After the Flood

I've processed my first image from our trip to Death Valley. This spot is located between Stove Pipe Wells and Furnace Creek, at the base of the Penamint mountain range. The flooded valley provided a wealth of unusual foreground options, and the sky was just gorgeous. I really like the tiny details in the foreground in this image... there are trails where some miniature creature moved across the sand. Knowing your hyperfocal distance is a real advantage when you're shooting with wide angle lenses. I love capturing those little details because they let the viewer experience the location on a more personal level.