#deathvalley — Public Fediverse posts

Death Valley Airport Runway

Not many national parks have runways but Death Valley has three! This is the only paved strip in the park and there are only about six national parks around the US that have an airport or la

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/death-valley-airport-runway/

#California #NationalPark #NorthAmerica #OddInterestingAwesome #PhotoOfTheDay #USA #airport #California #DeathValley #DeathValleyNationalPark #desert #mountains #NationalPark #PhotoOfTheDay #travel #USA

The Long View Of Death Valley

From 6300' up on Aguereberry Point in Death Valley is a pretty great view looking South down the length of the park. Badwater Basin and more spreads far, far away.

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/the-long-view-of-death-valley/

#California #NationalPark #NorthAmerica #OddInterestingAwesome #USA #AguereberryPoint #California #DeathValley #DeathValleyNationalPark #mountains #NationalPark #PhotoOfTheDay #travel #USA

More and More Layers

Long time viewers of this blog, now in its 21st year, know I love layers. Oka

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/more-and-more-layers/

#Africa #Alaska #Asia #BritishColumbia #California #Canada #Jordan #MiddleEast #Nepal #NorthAmerica #OddInterestingAwesome #Oman #USA #Utah #Washington #Alaska #Asia #BritishColumbia #California #Canada #DeathValley #GrandCanyon #jordan #layer #layers #mountains #NationalPark #Nepal #oman #PhotoOfTheDay #travel #USA #Washington

abandoned shaft headframe and mine near the Skidoo Stamp Mill, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #mine #exploring #Skidoo #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned #photography #nikon

Ostracized by the herd, the lone church key can perished quickly near the abandoned Tiny Mine building east of the Skidoo mill site, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #skidoo #DVNP #abandoned #mine #cvvhrn

Holy Hanta Virus Batman abandoned shack and interior view of bunk springs and large rat nest near the Sunset Mine, , Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #mine #exploring #Skidoo #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned #photography #nikon

door hinge on the abandoned Tiny Mine building east of the Skidoo mill site, Death Valley, California. may 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #skidoo #DVNP #abandoned #mine

abandoned shaft shack near the Skidoo Stamp Mill, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #mine #exploring #Skidoo #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned #photography #nikon

abandoned shaft headframe and mine near the Skidoo Stamp Mill, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #mine #exploring #Skidoo #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned #photography #nikon

Abandoned stone dugout cellar, Eureka Mine, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #EurekaMine #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned

Top of the abandoned Skidoo Stamp Mill machinery Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #Skidoo #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned #photography #nikon

rusted church key (1930's to 60's) can and a small purple strand of Mirabilis (?) near an abandoned mine building east of the abandoned Skidoo Mill site, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #skidoo #DVNP #can #rust #churchkey #abandoned

Collapsed mine enterance, Eureka Mine, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #EurekaMine #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned

Abandoned Skidoo Stamp Mill machinery Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #Skidoo #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned

Remains of the Cashier Mill site, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #cashiermill #cvvhrn #DVNP #abandoned

A chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) at the abandoned Eureka Mine site, Death Valley, California June 2026 #chuckwalla #lizard #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #kiln #wildrose #DVNP

Inside looking out. Wildrose Charcoal kilns, Death Valley, California. May 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #exploring #kiln #wildrose #DVNP

door hinge on abandoned mine building east of the abandoned Skidoo mill site, Death Valley, California. may 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #lichens #exploring #skidoo #DVNP

Orange and yellow crustose lichens on weathered wood near the abandoned Skidoo mill site, Death Valley, California. may 2026 #deathvalley #weathered #lichens #exploring #skidoo #DVNP

ADORO IL GENIO - VALE

Cosa serve per creare uno spot unico? Un pizzico di #creatività, fotografia da #blockbuster, un tocco d'ironia, buoni attori, una storia inverosimile, una stracazzo di macchina e l'idea di un #comarketing tanto folle quanto vero.
Vale? Vale.

#adoroilgenio #2giugno #comicità #comedy #humor #cinema #automotive #film #tv #commercial #commercials #spot #SpotTV #hummer #comunicazione #advertising #pubblicità #reel #reels #movie #movies #audi #airbandb #deathvalley #weekend

Racetrack Grandstand Mirage

If you don't like your car too much, take a drive down to the Racetrack in Death Valley National Park. It's a dry lakebed that sometimes has mysterious rocks roving the playa.

Out in the middle(ish) is a rock outcropp

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/racetrack-grandstand-mirage/

#California #NationalPark #NorthAmerica #OddInterestingAwesome #PhotoOfTheDay #USA #California #DeathValley #mountains #NationalPark #PhotoOfTheDay #Racetrack #travel #USA

The most uninhabitable shirt-sleeve environment in the solar system...and you don't have to go as far as Artemis II to visit it. In fact, it's within a day's drive of Los Angeles. But beware: you might not come out the same as you went in.

Taken where the vibes begin, in the Panamint Valley: "Leave Behind Life".

#art #photography #landscape #sublimelandscape #DeathValley #AmericanWest #desert #California #road #roadway #highway #roadtrip

This scarf is a gift for my uncle, inspired by quartz clusters we saw together backpacking in Cottonwood Canyon in Death Valley. From what I've been reading I think they were formed by intrusive igneous rock forming around xenoliths, and by cooling very slowly forming the incredible quartz crystals we saw, which looked like rings around the darker xenoliths in the weathered rock face we saw. I'm not trained as a geologist though and would love to find more information about the geology of Cottonwood Canyon from someone with some real expertise!

The wool is targhee roving I got at the nor cal ren faire. I spun it on my small cross arm spindle and wove it on a loom I've been borrowing from a friend. It's plain weave set at 8epi. It looked very open on the loom, but fulled into a wonderfully bouncy and dense fabric.

After fulling I scoured the fabric, then used rubber bands to do this shibori inspired dye process. After putting on the rubber bands I gave it a bath in tannins I extracted from an oak gall, then in a bath of cool water with just a tiny bit of dissolved ferrous sulfate. It was so exciting to see the fabric turn grey in a a matter of just a few minutes when I put it in the iron bath!

#handweaving
#weaving
#handspinning
#naturaldyes
#dyes
#textiles
#handwoven
#handspun
#tiedye
#shibori
#oakgalls
#ferroussulfate
#naturaldye
#targhee
#wool
#geology
#xenolith
#quartz
#deathvalley

The vast salt flats of Death Valley, California. The bright sun shines intensely, illuminating the unique cracked patterns of the salt-covered ground. The salt flats extend endlessly, contrasting sharply with the deep blue sky. Distant mountains provide a rugged backdrop, enhancing the dramatic natural beauty of this arid landscape.

The ART:

#photography #landscape #LandscapePhotography #buyintoart #fineart #fineartphotography #wallart #desert #nature #deathvalley #saltflats

Satellite imaging showing how much Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park has refilled (via NASA). https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/152448/badwater-basin-refills?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon&linkId=325812372

#deathvalley #DeathValleyNationalPark #RemoteImaging #GIS #satellite #satelliteimaging #NAASA

Badwater Basin salt flats in Death Valley. The lowest point in North America is 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level. On July 9, 2021 a world record high temperature of 130 degrees F (54.4 C) was recorded at the aptly named Furnace Creek, nudging out the previous high of 129.9, August 16, 2020 also at Furnace Creek.

#hiking #photography #landscapephotography #hikingadventures #nature #California #desert #saltflats #nationalparks #DeathValley

More on #heatwave and how hot it will get in Death Valley. #DeathValley #DeathValleyNationalPark #NPS #hot #toasty https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/death-valley-could-approach-130-f-as-heat-intensifies-over-southwest/1557277

Sunrise Dunes, Desert Mountains. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Sunrise light highlights sand dunes against a backdrop of desert mountains.

Some of my recent Death Valley dunes photographs have featured a wild wind and sand storm — a very dramatic scene that was not easy to photograph. Here I switch to the opposite mood in the dunes, the quiet moment when the first sunrise light arrives. The light changes with incredible speed at this time of day, going from the soft blue tones of pre-sunrise to bright and harsh daytime colors in moments. I made this photograph during the first direct light, when distant mountains were still in shadows.

Continues at https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/21/sunrise-dunes-desert-mountains

#deathvalley #nationalpark #deva #dvnp #desert #sand #dunes #sunrise #nature #landscape #travel #photography

Desert Canyon, Morning Light. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Soft morning light on eroded landscape in a desert canyon.

There are places and subjects that I can return to many times and still find new ways to see them. This photograph comes from one of those places, one that I remember thinking I was “done with” a long time ago,. But every time I return I discover something that I missed before. For years I have photographed from the little valley that is the subject here… but only recently realized that it could serve as the subject as well as a camera position. Continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/19/desert-canyon-morning-light

#deathvalley #dvnp #deva #desert #nationalpark #nature #travel #landscape #photography

Dunes at Dusk. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Soft dusk light on low sand dunes, Death Valley National Park.

This subject is going to appear in several photographs from our late-March visit to Death Valley National Park. Some of them will focus on the astonishing power of a dust storm that swept through near the end of the trip. However, this one comes from a different evening, a quiet one with gentle winds and soft light. ...continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/10/dunes-at-dusk

#deathvalley #dvnp #deva #desert #sand #dunes #nature #travel #landscape #photography

Badlands, Desert Valley. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

The view across eroded badlands hills and up a broad wash toward desert mountains.

This scene has intrigued and challenged me for quite a while, and this is certainly not the first time I have photographed it. I is near an area where I frequently photograph in Death Valley, and for a variety of reasons I typically arrive at this spot after completing work in nearly locations. The view opens suddenly from a high perspective at a turn in the route, and I hardly ever pass without stopping. ...continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/08/badlands-desert-valley

#deathvalley #nationalpark #dvnp #deva #desert #badlands #blackandwhite #monochrome #nature #landscape #photography

Dunes, Blowing Dust. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

A late-afternoon spring dust storm sweeps across sand dunes, Death Valley National Park.

This was a wild scene. By late afternoon it was clear that high winds and blowing dust were on their way. We hunkered down for a while and ate an early dinner while waiting to see what would develop. The winds continued to build and the sand and dust were heading more and more in our direction. These conditions are both compelling and extremely uncomfortable, but my desire to photograph overcame my common sense and I headed out. ...continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/06/dunes-blowing-dust

#deathvalley #nationalpark #deva #dvnp #sand #dunes #storm #dust #wind #nature #landscape #photography

Twisting Desert Canyon. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

A deep desert canyon winds between tall cliffs, Death Valley National Park.

In a recent post I mentioned that I had finished sharing photographs from my January visit to Death Valley. What I did not mention was that we were heading back in late March to make more photographs. With this post I begin sharing photographs from this second trip. Death Valley is never the same twice, and on this visit we encountered rain, snow, high winds, and much more. In fact, our visit to this canyon was partially intended to avoid the winds sweeping through the valley that day. ...continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/05/twisting-desert-canyon

#deathvalley #nationalpark #dvnp #deva #desert #canyon #nature #landscape #travel #photography

Butte, Morning Haze. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

A desert butte and mountains stretching into the distance in morning haze, Death Valley National Park.

With all that haze, this may not be your typical Death Valley photograph, but it is my favorite kind of light. I love haze, backlight, and scenes full of interesting shapes, curves, and lines. I’m also fond of including elements that are barely visible, as is the case with the furthest hills beyond the rounded butte. ...continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/04/butte-morning-haze

#deathvalley #nationalpark #dvnp #deva #atmosphere #haze #morning #landscape #nature #photography

Red Cliffs, Dawn. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Red Cliffs, in dawn light, in front of Death Valley and distant desert mountains.

During my January visit to Death Valley National Park I ended up exploring this scene over a period of several days. My ability to travel more widely in the park was limited by storm-related road closures, so I took a closer look than usual at areas nearer main attractions. The first time I was in this area I missed the good light but saw potential, so I returned later on scout more thoroughly. (That led to a lovely, solitary hike up a long wash that doesn’t seem to get many visitors.) I went back for a third time, arriving well before sunrise and photographing until the light became less compelling. ...continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/04/02/red-cliffs-dawn-2

#deathvalley #deva #dvnp #desert #nationalpark #dawn #sunrise #landscape #nature #travel #photography

Why Death Valley Is Full Of Polygons [salt flats, deserts, and dry lakes]
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https://physics.aps.org/articles/v16/31 <-- shared article
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https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevX.13.011025 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #spatialanalysis #model #modeling #salt #polygons #tiling #saltflats #saltdeserts #convection #research #chemistry #water #hydrology #soil #evaporation #evapotranspiration #precipitation #solution #salinity #DeathValley #numericalanalysis #numericalmodeling #numericalsimulation #simulation #groundwater

Mountains and Fan, Morning. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Morning light on desert mountains and an immense alluvial fan, Death Valley National Park.

The scale of the landscape in Death Valley is difficult to comprehend. Vistas often encompass huge distances — it isn’t uncommon to be looking at mountains that are tens of miles away, sometimes many tens of miles. Entering this landscape on foot often reveals this truth: An alluvial fan that looks relatively manageable from a distance might take a hour or several to cross. ...continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/03/26/mountains-and-fan-morning

#deathvalley #deva #dvnp #nationalpark #desert #mountains #morning #landscapt #nature #travel #photography

Across the Canyon. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Morning light on a desert canyon and eroded hills, Death Valley National Park.

continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/03/21/across-the-canyon

#deathvalley #dvnp #deva #nationalpark #desert #landscape #nature #travel #photography

Salty Monday. Badwater Basin at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level is the lowest point in North America and it’s pretty darn salty. Sunset afterglow in Death Valley. #photography #photo #landscape #nature #art #mastodon #deathvalley #saltflats #salty #california

Apologies for the silence this past week, I was having an amazing time at the @IAAA Death Valley NP workshop! I’ll post batches of my favorite photos shortly, and the two paintings I did while there. This is my favorite, Ubehebe Crater (with SNOW!!), 3.9x9.8”, watercolor on cotton.

#watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #deathvalley #deathvalleynps #gooutside #nature #naturelovers #desert #desertlife #desertart #volcano #crater #geology #geologyart #danielsmithwatercolors