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Posted by Steve Sieren on February 10, 2010 at 9:37 PM
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"The Scale of a Sand Storm"

A Wild Sand Storm in Death Valley building up hundreds of feet into the air on spring day where you would you would only change lenses inside of a closed vehicle. I used my wind breaker and a very resistant UV filter made by Tiffen to protect the camera. Just some friendly advice, sand and earwax make a great mix so bring a Q-tip!


Posted by Steve Sieren on February 10, 2010 at 9:55 PM
cropped at a 100%
Posted by Robert Dayton on February 11, 2010 at 12:08 AM
A different sort of banner image, Steve. The blowing sand really creates
a feeling of motion, appealing to the sense of touch.
Posted by Benjamin Glatt on February 11, 2010 at 12:16 AM
That is ridiculous. Sweet shot man. :toast:
Posted by Eric A. Rosen on February 11, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Now this is pretty neat.. I was caught in a even worse storm in 2008 out in Death Valley.. it was just brown everywhere with 70MPH winds....
Posted by Steve Sieren on February 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM
It's pretty odd to see the sky everywhere look brown like that. It causes a tint to everything. I wonder what wind speed knock a person down. I've definitely learned you can't use a 3 season tent durning a sand storm. :biggrin:
Posted by Rudy Ruberti on February 11, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Impressive sandstorm and I like how it appears to touch the clouds. I remember driving through the Owens Valley years ago and it would frequently by filled with dust blowing off the lake bed. Cool pano!
Posted by Eric Good on February 11, 2010 at 10:34 PM
That is spectacular and makes a great pano. It's no wonder that area looks so alien with conditions like that.