Winter at Zabriskie Point
Death Valley, CA
WINTER AT ZABRISKIE POINT
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF WINTER AT ZABRISKIE POINT
During the Winter, Zabriskie Point is one of the most popular places to photograph in Death Valley - as it provides incredible shapes, colors, and hues found in few other places in the Southwest. And when it snows, it is a great place to capture unique images which you can proudly add to your portfolio.
At sunrise, most photographers and tourist focus their attention toward the shark fin known as Manly Beacon. However, this special location offers many other great opportunities if you venture off of the main trail.
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
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I would rate the difficulty of this trail as a 3 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most difficult). To get to the location of this shot, you will have to hike up the steep ridge to the right of the Zabriskie Point visitors' viewing area. This hike is slick in some places, and you walk along a narrow and rocky ridge for about 150 yds. The hike can be a bit dicey in areas, and you can tumble if not careful. Slow and steady…
This composition is pretty straightforward. However, the sky, mountain, and valley receive light at different times - which means you may need to composite the image to make it work. The sky begins to light up …
Most photographers come to Zabriskie Point with a wide-angle vista shot in mind. However, I found a standard or short telephoto lens can provide for some great compositions.
The above shot was taken with a 45mm equivalent lens.
740 Ft. Elevation
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LOCATION SUMMARIES WRITTEN BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
