Valley of Fire NV Textures: There have been lots of Valley of Fire shots posted on UHH over the years. Hopefully these close ups offer some new perspectives. Valley of Fire really is...

davefales Loc: Virginia

There have been lots of Valley of Fire shots posted on UHH over the years. Hopefully these close ups offer some new perspectives.

Valley of Fire really is worth the 1:20 drive northeast of Las Vegas.

Shot with my Galaxy 7 in late February. Thank heaven for good light.

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Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA

Very nice

Murex Loc: Bainbridge, Georgia

The Valley of Fire was on my bucket list but I didn't make it. The natural sculpturing of rock fascinates me and I especially enjoyed #'s 2 & 3. You did a fine job even without your best camera. Thank you.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Interesting set!

llindstrand Loc: Seattle Metro

davefales wrote:

There have been lots of Valley of Fire shots posted on UHH over the years. Hopefully these close ups offer some new perspectives.

Valley of Fire really is worth the 1:20 drive northeast of Las Vegas.

Shot with my Galaxy 7 in late February. Thank heaven for good light.

I like your perspective in taking this set of images. I have been impressed by the colors and shapes of the landscape in a larger sense; however, have not thought of it in this light. Thanks to you for opening my eyes.
Swede

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set.

davefales Loc: Virginia

Skiextreme2 wrote:

Very nice

Thank you,ski x

davefales Loc: Virginia

Murex wrote:

The Valley of Fire was on my bucket list but I didn't make it. The natural sculpturing of rock fascinates me and I especially enjoyed #'s 2 & 3. You did a fine job even without your best camera. Thank you.

It was interesting how I found it. On our flight into LAS, I noted a large area of red rock well to the east near Lake Mead, so I knew it could not be Red Rock Canyon which was on my todo list for the trip. Thanks to Google Maps satellite, I searched east and up it popped like a sore thumb. I had heard of it before and had even seen some pix but it had not made my todo list...yet. Sure am glad I took the time. It is quite different from Red Rock Canyon (no large Spring Mountains range), but I rate it equal or better if you are into fine layers and different colors...which I am.

Thanks for commenting, Murex.

davefales Loc: Virginia

Longshadow wrote:

Interesting set!

Glad you liked it, Longshadow

davefales Loc: Virginia

llindstrand wrote:

I like your perspective in taking this set of images. I have been impressed by the colors and shapes of the landscape in a larger sense; however, have not thought of it in this light. Thanks to you for opening my eyes.
Swede

Many thanks, Swede. It's somewhat like snorkeling. You see the big ones first, but there are some really interesting fish to see if you think "smaller".

davefales Loc: Virginia

angler wrote:

Excellent set.

Thanks, Jim. You have fabulous castles and cathedrals, and we are blessed with Navajo sandstone (and a lot of other mineral layers.)

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Wow, what beautiful colors and great textures are in these shots.

davefales Loc: Virginia

Sirius_one wrote:

Wow, what beautiful colors and great textures are in these shots.

The magic of the American Southwest. Thanks for your comments.

Brownie45 Loc: Louisville, Kentucky USA

Going to Las Vegas in July. I will add it to my day-trip list. My wife will be in a conference. I will be doing day-trips. Any other suggestions on day-trips for photography from anyone?

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

davefales wrote:

There have been lots of Valley of Fire shots posted on UHH over the years. Hopefully these close ups offer some new perspectives.

Valley of Fire really is worth the 1:20 drive northeast of Las Vegas.

Shot with my Galaxy 7 in late February. Thank heaven for good light.

Very nice job. I've been there 6 times now and it still fascinates me. However, I now know to avoid the place on a nice spring or late fall weekend. Last visit I waited in line for 30 minutes just to pay at the entry booth (now open on both entry roads).