RE: [APML] Death Valley Nightscape

["Chris Schur" <cschur@cybertrails.com>]

Chris, I can almost see craters in the white stuff.  Neat shot!

Chris Schur

Astrophotography: http://www.psiaz.com/schur/astro/index.html


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From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org [mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org]On
Behalf Of Chris & Jennifer Cook
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 10:00 PM
To: astro-photo@seds.org
Subject: [APML] Death Valley Nightscape


Hi all -

This past weekend I traveled to Death Valley NP.  One of my goals, on top of
seeing all the spectacular sights, was to do a moonlit shot of the Badwater
area on the valley floor.  This region is truly alien like.  When taking the
image I felt as if I was on another world.  The landscape is so stark and
barren.  There is not a trace of life or vegetation for as far as the eye
can see.  Just salt, rock and sand.  A warm southerly wind combined with the
faint smell of the nearby salt pools made for a very memorable evening.  I
guess this is about as close to the Moon or Mars you can get here on Earth.
It's no wonder NASA and JPL test(ed) some of their planetary rovers in the
region.

Here's the image:
http://www.abmedia.com/astro/current/badwater-nightscape.html

Again, the Provia 400F was a superb performer.

Hope you enjoy!  Comments always welcome.

Chris


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Chris Cook
Astronomical Photography
www.abmedia.com/astro



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