Death Valley - after the flood Photo

Photographer’s Note

Last pic in my Death Valley series. As mentioned in the notes for the previous posts; California has received record setting rainfall this year. Death Valley was no exception. It received so much rain that the canyon floor - the hottest, driest place in the US - simply floded.

The picture is an attempt to represent the ennormeous scale of this majestatic place. I tried to do so by including lots of sky in contrast to the tiny figures on the right.

I think the subtle pastel colours complement the tranquil scene well.

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CliffW (2310) 2005-06-14 23:16

This is a very unusual and fascinating look at Death Valley. My memories of it are quite the opposite of wet. I think you've done a wonderful jon of representing this place in translucent graphic blues, when I usually think of browns. Of course, it's interesting without the people breaking the surface, but when added for scale and interest, I think they make the shot. Well done.

sandip (3492) 2005-06-15 1:26

a super photograph Mikkel.. i liked the way u composed it.
I like how u captured all those people in ur shot..
well done.

A WS for u.. say em what do u think.?

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tars (808) 2005-06-15 3:06

Very nice shot of the lake and the mountains again..... but i find the WS from Sandip an better frame.
Well done.... Tars

kaud (1838) 2005-06-15 3:08

A would have been great shot.
Very good composition.
Well place camera.
Only the sky has to be cropped to make it great.
A border may complete the shot after cropping.

OldRedFox (25) 2005-06-15 14:43

Perfect placement of the horizon - it brilliantly enhances the depth of view and cements the vastness of the view. In addition, the group of waders adds scale. Lovely shot!

alainh (35357) 2005-06-19 12:17

hello Mikkel
splendid light and an excelent frame. these small person in the corner are a must
congratulations
alain

michalu (792) 2005-06-24 6:38