While reading Bill Hetzer’s recent interesting feature on Chaco and Chelly canyons, I was reminded of my own visit to amazing Death Valley National Park which is located on the border of California and Nevada. With some areas below sea level, the Park has been labeled the “hottest, driest, and lowest” place in North America.
Despite its climate, various species of animals, plants, reptiles, and birds do exist; however, two of the most visited locations are Badwater Basin (282 feet/86 meters) below sea level with its salt flats, and Zabriskie Point, with its amazing rock formations and badlands.
A local guide at the time was very disappointed that the weather (rather perfect) was not over 100 degrees (37 Celsius) in order to “experience the harsh conditions”. He also insisted that everyone awake at 5:00 in the morning to observe sunrise and the transforming landscape. He was right about that – the changing light, colors, forms, and temperatures were awesome, and photographers were having a field day...
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| Approach to Park otherworldly |
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| Curvy Dunes |
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| Rugged Landscape |
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| Dune Shadows |
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| Badwater Basin |
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| Crunchy Salt! |
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| Early Morning |
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| Late Morning |
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| Color Changes |
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| Sunrise |
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| Photo Op |
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| Zabriskie Point Badlands |
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| Zabriskie Pt. rock formations |
Myra, excellent th report and pictures It is very interesting and educational.
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Antoun Merhy
Thank you Tony! Nice surprise to hear from you - hope all is well. Myra
DeleteBeautiful photos. It seems like a good location to escape winter weather.
ReplyDeleteStunning photographs, Myra. Such a beautiful Piece. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great photographer Myrna. Thanks for sharing
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