About This Blog

I began this blog in 2011 in an attempt to improve my photography and showcase all of California's 58 counties. I didn't quite make all of the 58, I missed three and I will try to rectify that in the coming year. I'm not sure how much I improved my photography because I always seemed to be in a rush.
In 2012 I plan to take more time, perhaps not post every day (this is one thing I did accomplish in 2011). I also plan to expand beyond California and include images from other parts of Western United States. I will continue to include a map showing where I was when I took the picture. I will keep commentary to a minimum, long photo essays will continue to be at Martha's Musings.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Death Valley

4/15/2010
Harmony Borax Works


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18 comments:

Debby Rose said...

Really nice shot, Martha. And yes, it looks like great weather for the weekend. Yesterday was warm and beautiful in SF. Looking forward to some good photo weather! Enjoy :)

Ralph said...

I couldn't imagine mining for anything in the massive heat and desolate landscape. I am trying to see the twenty-mule team, as the old advertisements stated. Stark, yet oddly affecting - we tend to think of the desert as a waste, yet minerals are here in abundance it seems...

Serendipity said...

I do like the shadows those wheels make - and what a lovely blue sky!

Sylvia K said...

What a terrific, creative shadow shot for the day, Martha! I love it! I also love the beautiful, blue skies!! Have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Johnny Nutcase said...

excellent composition! Love it!

Ms. Becky said...

this photo sets the mood for exploring. I love the textures here, and a great shadow too!

Kay L. Davies said...

Beautiful photo, Martha.
My husband would like to see Death Valley but I've always been worried about the heat.
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Pat Tillett said...

Great photo of a very interesting place!

Barb said...

Textures and shadows that tell a story.

Cassie said...

That scene was set especially for your ShadowShot. Excellent!

Is that you hanging on the side of the cliff on your sidebar?? Yikes!

Unknown said...

Nice and warm Shadow shot.Great texture too!
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Rinkly Rimes said...

The circular wheel shadows contrast well with the rectangular bricks.

Crafty Green Poet said...

beautifully composed photo!

Hootin Anni said...

Excellent!!!! I personally would like to have some of that desert heat about now. LOL It's been so cold and damp in Texas.


Selena Statue on the Bay

http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2011/01/along-bay-she-stands-tall-and-proud.html

Hope your day is a happy one.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. I tend to go out of state on my vacations, but there are so many places to visit right here. :)

Catherine said...

great shot - very atmospheric

Hey Harriet said...

That's a great shot. The place looks so eerie! And I imagine it gets really hot! Hope you have a great week Martha :)

Fabien said...

Jolie évocation du passé, bravo

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