Zabriske terrain

[BarryHamilton]

Zeph's recent post from here called to mind a couple I got from Zabriske Point on my first visit in Dec '13.
Looking southerly the rocky terrain and erosion patterns, textures, and especially the range of colors really captured my attention, almost more than Manley Beacon!
Late afternoon, mostly in the shadow of the mountain.
c&c welcome.

Wide view....

Closer view of the lower right fg....

 

[AlanLichty]

Nice - the color in the hills around Death Valley are a veritable kaleidoscope and the area around Zabriskie Point especially so.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Nice - the color in the hills around Death Valley are a veritable kaleidoscope and the area around Zabriskie Point especially so.

Indeed! Can't wait to return, hopefully with nicer skies!
Thanks for lookin' in, Alan!

 

[ckcarr]

Very nice Barry!

Interesting how that looks so much like the Cainville area. Same stuff I wonder?

 

[JimFox]

Hey Barry, the shadows you got in this add to the depth, nice work despite no clouds.

 

[Zeph]

The desert is fascinating place because of the variety of people's perceptions, most only see a terrain that has been baked to a crisp and is devoid of nature, the challenge for us is prove this perception misguided by finding meaning and beautiful images.
Barry, these are great, with the closeup (2nd) holding my interest the longest with the fine detail and closed composition, love the contours and less bright contrasty tone.

 

[beavens]

Fine work, Barry! I think I'd like to see #1 in mono.

Jeff

 

[Ben Egbert]

Barry, I like these images, sky of not. That magical texture is brought out by the light you had and you made some great choices here.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Very nice Barry!

Interesting how that looks so much like the Cainville area. Same stuff I wonder?

Thanks, Craig! I'm not familiar with Cainville, but I'd imagine those erosion patterns are pretty common. What's amazing is the range of colors in DV, and not just here.

Hey Barry, the shadows you got in this add to the depth, nice work despite no clouds.

Many thanks, Jim!

The desert is fascinating place because of the variety of people's perceptions, most only see a terrain that has been baked to a crisp and is devoid of nature, the challenge for us is prove this perception misguided by finding meaning and beautiful images.
Barry, these are great, with the closeup (2nd) holding my interest the longest with the fine detail and closed composition, love the contours and less bright contrasty tone.

Thanks so much, Zeph! This shows one of the reasons I love the desert terrain, not only in DV but all over the Southwest. Thanks for your kind remarks!

Fine work, Barry! I think I'd like to see #1 in mono.

Jeff

Thanks, Jeff! May have to give b&w a try with it.

Barry, I like these images, sky of not. That magical texture is brought out by the light you had and you made some great choices here.

Thanks, Ben. Yeah, despite the sky at least the hillside was mostly in shad so it gave me a lot to work with. Glad you enjoyed these.

 

[Tom Narwid]

Nice - the color in the hills around Death Valley are a veritable kaleidoscope and the area around Zabriskie Point especially so.

Nice work Barry.They are both winners.

 

[Artur Stanisz]

I think that the second one is better. Sky doesn't seem to add anything to the first one. I like a natural look in these photos.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Nice work Barry.They are both winners.

Thanks so much, Tom!

I think that the second one is better. Sky doesn't seem to add anything to the first one. I like a natural look in these photos.

I strive for the natural look so your comment means a lot to me! Yeah, about the only thing the sky is good for in the wider view is a little idea of the scale of the whole hillside.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Zeph's recent post from here called to mind a couple I got from Zabriske Point on my first visit in Dec '13.
Looking southerly the rocky terrain and erosion patterns, textures, and especially the range of colors really captured my attention, almost more than Manley Beacon!
Late afternoon, mostly in the shadow of the mountain.
c&c welcome.

Wide view....

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Closer view of the lower right fg....

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Death Valley is one of my favorite places and Zabriskie Point is one of the best locations to work. Good job with the light you had to work with, Barry.