I risked my camera there, going during a high-wind warning, and it stopped working towards the end of the day. Coming home I cleaned and vacuumed it thoroughly and it started to work again.
Thanks!
Posted by Dan Truong on February 21, 2009 at 5:37 AM
I gorgot to mention:
The ranger reports mention we might get CACTUS BLOOMING in march/april from al lthe rain that has been falling, if the ideal conditions line up.
Since this is a rare occurence in death valley we may want to keep our eyes peeled and ears pricked. It might be worth planning a trip there when the time is right.
Posted by Cory Freeman on February 21, 2009 at 10:01 AM
great shot Dan! I might consider cropping out the sky though.
Dan, I have got to go with the first composition. That is an excellent M&N scene IMHO. The blown sky did not bother me at all with my primary focus toward the main dune area. In fact, sky re-works are something that is possible in PS if handled properly. A really great scene no matter what.
Posted by Rodney Ninow on February 21, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Dan did the ranger say where in DV the cactus normally bloom?
Great scale in this one, love the composition, well done!
Posted by Dan Truong on February 21, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Thanks!
I could plop in a fake sky, but I don't usually re-work photos in that direction, or just crop it out since the angle I have permits it. I really wanted a general sentiment on that one...
For the flowers I couldn't tell you exactly. Maybe other more experienced members here could complete the info... However there are cactii all around, except maybe in sand dunes and salt fields.
Posted by Eric Good on February 23, 2009 at 12:56 AM
While the dog is more identifiable in the second image, I much prefer the composition of the first. Great capture... I love the dynamics involved with this shot!
Posted by Lon Overacker on February 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Dan,
Great image. Clearly the wind is a factor and your image captures that nicely. I prefer the posted version even though it's hard to figure out it's a dog walking the top of the dunes in front. A very good image for M&N and I'm glad your camera is still working.
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8 repliesI risked my camera there, going during a high-wind warning, and it stopped working towards the end of the day. Coming home I cleaned and vacuumed it thoroughly and it started to work again.
Thanks!
The ranger reports mention we might get CACTUS BLOOMING in march/april from al lthe rain that has been falling, if the ideal conditions line up.
Since this is a rare occurence in death valley we may want to keep our eyes peeled and ears pricked. It might be worth planning a trip there when the time is right.
I could plop in a fake sky, but I don't usually re-work photos in that direction, or just crop it out since the angle I have permits it. I really wanted a general sentiment on that one...
For the flowers I couldn't tell you exactly. Maybe other more experienced members here could complete the info... However there are cactii all around, except maybe in sand dunes and salt fields.
Great image. Clearly the wind is a factor and your image captures that nicely. I prefer the posted version even though it's hard to figure out it's a dog walking the top of the dunes in front. A very good image for M&N and I'm glad your camera is still working.
Lon