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Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · Death Valley PtII….(3) We unfortunately had only one day in Death Valley to spend in the park while on vacation. I was aware from reading on the forum that the blossoms were back in bloom. Even though I had heard that they were not quite as nice as the year 2003 we still felt compelled to visit the area. Death Valley is a huge park. Immediately from the gate we were welcomed with the sight of patches of wild flowers everywhere. Below is a mini-landscape of one of these patches we were treated with. A Desert in Blossom - Later on we ventured further into the park. This was one of the most accessible sand dunes from the road. It was about a 45 minute haul up and down the dunes to reach the farthest point. I wandered around for sometime before I decided to setup for this shot. What a gorgeous sight! I know this image does not come close to the beauty we were seeing but it serves as a nice memory. Sculptured Layers - Just prior to sunset we decided to make our way back. It was a long way back to our hotel so it made sense to start out at this time. But heading out of the park the light was calling. Viewing the flowers from the vehicle was far too tempting to just pass by. So what I did I do? I did what any other photographer would have done. I pulled over for that one last shot. Hope you enjoyed our little visit to the park. Desolation in Bloom - Comments always appreciated. Thanks for viewing. Al B Mar 25, 2008 at 03:19 PM

JimFox Offline Moderator Image Upload: On p.1 #2 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Hey Al, Nice! Well atleast you got your feet wet, I mean dry in DV! The dunes are incredible huh? But isn't it amazing how hard it is to find some without footprints! When I traveled into the dunes, I always tried to step where others had stepped. But obviously many people just aren't thinking like that... It's hard to pick a favorite, but I think that last one with the softer light is really nice, and a wonderful view of the desert as a whole. Jim Mar 25, 2008 at 03:54 PM

Desert Rat Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Hey looks like you found a desert 5 spot in the first shot.. lower right the pink flower.... Just a correction it was 2005 that was the bloom of the century... Edited by Desert Rat on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:36 PM GMT Edited on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:36 PM Mar 25, 2008 at 03:55 PM

realkuhl Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Al, nice to see the park thru your eyes. These are all nice photos. Well done. Mar 25, 2008 at 04:34 PM

bshamilton Online Image Upload: On p.1 #5 · Death Valley PtII….(3) I agree! Lovely set, Al! You can find some really cool scenes in some fairly mundane scenery!! Really love the grand view in the last, with the softer light and fantastic catch of desert color and texture! Well done! Barry Mar 25, 2008 at 05:06 PM

Javier Rey Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #6 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Good wor, Al. The second one is really impressive: I love angle and cmposition. The last one is great too. Javier Mar 25, 2008 at 05:28 PM

hugh Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #7 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Hello Al, Thanks for sharing the trip. Interesting images from a unique place. hugh Mar 25, 2008 at 05:29 PM

adamp88 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #8 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Nice pics, Al. Especially like the last one - great composition and the detail from foreground to back is really nice. It's a shame someone had to leave footprints all over the dune in the 2nd one. Mar 25, 2008 at 05:35 PM

Zeph Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #9 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Well done Al, love the last shot, it really captures the beauty of the valley. The colors are great both the FG and BG mountains.... Mar 25, 2008 at 05:37 PM

David Leask Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #10 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Great shots Al - I love the colours in them David Mar 25, 2008 at 05:41 PM

Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #11 · Death Valley PtII….(3) JimFox wrote: Hey Al, Nice! Well atleast you got your feet wet, I mean dry in DV! The dunes are incredible huh? But isn't it amazing how hard it is to find some without footprints! When I traveled into the dunes, I always tried to step where others had stepped. But obviously many people just aren't thinking like that... It's hard to pick a favorite, but I think that last one with the softer light is really nice, and a wonderful view of the desert as a whole. Jim Hi Jim, Absolutely! What a shame people are not more considerate of their paths they take over the dunes. I walked around for over an hour once we got there only to find it was impossible to capture a shot without foot prints. I ended up using the 70 -200 to reach out to an area that had the least amount of traffic. A location that I would love to return to. It's difficult when you are on vacation to get each spot at all the right times of the day and night. Glad you enjoyed this series. They are all special reminders of the wonderful time we had in the park. Thanks, Al B Mar 25, 2008 at 06:18 PM

ScaryFox Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #12 · Death Valley PtII….(3) A great set, Al. So different from when we were there a year ago. No flowers, it was all just dry and hot and overcast. I like the last one the most. Ute Mar 25, 2008 at 06:30 PM

Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #13 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Eric - It was the bloom of the century that attracted us to this area. Thanks for verifying the year. Yes, the pink flower is unusual. John - It was our first time there. I'd love to go back and spend more time. Glad you enjoyed this series Barry - It was the light as we drove out of the park that motivated me to pull over and capture that last shot. I will never forget the feeling we had as we stood there and observed the field of flowers stretched in front of us. Javier - Always great to hear from you! I've enjoyed your shore images very much this week. Hugh - Glad you enjoyed the images. It was great being there and it was great giving my new gear a chance to work out. Adam - I had extreme difficulty in the dunes setting up because of all of the foot prints. In the end and looking back it was still great to be there and view their beauty. The last image is one of my favourites as well. Glad you enjoyed this series. Zeph - I am pleased the last shot really captures the essence of the valley for you as it does for me. It truly is one of my favourites. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. David - Yeah, for desert scenes I was surprised how the colour could dominate. Have to ....have to return one day soon to experience more areas of the park. Thanks everyone for all of your comments. I hope to have more images from the rest of our trip posted later on in the week. Al B Mar 26, 2008 at 11:29 AM

ltr03 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #14 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Well done Al! lovely views Mar 26, 2008 at 01:08 PM

pappy Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #15 · Death Valley PtII….(3) It's a beautiful series, Al. I am always amazed to see the array of colours in desert conditions as your first shows. 2 and 3 are superb. peter Mar 26, 2008 at 04:15 PM

Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #16 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Ute - A very unique area...that's for sure. Glad you enjoy this series! The last image is my personal favourite as well. The light was so sweet I couldn't resist pulling over as we pulled out of the park. I really enjoyed your moody English capture this week. ltr03 - Thanks! We were both captivated with its beauty. Peter - The colour was everywhere as we entered the park. It really did catch us by surprise. Glad you enjoyed them. Your support of my work is always appreciated. Thanks everyone! Still a few days left of the trip. I hope to be able to process more later this week. Al B Mar 27, 2008 at 02:20 PM

Nello Milanese Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #17 · Death Valley PtII….(3) 2nd shot works for me the best! I like the gold-blue contrast and the comp.! good job Al Mar 27, 2008 at 04:28 PM

Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #18 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Nello Milanese wrote: 2nd shot works for me the best! I like the gold-blue contrast and the comp.! good job Al Hi Nello, I am pleased you preferred the 2nd shot the best. I had difficulty composing this shot in the midst of all of the people foot imprints. After quite sometime of wandering around the dunes I decided to go long and try in pull in a more distant dune with perhaps less human effects. Glad it worked for you. Al B Mar 28, 2008 at 11:49 AM

Tim ONeill Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #19 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Al Well seen and captured. The dunes around Stovepipe wells are always difficult th shoot without the ubiquitous footprints. DV is a place to be savored many times. Mar 28, 2008 at 02:12 PM

Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #20 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Tim ONeill wrote: Al Well seen and captured. The dunes around Stovepipe wells are always difficult th shoot without the ubiquitous footprints. DV is a place to be savored many times. Agreed, Tim. The DV is indeed a place to be savoured. We can't wait for one day when we can return. Al B Mar 28, 2008 at 07:20 PM

MASL Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #21 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Nice shots. You've got to love a place that seems that dead and then jumps to life (even if just for a week or two). I was there for a day and change about four weeks ago, plenty of wind to resurface the dunes but just the beginning of blooms. -Mark Mar 28, 2008 at 07:47 PM

Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #22 · Death Valley PtII….(3) MASL wrote: Nice shots. You've got to love a place that seems that dead and then jumps to life (even if just for a week or two). I was there for a day and change about four weeks ago, plenty of wind to resurface the dunes but just the beginning of blooms. -Mark Yes, certainly a surprise to us to visit the park while it was in bloom. Glad you enjoyed the pics. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. Al B Mar 29, 2008 at 01:28 PM

mark70x70 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #23 · Death Valley PtII….(3) Nice shots. Glad you got to go! Mark Mar 29, 2008 at 03:54 PM

Al B Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #24 · Death Valley PtII….(3) mark70x70 wrote: Nice shots. Glad you got to go! Mark Thanks Mark, we were fortunate that the wild flowers were still in bloom the week that we were visiting the park. Al B Mar 29, 2008 at 08:58 PM

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