Zabriskie Point, Death Valley at Sunrise: After visiting Zabriskie Point the evening before, I took note of where the angle of the sun would be the next morning. I arose early while my...

Matthew Bolland Loc: Stoughton, Wisconsin

After visiting Zabriskie Point the evening before, I took note of where the angle of the sun would be the next morning. I arose early while my wife still slept. A bit of solitude since I was the only one out there that morning.

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P7049 Loc: Madison, WI

Matthew Bolland wrote:

After visiting Zabriskie Point the evening before, I took note of where the angle of the sun would be the next morning. I arose early while my wife still slept. A bit of solitude since I was the only one out there that morning.

I have a picture of such myself and it emphasizes the texture of the land during the day. Amazing. I keep it on my wall and have for years but it is in film.

MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana

Remarkable image. Wonderful lighting and pattern. Thanks for sharing.

balticvid Loc: Queens now NJ

Matthew Bolland wrote:

After visiting Zabriskie Point the evening before, I took note of where the angle of the sun would be the next morning. I arose early while my wife still slept. A bit of solitude since I was the only one out there that morning.

Perfect shot.
Film? Can that be printed with the Ilfochrome (Cibachrome) process?
No, unless it was taken on slide film.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

A beautiful study of shadows, lines and textures!

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Good timing on that one.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Stark beauty. The desert at dawn and dusk is pure magic.

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

Great shot.......was there myself last month.

MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee

Good timing!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

This is an excellent shot, Matthew! I love the lighting with the shadows and the patters. Well done!

tbell7D Loc: Houston

Matthew Bolland wrote:

After visiting Zabriskie Point the evening before, I took note of where the angle of the sun would be the next morning. I arose early while my wife still slept. A bit of solitude since I was the only one out there that morning.

An outstanding image Matthew. Well planned and well executed. :thumbup:

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Nice image