This is probably the eight time I’ve visited Eureka Dunes at Death Valley National Park and I still get a thrill from the experience. Once again I was buzzed by fighter jets but these jets from nearby China Lake Naval Base. I spent a couple of days here so I’ll have 2 or 3 posts from here. What’s great about sand dunes is that they are always shifting so you may see something you hadn’t seen before including your own shadow!(See Below) Is that my shadow or someone else standing down there?
These sand dunes images are incredibly beautiful. I’m in awe with the shadow capture of the first one. The lonely tree is a great capture.
Camping alone… stay safe, Michael.
Thanks Amy. There were a few other people camping near me including someone sleeping in his vehicle with the motor running.I guess he had the heater on. And don’t forget the kangaroo rat!
with his motor running! 🙂
kangaroo rat! I really don’t want to think about it… 😕
Beautiful shots of these dunes! I tried to go there last year and turned around at the sight of the rough road for the final 10 miles… 🙁
Thanks, the road is pretty rough but not as bad as it used to be.
Such gorgeous patterns, Mike. They are mesmerizing…one can stare at them at great length and never tire. The 4th from the last photo made me think of the stripes on zebras or tigers, no two alike. Like that ‘Nature by the Numbers’ video I posted, you feel that Universal connection at work here.
I think those patterns in the sand are why I keep coming back to this place.
I believe it!
Lovely images of the dunes. They are indeed very beautiful and so changing depending of the light…(Suzanne)
Beautiful place, the mountains remind me of the Richtersveld in my country – South Africa. Death Valley is definitely on my bucket list!
Sand dunes always make a good photo. Thanks for sharing these.
Sweet photos of the dunes, I’ve seen Kangaroo Rats go around the base of our tent with their front paws looking for a way in.
These are pretty awesome. I really like the one with the little dried tree. It brings into reality the sheer barrenness of the area.
Thanks Jared. I like those dead trees too. I’m not sure how anything lives out there
The fighter jets sound pretty awesome! How funny the zip broke and you were worried about acquiring a furry friend 🙂
It was weird how these kangaroo rats would walk right up to me while I was sitting in my chair. I’m sure they would have no problem joining me in my tent.
That’s a pretty unique experience!
Beautiful images. About the rat, new tent?
Thanks Anne. I think I was able to fix the zipper because I don’t want to have to buy a whole new tent.
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