Gone to See California. Day 5: Death Valley Spring 2011 Photography Workshop with Michael Mariant.
Before the workshop started, I joined Michael as he reconnoitered and GPS tagged a path to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park. We would be going out to this location Friday and Sunday morning well before sunrise in the dark. The following images are of Michael going out to the sand dunes taken with a Leica X1 camera. The temperatures were cool by Death Valley standards, notice Michael wearing a green vest.
Michael Mariant Marking a GPS Trail to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. Image taken with a Leica X1 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/6.3, 1/800 sec).Michael Mariant Marking a GPS Trail to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. Image taken with a Leica X1 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec).Michael Mariant Marking a GPS Trail to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. Image taken with a Leica X1 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/6.3, 1/1000 sec).Michael Mariant Marking a GPS Trail to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. Image taken with a Leica X1 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/6.3, 1/800 sec).
Backyard Late-Winter Nature in New Jersey. Two Days to Spring — Daffodils in Bloom.
The weather report for next week indicates the possibility of rain, sleet, and snow. I would rather be in a desert viewing spring wildflowers — hint, hint.
Daffodils in Bloom — Two Days from Spring. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/1000 sec).
Backyard Late-Winter Nature in New Jersey. Three Days to Spring — Daffodils in Bloom.
I’ve been busy at work while trying to get ready for a photography workshop in Death Valley. I did have a chance to photograph the daffodils blooming across the street when I got home. It was actually 79°F outside, and I was able to open windows and let some fresh air into the house for the first time since last year.
Daffodils in Bloom — Three Days from Spring. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 160, 24 mm, f/2.8, 1/1000 sec).
Backyard Late-Winter Nature in New Jersey. First Daffodil Flower and Other Early Flowers.
The first daffodil flower to open across the street. This location is facing west so gets the some extra warmth.
First Daffodil Bloom — Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 19.2 mm, f/3.3, 1/100 sec).Snow Drops in Bloom — Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 7.5 mm, f/3.2, 1/100 sec).Snow Drops and Purple Crocuses in Bloom — Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 7.5 mm, f/3.2, 1/100 sec).
Winter Nature in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Delaware River Flooding at Lambertville and New Hope.
When I checked the USGS website this morning I saw that the Delaware river was above flood stage at Lamberville/New Hope. I cross the Delaware River at the Lambertville/New Hope bridge when going to work in Pennsylvania. I went to take a look and took a few images. The river level was high enough to start to flood the Lambertville Inn parking lot and deposit a lot of trash and debris. Every several minutes a tree floated down the river. The Lambertville Inn is built to allow flood water to flow through and not reach the main floors of the building, and have an image looking through this open space. I assume that the Inn was built this way to protect it because of a history of flooding at this location.
Delaware River — Flood Stage. Lambertville and New Hope Bridge from the Lambertville Inn Parking Lot. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 5.1 mm, f/4, 1/1000 sec).Delaware River — Flood Stage. Lambertville Inn. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 10.7 mm, f/4, 1/800 sec).Delaware River — Flood Stage. Looking under the Lambertville Inn. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 10.7 mm, f/2.8, 1/320 sec).Delaware River — Flood Stage. Lambertville New Hope Bridge. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 7.5 mm, f/4, 1/800 sec).
