Dante's View

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Dante's View is at 55oo feet.  In about 45 minutes we went from 90+° at Badwater (the lowest point in the valley) to gusting winds making me put on my jacket and hat.  The view is spectacular, but as is often the case it's hard to translate that into a good photograph. It's one of those places you need to go to just to be there, regardless of the results of your photography.

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Canon D60, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS L, ISO 100

Breaking Wave

This is a detail view of the valley floor from Dante's View.  It reminds me of the surf breaking on a dark sand beach.

Bronica ETRSi, Zenzanon PE 45-90mm f/4-5.6, Fuji Velvia

Dante's View Sunset

This is my favorite scenic image from Dante's View. I think it captures the beauty of the sunset, but also shows the stark valley floor as well.