Another fabulous weekend in Death Valley

March 5, 2016

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Mary and I just came back from our 5th Death Valley trip. We have been to this national park more than any other. It is not the closest to our home, but it is near enough, interesting enough, and varied enough to deserve many multiple trips. We had two great sunsets, a spectacular sunrise, and a Desert Gold flower “super bloom.” Here is what we saw.

There is a lot to see and do, but I do have a punch list we need to do every time and I have added two more must see locations. You can do all of this in good light in a three day weekend.

Sunrise at Zabriskie Point

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Sunset at the Devil’s Golf Course

Sunset at Devil's Golf Course

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Early morning at the sand dunes

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We also have infrared cameras that are ideal for mid-day shooting. Taking the Badlands loop hike from Zabdriskie Point gives you a close-up view of Manley Beacon and the Red Cathedral.

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Cottonball Basin

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Desert Gold Super-bloom

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Sunset at Badwater Basin

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In peak season staying in the Park is not cheap. We always recommend one nice dinner at the Furnace Creek Inn Dining Room.

We have numerous posts on our blog about Death Valley. Just type in Death Valley in the search box at the top.

To see more of (and buy) our photos, please go to www.pamphotography.com.

10 responses to “Another fabulous weekend in Death Valley”

Majka

March 5, 2016 at 5:05 pm

Amazing photos! The first and the one with the yellow flower carpet are my favourite.

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1. pamphotography
  
  June 7, 2016 at 4:38 pm
  
  thank you. appreciate it
  
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  1. Majka
    
    June 7, 2016 at 4:55 pm
    
    you are welcome
    
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Dalo 2013

March 6, 2016 at 12:34 am

These are really a phenomenal set of photographs in one of the most unique places on earth ~ such colors and feel, and then such barren, sterile beauty as well.

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1. pamphotography
  
  June 7, 2016 at 4:38 pm
  
  Thank you.
  
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scribbleartie

March 6, 2016 at 8:14 am

I adore bleak landscapes, and these have such colour in them – beautiful!

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sangeeta

March 24, 2016 at 3:53 pm

Amazing captures!! We are going to DV this weekend.Which will be the best point to capture the beautiful sunset ? We will be travelling with 2 kids 🙂

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1. pamphotography
  
  March 24, 2016 at 3:59 pm
  
  You will have an amazing time. We like Badwater and Devil’s Golf Course for sunset. You might be tempted to go to Zabriskie point – but we think it is much better for sunrise. Have a great time….
  
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Lidia

November 30, 2021 at 9:00 pm

I greatly enjoyed your blog, read a few posts about the Death Valley. Beautiful photographs and admirable passion. Thank you!

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1. Anonymous
  
  December 1, 2021 at 9:25 am
  
  Lidia – thank you for the kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed our blog about Death Valley. We’re excited to start exploring other parts of the country and look forward to sharing them here.
  
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