The Fire Wave

[ProCaliberTraveler]

I returned yesterday from a 13-day, 2,500-mile road trip through Nevada, Arizona and Utah. My first stop was Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. I camped overnight in the park. Through the night, I heard what sounded like laughter coming from within the canyons. I later learned that this sound probably came from bighorn sheep.

This image is of Fire Wave. I had it all to myself early Monday morning, so I didn't have to elbow people out of the way to get my shot. I used a 10-20mm wide-angle lens for this visit, lent to me by my mother. It was overcast that morning, so I used black and white.

C&C always welcome.

 

[Ben Egbert]

b&W is a great choice

 

[AlanLichty]

Sounds like a fun trip - especially the no elbows part while shooting this one.

 

[JimFox]

Very cool image Michael. And what a great place to start off your long journey. VoF is so awesome.

Maybe because I have been to the Firewave so many times, for me color is the way to go.

 

[ProCaliberTraveler]

Very cool image Michael. And what a great place to start off your long journey. VoF is so awesome.

Maybe because I have been to the Firewave so many times, for me color is the way to go.

I arrived Sunday evening and was able to see what golden hour does to that landscape. It absolutely lights up! No wonder it’s called Valley of Fire because the rock has the same color as flame in sunlight. Also, good tip on the beehives.