Another World

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 22, 2010934 views35 comments

At 282 feet below sea level, Bad Water is the lowest point in North America, and one of the most unique and surreal anywhere in the world. This winter, the area received enough rain to fill the entire salt flats with water. I had a wonderful time exploring and photographing the area. I added a post to the Photocascadia Blog about my recent trip to Death Valley.

5D
17-40L
8 sec, f/18, ISO 100

Comments

35 comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on March 22, 2010 at 2:16 AM

WoW!!

this is very quiet scene

well done

Hamed

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on March 22, 2010 at 3:10 AM

Amazing work Zack. Really eye catching.

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Comment posted by Rafael Rojas on March 22, 2010 at 3:42 AM

This is very nice Zack. Maybe the dark area at the left a bit too heavy and unbalanced, but the image rocks anyway...Very well done. I love the blues...

Registered on March 1, 2009, 56 Posts, 623 Comments

Comment posted by Sebastien Lamadon on March 22, 2010 at 4:39 AM

This photo is just amazing.

Seb

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on March 22, 2010 at 5:00 AM

exquisite image. not nits, just

well done.

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Comment posted by Paulo A.Lopes on March 22, 2010 at 5:58 AM

Great mood here Zack.

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Comment posted by Emmanuel Coupe on March 22, 2010 at 6:54 AM

Excellent capture, particularly enjoy the FG.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 22, 2010 at 7:26 AM

I love the shapes along with the cool blue tones in this scene, Zach.

Ed

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on March 22, 2010 at 7:37 AM

This is a real keeper. The convergence and transitions make a compelling image. Quite mesmerizing. You have chosen a nice composition here. Well done Zack !

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on March 22, 2010 at 8:38 AM

Sick shot!

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Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on March 22, 2010 at 9:26 AM

Love this shot Zack! You could not have asked for a better foreground and the choice to let the hills go black was a wise move. The simplicity of the sky and background add so much to the scene while allowing the viewer to enjoy the intricate foreground. Once of my favs of yours! Great work!

Wayne

Registered on December 11, 2006, 303 Posts, 924 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on March 22, 2010 at 9:26 AM

Nice surreal take. Must have been an incredible sight. Well done sir

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on March 22, 2010 at 9:29 AM

I've never seen Badwater look like this. Amazing color, Zack; it's beautiful.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 22, 2010 at 1:14 PM

I love the comp. Great work. The left dark area is a bit too dark and unbalanced - but it's a great shot. Love the blues as well. Well done.

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 22, 2010 at 2:33 PM

Zach,

Truly, "another world." Great use of the WA creating such an expansive view. Aside from the obvious foreground, I like the twilight gradient in the sky and the touch of color on the horizon. Well done.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on March 22, 2010 at 2:41 PM

Fantastic all-around. A surreal and other-worldly shot.

Registered on August 20, 2007, 206 Posts, 998 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on March 22, 2010 at 6:16 PM

What a great mix of lines and blues. Well done Zack.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Burdick on March 22, 2010 at 6:23 PM

Excellent work Zack. Very impressive. I love the blue colors and the composition. The salt flats in the foreground contrast nicely to the negative space in the sky. Really, really nice!

Registered on May 1, 2009, 31 Posts, 197 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 22, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Oh man, what an original and captivating image! The warm horzon is the perfect addition to the stark composition and the glass-like blue surface over the receding patterns of the submerged scend. EXCELLENT!

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 22, 2010 at 6:55 PM

Another one with excellent luminosity and the comp drive the eye to the horizon. Very well done!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 22, 2010 at 7:58 PM

Sweeet! One of the best ive seen from this spot, everything is very well-balanced here!

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Comment posted by Jonathan Sinclair on March 22, 2010 at 9:23 PM

Absolutely stunning! great work!

Registered on February 11, 2010, 35 Posts, 39 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 22, 2010 at 10:12 PM

I think this is excellent!!! And pretty darn original too, at least in my experience.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 22, 2010 at 10:28 PM

So neat, Zack. Simple elements, but combined in a truly expert manner.

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Comment posted by Ben Horne on March 22, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Sweet shot! I'm curious how deep the water was. It's amazing how fast that place can change.

Registered on August 27, 2009, 51 Posts, 959 Comments

Comment posted by Reed Bowman on March 22, 2010 at 10:56 PM

Zack, this is stunning...one of the best images of Badwater I've seen, its not iconic but that is what makes it so special

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on March 23, 2010 at 12:12 AM

Love it!

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on March 23, 2010 at 4:19 AM

very surreal indeed! super.
georg

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Comment posted by David Edwards on March 23, 2010 at 6:54 AM

A stunning shot, Zack. I love the rich blue color and the reflective quality of the water. A beautiful and serene mood created by this great comp.

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Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on March 23, 2010 at 12:45 PM

Great catch Zack, love the touch of pink. A perfect complement to your Alvord flooded shot.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on March 23, 2010 at 10:20 PM

Just great. Made me go look up information about Death Valley. Congrats on a winner image.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on March 24, 2010 at 1:23 PM

I don't know if you've been there when it's dry... but savor the fact that you got to stand in water while taking this shot. Those conditions were just incredible, such a neat experience! I love the cool blues throughout this, and nice even distribution of lines.

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Comment posted by David Taylor on March 28, 2010 at 6:27 PM

What a surreal landscape, love the blue tones and the texture in the foreground. It's like a mirror's surface.

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Comment posted by David Taylor on March 28, 2010 at 6:28 PM

What a surreal landscape, love the blue tones and the texture in the foreground. It's like a mirror's surface.

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Comment posted by Mario Pappalardo on March 30, 2010 at 4:37 PM

Simple and Strong! Great!

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