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Valley of Fire

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Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 25, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Valley of Fire
After seeing some intriguing images of Valley of Fire, I drove over this past Easter weeknd with Synnatschkes' e-guide in hand. Hit the prime locations, and did some meandering to find other interesting spots. Way too many places to explore in a few short days.

#1 was the Fire wave. Clouds on the horizon prevented a glowing sunset both nights.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 25, 2011 at 10:45 PM
#2 Rainbow steps at Tony K's Crazy Hill
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 25, 2011 at 10:47 PM
#3 Windstone Arch
Just enough room inside to sit down.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 25, 2011 at 10:49 PM
#4 Beehive Alcove
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 25, 2011 at 10:58 PM
#5 Weepage Arch
Ventured a short ways up a narrow spot and stumbled onto this tiny double arch that I named Weepage Arch due to the weeping stains on one side.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM
#6 The weeping stains on the one side.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM
#7 Yellow Ribbon
This ribbon of color was close to the Weeping Arch.
Posted by Bret Edge on April 25, 2011 at 11:30 PM
These are all awesome Doug, but I'm most impressed with your photo of Weepage Arch. Killer. Just killer. :toast:
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on April 26, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Some very beautiful shots here Doug!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on April 26, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Superb set, Doug. Some unique images. :toast:
Posted by Paul Wegemann on April 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Great series, Doug, and what an amazing place. I'm really partial to #2 from this set.
Posted by Stan Rose on April 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Ditto to the above comments--good stuff! Interesting to see a non-supersaturated version of #2; thats my fav along with #3
Posted by Joe Rogers on April 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Thanks, Doug.....many interesting formations I had not seen before, and great images as well. Checked out the e-guide you mentioned and it looks like very useful information.
Joe Rogers
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 26, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Joe- the e-guide that John M mentioned a few weeks ago was a great resource to have and well worth the five dollars.
Stan- As you can tell, I am usually conservative in the processing and saturation.
Bret- Coming up on Weepage Arch unexpectedly was like finding a gem. I think maybe it may need a little more local contrast.
Koveh, Bill, Paul- Thanks.
Posted by Grant Collier on April 26, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Some great shots! Makes me want to get out there...
Posted by John Mumaw on April 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Glad to see that your trip was such a success!
The only one that doesn't grab me is #4. The rest are quite good, with special kudos for the last two more intimate captures (incl. #2).
#2 seems like it could use a bit o' the ol' local contrast enhancement to make it 'pop' more while still staying true to your conservative principles. :wink:
This series sure inspires me to try and make it out there myself. Great work, Doug!

P.S.
I really like the image you posted in the 'April Showers' topic!
Posted by Ken Wyatt on April 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Wow! I need to get back there!
Posted by Joseph Kayne on April 26, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Real Neat neat Stuff!!!!!