Landscape Viewing Death Valley from Above

Viewing Death Valley from Above · **1 Like**

This is a photo taken from Dante's View, 5500'. looking down at the salt flats and the Bad Water area of Death Valley, elevation minus 282 feet. The area has received snow and rain the last couple of days.

Barnster · 04-15-2012, 11:37 PM

What an amazing landscape!!Where does the road in the middle to to and from?

okitoki · 04-15-2012, 11:44 PM

Area 51?

Amazing landscape...

**Bob Harris** · 04-15-2012, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by Barnster

What an amazing landscape!!Where does the road in the middle to to and from?

That is Badwater Road, it runs on the east side of Death Valley and intersects with Hwy 178 at the north and south ends of the valley. Thanks for looking, glad you like the photo. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 04-15-2012, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by okitoki

Area 51?

Amazing landscape...

That is in Nevada, but it is actually very close to Death Valley. Thanks for taking a look here, glad you like the photo. Bob

**usn ret** · 04-16-2012, 12:04 AM

Bob, been there numerous time for work and pleasure and the place always overwhelms me with its awesomeness and expanse. Thanks for posting....Cliff

**Bob Harris** · 04-16-2012, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by usn ret

Bob, been there numerous time for work and pleasure and the place always overwhelms me with its awesomeness and expanse. Thanks for posting....Cliff

thank you Cliff, here is a view from Zabriskie Point taken with the Kx looking down at the flats, we had a little snow at Dante's View when we visited today.

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**usn ret** · 04-16-2012, 01:08 AM

Having been there Bob, I know how difficult it is to get the colours top pop and you have done well in that respect. K5 maybe? Cliff

**Bob Harris** · 04-16-2012, 01:16 AM

Originally posted by usn ret

Having been there Bob, I know how difficult it is to get the colours to pop and you have done well in that respect. K5 maybe? Cliff

K5 in 1st, Kx in 2nd, I think it had more to do with lighting today Cliff

**usn ret** · 04-16-2012, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

K5 in 1st, Kx in 2nd, I think it had more to do with lighting today Cliff

Still a great capture.......Cliff

**rayallen** · 04-16-2012, 01:38 AM

I have never seen Death Valley depicted like that. It looks very inhospitable. Thank you for sharing those views. Not surprised they gave it that name.

**usn ret** · 04-16-2012, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

I have never seen Death Valley depicted like that. It looks very inhospitable. Thank you for sharing those views. Not surprised they gave it that name.

Yes Ray, DV is very inhospitable and it will kill in a heartbeat. Every year they average 2-3 deaths of tourists who get lost and leave the vehicle. A few years back 2 people were killed in a flash flood that caught their vehicle and mother nature used it for a toy. Never heard if they drowned or sustained trauma injuries as their vehicle was tossed around by the raging floodwater. There is beauty in DV, you just have be able to see and appreciate it, ie the SAND DUNES AND THE WILD FLOWERS in bloom and the beautiful sunsets. Cheers .. Cliff

**Bruce Clark** · 04-16-2012, 05:47 AM

Bob, what a harsh yet beatiful looking place. Thanks for sharing this.

**Cee Cee** · 04-16-2012, 07:01 AM

awesome shot of a dramatic landscape, very well captured, ... wow!

cheers.

RoxnDox · 04-16-2012, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by usn ret

Yes Ray, DV is very inhospitable and it will kill in a heartbeat. Every year they average 2-3 deaths of tourists who get lost and leave the vehicle. A few years back 2 people were killed in a flash flood that caught their vehicle and mother nature used it for a toy. Never heard if they drowned or sustained trauma injuries as their vehicle was tossed around by the raging floodwater. There is beauty in DV, you just have be able to see and appreciate it, ie the SAND DUNES AND THE WILD FLOWERS in bloom and the beautiful sunsets. Cheers .. Cliff

Oh yes, DV is a harsh, beautiful place. One of those places where you best respect Mother Nature, or she will kick your ass up one side and down the other...

Great shots, especially the first!

Jim

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Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	What an amazing landscape!!Where does the road in the middle to to and from?

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okitoki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 150	Area 51? Amazing landscape...

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Barnster What an amazing landscape!!Where does the road in the middle to to and from? That is Badwater Road, it runs on the east side of Death Valley and intersects with Hwy 178 at the north and south ends of the valley. Thanks for looking, glad you like the photo. Bob

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by okitoki Area 51? Amazing landscape... That is in Nevada, but it is actually very close to Death Valley. Thanks for taking a look here, glad you like the photo. Bob

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usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Bob, been there numerous time for work and pleasure and the place always overwhelms me with its awesomeness and expanse. Thanks for posting....Cliff

04-16-2012, 01:08 AM	#8
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Having been there Bob, I know how difficult it is to get the colours top pop and you have done well in that respect. K5 maybe? Cliff

04-16-2012, 01:16 AM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by usn ret Having been there Bob, I know how difficult it is to get the colours to pop and you have done well in that respect. K5 maybe? Cliff K5 in 1st, Kx in 2nd, I think it had more to do with lighting today Cliff

04-16-2012, 01:29 AM	#10
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by Bob Harris K5 in 1st, Kx in 2nd, I think it had more to do with lighting today Cliff Still a great capture.......Cliff

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	I have never seen Death Valley depicted like that. It looks very inhospitable. Thank you for sharing those views. Not surprised they gave it that name.

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usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by rayallen I have never seen Death Valley depicted like that. It looks very inhospitable. Thank you for sharing those views. Not surprised they gave it that name. Yes Ray, DV is very inhospitable and it will kill in a heartbeat. Every year they average 2-3 deaths of tourists who get lost and leave the vehicle. A few years back 2 people were killed in a flash flood that caught their vehicle and mother nature used it for a toy. Never heard if they drowned or sustained trauma injuries as their vehicle was tossed around by the raging floodwater. There is beauty in DV, you just have be able to see and appreciate it, ie the SAND DUNES AND THE WILD FLOWERS in bloom and the beautiful sunsets. Cheers .. Cliff

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Bob, what a harsh yet beatiful looking place. Thanks for sharing this.

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Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	awesome shot of a dramatic landscape, very well captured, ... wow! cheers.

04-16-2012, 08:17 AM	#15
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by usn ret Yes Ray, DV is very inhospitable and it will kill in a heartbeat. Every year they average 2-3 deaths of tourists who get lost and leave the vehicle. A few years back 2 people were killed in a flash flood that caught their vehicle and mother nature used it for a toy. Never heard if they drowned or sustained trauma injuries as their vehicle was tossed around by the raging floodwater. There is beauty in DV, you just have be able to see and appreciate it, ie the SAND DUNES AND THE WILD FLOWERS in bloom and the beautiful sunsets. Cheers .. Cliff Oh yes, DV is a harsh, beautiful place. One of those places where you best respect Mother Nature, or she will kick your ass up one side and down the other... Great shots, especially the first! Jim