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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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#PhotoOfTheDay of my Land Cruiser at teakettle Junction in Death Valley wraps up what has turned out to be "vehicle week."

#photo #photography #overland #offroad #4x4 #DVNP #California #explore

#PhotoOfTheDay of my Land Cruiser at teakettle Junction in Death Valley wraps up what has turned out to be "vehicle week."

#photo #photography #overland #offroad #4x4 #DVNP #California #explore

#PhotoOfTheDay A little girl burns off some excess energy, sprinting around the wide open Racetrack playa in Death Valley National Park.

#photo #photography #DVNP #RoadTrip #NationalPark #California #desert

#PhotoOfTheDay A little girl burns off some excess energy, sprinting around the wide open Racetrack playa in Death Valley National Park.

#photo #photography #DVNP #RoadTrip #NationalPark #California #desert

#PhotoOfTheDay is of my Land Cruiser on the dirt Racetrack Road in Death Valley.

#photo #photography #offroad #overland #4x4 #DVNP #California

#PhotoOfTheDay is of my Land Cruiser on the dirt Racetrack Road in Death Valley.

#photo #photography #offroad #overland #4x4 #DVNP #California

#PhotoOfTheDay is of the spectacular geology on display at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park

The large park features a wide variety of stunning geology almost everywhere you look.

#photo #photography #DVNP #NationalPark #DeathValley #geology

#PhotoOfTheDay is of the spectacular geology on display at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park

The large park features a wide variety of stunning geology almost everywhere you look.

#photo #photography #DVNP #NationalPark #DeathValley #geology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dunes and Shadows. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Low angle light casts shadows across sand dunes, Death Valley.

Sand dunes provide a virtually infinite range of photographic subjects, from the shapes of the tallest dunes down to the footprints of tiny creatures. In many ways, they are canvas on which the light paints, creating changing... continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/02/22/dunes-and-shadows

#deva #dvnp #deathvalley #sand #dunes #desert #nationalpark #landscape #nature #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite

Dunes and Shadows. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Low angle light casts shadows across sand dunes, Death Valley.

Sand dunes provide a virtually infinite range of photographic subjects, from the shapes of the tallest dunes down to the footprints of tiny creatures. In many ways, they are canvas on which the light paints, creating changing... continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/02/22/dunes-and-shadows

#deva #dvnp #deathvalley #sand #dunes #desert #nationalpark #landscape #nature #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite

Rocks, Playa, Desert Mountains. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.

Afternoon light on desert mountains beyond rocks and playa, Death Valley.

This spot has drawn my attention over many years of visits to Death Valley. It would be easy to miss — it is just a rock-covered hill next to a roadway, in a location where people are most likely looking in... continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2023/02/21/rocks-playa-desert-mountains

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