Bisti Badlands / Valley of Dreams
Sep 6, 2023 14:21:01 #
I went camping with my son over the Labor Day weekend at one of the most remote places in New Mexico - the Bisti Badlands. We hiked several miles and took lots of pictures. I had wanted to do some Milky Way photography, but alas, I had brought the wrong Arca plate for the tripod I had and could not get my camera to properly mount (dumb mistake). I did manage one shot while I held the camera on the tripod by hand and did some light painting. Our night hiking was also interesting when we discovered there were a couple of Bobcats stalking us. (We stayed close and made lots of noise, but it was still a rather unsettling experience.
I also made a new friend, Lyle from Colorado, after I helped him out with TWO flat tires (I also had a flat the day before and was myself running on a spare). He was the only other person out there camping in the same general area. Let's just say it was a memorable weekend.
I also made a new friend, Lyle from Colorado, after I helped him out with TWO flat tires (I also had a flat the day before and was myself running on a spare). He was the only other person out there camping in the same general area. Let's just say it was a memorable weekend.
On of several areas with weird formations
Mushroom Seat
Three Wisemen
Son gives the place some perspective
Not sure what this one is called, or if it has a name.
Alien Throne - this is hard to find
Just a quick night shot with some light painting.
Sep 6, 2023 14:31:39 #
Wow great set the formations are amazing. I had no idea such a place existed. I wish I had known about it when I was much younger
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Curmudgeon wrote:
Wow great set the formations are amazing. I had no idea such a place existed. I wish I had known about it when I was much younger
Hey, don't give up on the place - I ain't no spring chicken myself!
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Laramie wrote:
Beautiful! I saw "Alien Throne" in an Astronomical Photo of the Day. Well done!
Thank you!
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