On the drive from Death Valley to Joshua Tree we passed through Amboy, CA.Amboy is known for Roy’s Motel and Cafe and it’s iconic sign.The gas station next door to the defunct Roy’s was the attraction for us. We grabbed a cold soda, sat for awhile and enjoyed the scene.I’d love to go back and spend a few hours photographing the place and the people stopping in for gas and a cold drink.
Alice finishing up the Golden Canyon-Gower Gulch Loop. A spectacular walk!282 feet below sea level in the Badwater Basin.Scrambling up slick rock in Mosaic Canyon.Exploring the salt and mineral deposits near Salt Creek.
Sunset over Stovepipe Wells. The only editing I did to this photo was a tiny bit of darkening on the edges and I added the black frame. Amazing sunset!
This spot is just off the Highway 190 between Salt Creek and Furnace Creek. The water caught our eye.We parked and walked out to have a look. In places the salt and mineral deposits looked so much like snow it was unreal.The quiet, sense of space and increasing heat added to the other worldliness of the place.
Early morning on the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Shadows, shape and texture.I used a panorama camera and black and white film to make these photos. I posted similar photos on Instagram made with an iPhone X.
While the rest of her party headed off to hike around the crater. She set up her chair and umbrella, got out hers books and began to study. I posted an iPhone version of this photo on Instagram. This one was made with a 35mm camera and Kodak Pro 100 color film.
Here’s three versions of four palms near Furnace Creek. This one was made with a 35mm camera and color film.
This version was made with an iPhoneX and edited using Snapseed.
This version was made with the Hipstamatic application and an iPhoneX. The California Fan Palm is not native to Death Valley. They were planted as ornamental trees. The palms crowd out native species and consume lots of water. That said, I have a thing for palms. Very photogenic in a desert setting.
Alice and I just finished a two week road trip. Our first stop was Manzanar Japanese internment camp in the Owens Valley. Origami Cranes in the visitors center.
It was cold and very windy. Not many visitors chose to explore the outside areas. Manzanar is a powerful reminder of a shameful period in US history.
