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p.1 #1An Evening in the Dunes
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I have been visiting Death Valley every year since 2009 and while I have witnessed a variety of weather, I must say my last visit coincided with some of the most varied storm light while in the dunes. Here are four images in chronological order. Side light, back light, front light, and twilight, there was no shortage of opportunity. All shot with my Sony A7R V and 12-24mm f2.8 GM.
May 21, 2025 at 04:18 PM
p.1 #2An Evening in the Dunes
Spectacular set, Jim. Each one is a real beauty. Did you have to do a lot of cloning out of footprints? On my visits to DV I’ve never had real clean dunes, always so many footprints.
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May 21, 2025 at 04:26 PM
p.1 #4An Evening in the Dunes
Ross Martin wrote:
Spectacular set, Jim! Each one is a real beauty. Did you have to do a lot of cloning out of footprints? On my visits to DV I’ve never had real clean dunes, always so many footprints.
The wind had been up all day and honestly, zero footprints. I tend to head very far east away from the parking lot, so I generally see fewer anyway, but the wind did its job.
Spectacular set, Jim! Each one is a real beauty. Did you have to do a lot of cloning out of footprints? On my visits to DV I’ve never had real clean dunes, always so many footprints.
The wind had been up all day and honestly, zero footprints. I tend to head very far east away from the parking lot, so I generally see fewer anyway, but the wind did its job.
May 21, 2025 at 04:40 PM
p.1 #5An Evening in the Dunes
JimPatterson wrote:
The wind had been up all day and honestly, zero footprints. I tend to head very far east away from the parking lot, so I generally see fewer anyway, but the wind did its job.
Nice! Sending a vote your way.
Ross Martin wrote
Spectacular set, Jim! Each one is a real beauty. Did you have to do a lot of cloning out of footprints? On my visits to DV I’ve never had real clean dunes, always so many footprints.Nice! Sending a vote your way.
May 21, 2025 at 04:45 PM
p.1 #6An Evening in the Dunes
Very impressive image set - each piece is done in professional work
May 21, 2025 at 05:00 PM
p.1 #8An Evening in the Dunes
Great shots here. Love the wide view. Great use of light.
May 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
p.1 #11An Evening in the Dunes
Oh my, this is what I dream of when going to dunes. You took good advantage of spectacular conditions, each a beauty, but #1 stands out for me - the sand flying away in the wind adds a final dramatic touch. 
May 22, 2025 at 06:22 AM
p.1 #12An Evening in the Dunes
Gives new meaning to the term, "Burning Sands", Jim!
Douglas
Douglas
May 22, 2025 at 07:15 AM
p.1 #13An Evening in the Dunes
The entire set is magnificent! Each photo touches a particular sense of the setting.
#2 the warmth and glow
#3 the texture of the sand and depth of the sky
#4 the calm coolness of the approaching evening
#1 this is my favorite, as I can feel the blowing sand across my ankles and legs
Well done!
#2 the warmth and glow
#3 the texture of the sand and depth of the sky
#4 the calm coolness of the approaching evening
#1 this is my favorite, as I can feel the blowing sand across my ankles and legs
Well done!
May 22, 2025 at 08:22 AM
p.1 #14An Evening in the Dunes
I think they are all spectacular but the 1st and 3rd are really special. GJ!
May 22, 2025 at 01:13 PM
p.1 #15An Evening in the Dunes
You have my vote. Beautiful images and the colors, amazing.
May 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
p.1 #17An Evening in the Dunes
Nice, Jim. FWIW, I like the first one the best.
Dan
Dan
May 23, 2025 at 09:15 AM
p.1 #18An Evening in the Dunes
I love it when I open up a post and get goosebumps! You got me good Jim these are just awesome, drama, comps and sheer mood
Great and YGMV
Karl
Great and YGMV
Karl
May 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
p.1 #20An Evening in the Dunes
gdanmitchell wrote:
Nice, Jim. FWIW, I like the first one the best.
Dan
Probably why I led with that one. One of my favorites from early in the evening.
Nice, Jim. FWIW, I like the first one the best.
Dan
Probably why I led with that one. One of my favorites from early in the evening.
May 23, 2025 at 05:04 PM