On my Belly at Racetrack

In order to capture this image I had to lay on my belly. I did this so the rock was clearly in the foreground, the rock structure was standing proud in the middle ground while the mountains in the background were less prominent.

This image was captured on the north side of Racetrack. I had never seen images of the incredible rock structure before. It is totally surrounded by at least 1/4 of a mile of hard pan on all sides. So grateful to have finally witnessed this incredible place. However it is one of the bumpiest dirt road rides for 28 miles that I have ever experienced. 

I have a wonderfully exhausting day. Out early again tomorrow morning for sunrise.

Autostitched ProHDR images

Filterstorm

iPhoneography 101 starts on Saturday. Contact me to get a copy of the outline. Do you want to learn to use the apps of the iPhone to create photographs beyond a basic snapshot? Sign up for the iPhoneography 101 online course for easy to follow instruction. The course allows you to work at your own pace while having a professional standing by to provide assistance, answer questions and offer critiques. Starts March 12th - sign up now! Contact instructor: Teri Lou at teri@terilou.com and ask for a course outline.

Gas prices went up in Death Valley

Sandy Garden - Death Valley Dunes

I started my hike into the Death Valley Dunes at 5:45am before sunrise this morning. It was difficult to find a spot that didn't have hundred of foot prints so I could capture my image. So I hiked about 45 minutes until I found the perfect print free, razor sharp dune. However on my hike back to the car, I found this garden oasis. I just loved the 'moon' rocks among the greenery. Death Valley is an amazing place!

The best part of the day was the sunshine and warm weather. I actually put shorts on for the first time in a very long time. It was 72 degrees by 10:30am and reached a high of 78. More sunshine tomorrow and the next day and the next.....

On a side note, if you plan to make a trip here be sure to fuel up prior to your arrival. I think Death Valley may have the highest priced gas in the country. The guy on the bike has the right idea!

Do you want to learn to use the apps of the iPhone to create photographs beyond a basic snapshot? Sign up for the iPhoneography 101 online course for easy to follow instruction. The course allows you to work at your own pace while having a professional standing by to provide assistance, answer questions and offer critiques. Starts March 12th - sign up now! Contact instructor: Teri Lou at teri@terilou.com and ask for a course outline.