sand - sounds like a good excuse for not dusting.

Colin Storey		30-Mar-2016 18:49
You can see the sand clearly, lovely image of Sahraa at rest.

bill friedlander		30-Mar-2016 18:32
At least you can shake out the carpet. Smart Sahraa. V

Nirvan Hope		30-Mar-2016 17:30
That's a lot of sand on an indoor table! I guess it's too fine to be held at bay by screens on windows and doors.

Raymond		30-Mar-2016 15:52
We sure live in a different part of the world! Opposite actually!!! Sahraa looks so peaceful and beautiful

carabias		30-Mar-2016 15:43
Sahara is very intelligent, he knows choose the best place to keep any possible move! Very interesting photograph. V

hamery		30-Mar-2016 15:22
Very enjoyable including Sahraa and she is so big now. Dusting and cleaning is a problem with all these sand, Helen. VVV ... :o)

Gerard Koehl		30-Mar-2016 15:21
Cool... V

Gary Hudes		30-Mar-2016 15:19
This is wonderful, Helen. I love the peaceful mood with Sahara and the shoes, all resting. V.