Salton Sea Preview
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A quick post today as I’m still catching up from this weekend’s trip over to California. I traveled across the border for a little 2 day camping trip with some fellow photographers. Our itinerary had us camping at the Joshua Tree national park on Friday and spending the day shooting what we could at the park. The next day would have us departing for the Salton Sea to spend our Saturday afternoon shooting at Bombay Beach.
For me the real treat in all this was a chance to actually meet some friends from the social media world. I finally got to put a face to Chris DeAngelis, Heath O’Fee, and Doug Wise. The rest of the gang was filled out with Mike Olbinski and Rick Young. I had a great time hanging out with everyone and look forward to sharing more of the trip.
The image above was taken at Bombay Beach near sunset. The Salton Sea has to be one of the strangest places I’ve ever visited. Look for a full write up on this epic trip in the near future.
Until next time…
Camera: Canon 40D with a Canon 17-40L zoom
Processing: Lightroom 3, CS5, Phototools 2.6
Wow! I’ve flown over this place several times but never realized that this is what it looks like on the ground! Great picture Chris! Can’t wait to see the rest.
Love the birds just sitting there for a long exposure 🙂
Nice job Chris!
Love the lines on this. Also, like Mike, I dig that the bird is chilling out for you. Nice work man.
I loved these rock formations and can’t wait to share my version of this shot! 🙂 Great meeting you and thanks for saving my filters 🙂
Well done Chris. Had a blast.
Outstanding. As I mentioned on Mike and Rick’s posts, it is somewhere I have always wanted to visit, but never have.
Beautiful Chris. I just saw Mike’s image and, combined with yours, it is a must visit spot for me. Wonderful subdued color.
I remember passing this on the way from San Diego heading inland to Palm Springs (I think!). Great composition and the soft colours are wonderful. For me, this sums up tranquility very well.
Nice composition Chris, love that long leading line!
Really beautiful piece Chris! Very nice.
Great shot Chris. Beautiful composition.
What a stunning shot here man, love the peaceful look to it!
Beautiful image, Chris! Both the light and the composition are outstanding. Just love the way the rock formation leads the eye through the frame.
What a great image, Chris, a real beauty, man. Really digging this composition!
Great leading line, and beautiful soft colors. Nicely done.
Pretty close to the exact photo I took Sunday evening at this place 🙂 Did you guys ever get to go to Slab City?
Did not make it to Slab City. No one mentioned that place. Hmmm, I feel cheated. 🙂
Great shot Chris. Love the long exposure. It sounds like you guys had a great time!