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Death Valley photo trip advice requested
Nov 7, 2013 23:18:18 #
I have the opportunity to spend several days in Death Valley National Park at the end of this month. This is my first trip there to photograph and, as I'm sure many of you have taken some wonderful photographs there over the years, I'd really love to hear about your experiences. If you can share some info about when and where to get a great shot or just have a good story to tell, I'd enjoy hearing about it. Also, the ISON comet will be peaking while I'm there. If you've taken the iconic comet photo (or can share anything at all about getting a comet photo) I'd love to hear about that, too. I'll be using a Nikon D300, and I have the following telephoto lenses available:
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
Thanks in advance, Roger
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
Thanks in advance, Roger
Nov 7, 2013 23:29:52 #
I grew up in a little town about 80 miles from Death Valley and know the area very well. I would suggest a few days in the Stove Pipe Wells area Make sure you get over to Mud Canyon, Scotty's Castle another area of interest, I would then try to spend a few Days over in the Furnace Creek area for more photo enjoyment. There are several canyons in the park that are Awesome photographic subjects. Enjoy making photographs and please share when you can !
Nov 7, 2013 23:31:36 #
I would also suggest going over to Beatty, Nevada through the Mud Canyon area for more photo ops and a little R & R.
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Nov 8, 2013 04:22:46 #
Stating the obvious and not wishing to tell you how to suck eggs:
Take:
A sturdy tripod.
Cable release.
Circular Polarizing filter, with stepping rings to fit your lenses.
Soft graduation filters.
Just my thoughts though.
Enjoy your trip.
Take:
A sturdy tripod.
Cable release.
Circular Polarizing filter, with stepping rings to fit your lenses.
Soft graduation filters.
Just my thoughts though.
Enjoy your trip.
Nov 8, 2013 06:56:36 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
In addition to above comments, I would go wide. The vastness, if thats a word this early in the morning, is unbelievable. Would go also bring an 18-55/105.
Duane
Duane
Leicaflex wrote:
Stating the obvious and not wishing to tell you how to suck eggs:
Take:
A sturdy tripod.
Cable release.
Circular Polarizing filter, with stepping rings to fit your lenses.
Soft graduation filters.
Just my thoughts though.
Enjoy your trip.
Take:
A sturdy tripod.
Cable release.
Circular Polarizing filter, with stepping rings to fit your lenses.
Soft graduation filters.
Just my thoughts though.
Enjoy your trip.
Nov 8, 2013 07:43:59 #
Nov 8, 2013 07:53:00 #
duke1boy
Loc: Merritt Island Florida
Lucky you to go this time of year. Cooler and clear skies for the most part. But with this being your first time there I suggest; full tank of gas, lots of water and food, charger for the cellphone, If you are renting a car know how to change the tire on it, get good maps, stay on the main paved roads, (dirt roads can be treacherous) Short hikes away are ok but keep your car in view if you can. With that being said, (not to scare you just preparing you)
Just bring the equipment you are use to using, you will then spend more time on composition and chasing the wonderful light of the early mornings and great sunsets.
Three favorite places for a first timer;
Dante's view , great view of miles and miles of the valley. It is directly above Badwater (the lowest point -284ft)
and Zabriskie Point, Best at Sunrise
If your skies at night are clear you will be shocked at how beautiful and bright the Milky Way is!
Comet Ison will be very close to the sun at sunrise when you visit so look into filters and have a good tripod. Try to get a few shots there but your best chances for Comet Ison photos will be in December.
Good information on how to get photos of Comet Ison :
http://waitingforison.wordpress.com/complete-guide-to-photographing-comet-ison/
Just bring the equipment you are use to using, you will then spend more time on composition and chasing the wonderful light of the early mornings and great sunsets.
Three favorite places for a first timer;
Dante's view , great view of miles and miles of the valley. It is directly above Badwater (the lowest point -284ft)
and Zabriskie Point, Best at Sunrise
If your skies at night are clear you will be shocked at how beautiful and bright the Milky Way is!
Comet Ison will be very close to the sun at sunrise when you visit so look into filters and have a good tripod. Try to get a few shots there but your best chances for Comet Ison photos will be in December.
Good information on how to get photos of Comet Ison :
http://waitingforison.wordpress.com/complete-guide-to-photographing-comet-ison/
Nov 8, 2013 08:12:42 #
Roger
Are you driving? If so take it all. If you do not have a wide angle lens or zoom?
Great park. Be sure you do the sand dunes early and late.
excellent shadows.
Artist palette and the lake. Bring WATER.
Are you driving? If so take it all. If you do not have a wide angle lens or zoom?
Great park. Be sure you do the sand dunes early and late.
excellent shadows.
Artist palette and the lake. Bring WATER.
Nov 8, 2013 08:43:49 #
Nov 8, 2013 09:07:36 #
Nov 8, 2013 09:43:39 #
cogerox wrote:
I have the opportunity to spend several days in De... (show quote)
Look on Amazon- 2 books for photographing Death Valley. Very helpful. :thumbup:
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Nov 8, 2013 10:12:43 #
Actually the best time to visit Death Valley is after what little rain it gets. You would see the wild flowers that only flower, very very briefly, after any rain.
Be sure to see the Desert Pup Fish, as D.V. is the only known place on Earth where the very primative fish is found..
Best time to see it is just after dawn or wfter the sun has set below the horizon.
Enjoy
Neal
Be sure to see the Desert Pup Fish, as D.V. is the only known place on Earth where the very primative fish is found..
Best time to see it is just after dawn or wfter the sun has set below the horizon.
Enjoy
Neal
Nov 8, 2013 10:32:30 #
Nov 8, 2013 12:30:10 #
Leicaflex wrote:
Stating the obvious and not wishing to tell you how to suck eggs:
Take:
A sturdy tripod.
Cable release.
Circular Polarizing filter, with stepping rings to fit your lenses.
Soft graduation filters.
Just my thoughts though.
Enjoy your trip.
Take:
A sturdy tripod.
Cable release.
Circular Polarizing filter, with stepping rings to fit your lenses.
Soft graduation filters.
Just my thoughts though.
Enjoy your trip.
Thanks, Leicaflex
Check on all of the above.
Nov 8, 2013 12:41:19 #
Bear2 wrote:
In addition to above comments, I would go wide. The vastness, if thats a word this early in the morning, is unbelievable. Would go also bring an 18-55/105.
Duane
Duane
Thanks Bear2,
My first post was a little deceiving. I will also be taking along the following wide angle lenses:
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED
as well as the following macro lens
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR
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