After Hoover Dam, I stopped in Las Vega to pick up Elizabeth from the airport and we headed out for Death Valley. We arrived well after dark. The ride through the desert in the dark was eerie. It felt like there was a forest closing in all around us when, in fact, it was all open desert. the lack of anything to reflect the headlights back was mistaken for something absorbing all the light.
On the first day, our first stop was Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. I've never had a chance to stand on such a large expanse of sand. Of course, the mountains behind add a good bit to the visual interest as well.
It would be nice to find a stretch without footprints, but I don't believe that is possible. There is not a lot of wind and people are walking all over.
This is a most picturesque place. Even at the time of the shooting, late morning, it is filled with shadow and color.
And when reduced to monochrome, the shapes and shading is very pleasing.
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