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 04/27/2012 07:54:15 AM · #1
hi guys, im gonna be in death valley next week. its a 2 day/1 night side trip from vegas so i dont have a lot of time and want to plan what time i do have wisely.

do you have any advise for locations and must have gear for this type of shooting? im thinkin of mesquite dunes for sunrise. but i also want to shoot badwater salt flats but i guess that would have to be sunset and night time.

thanks :)
 04/27/2012 12:22:15 PM · #2
I'd PM cutlassdude70 and Gringo and ask them.

They've both been to Bodie, and those two know the area. Check out their ports...

Rhyolite was cool when I was there a jillion years ago.....
 04/27/2012 12:25:57 PM · #3
I don't think Gringo is around anymore....The last challenge he entered was in 2010

Message edited by author 2012-04-27 12:26:16.
 04/27/2012 12:38:15 PM · #4
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
I don't think Gringo is around anymore....The last challenge he entered was in 2010

He's still a paid member.......

And a super nice guy!......8~)
 04/27/2012 12:43:37 PM · #5
Originally posted by littleny:
hi guys, im gonna be in death valley next week. its a 2 day/1 night side trip from vegas so i dont have a lot of time and want to plan what time i do have wisely.

do you have any advise for locations and must have gear for this type of shooting? im thinkin of mesquite dunes for sunrise. but i also want to shoot badwater salt flats but i guess that would have to be sunset and night time.

thanks :)


Most popular spots:

Zabriskie Point -- Be there at sunrise unless you want to shoot into the sun at sunset however the sunset is also very beautiful there. Use your Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6L and see if you can catch some of the hikers there like I did here:


Badwater Basin -- Be there at sunset. Use your Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM. I took this last month:


Mesquite Sand Dunes -- Be there at either sunrise or sunset and you can use either of your lenses

Other places you can visit during the day: Dante's View, Ubehebe Crater, Scotty's Castle, Rhyolite Ghost Town in Nevada, etc

The ideal place to stay is at Furnace Creek Ranch because it is close to all the destinations.

Have fun!

Message edited by author 2012-04-27 12:53:34.
 04/27/2012 08:21:09 PM · #6
thanks..good stuff here. lovely shots too

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