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Valley of Shadow of Death
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Valley of Shadow of Death

by Jay Patel

Category: Earth, Sea & SkyAdded September 2, 20082,493 views

Mountains, Deserts, Clouds, Sunrise/Sunset

Keywords: California; Death Valley National Park; Clouds; Desert; Mountain; Sky; Evening; Sunset

This photo was taken in the middle of a sandstorm. The wind was blowing hard (30-40 mph) and it was a challenge to protect the camera from the 'stinging' sand. The glow in the distance is created by the setting sun through a crescent shaped crack in the clouds behind me.
Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA