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TheDude · 24 January 2009, 01:39 AM

I just got back from a week in Death Valley. BTW, I'm the other Dude (Ron).

I haven't had any time to process these, they're right out of the RAW converter. I have tons more, so stay tuned...

Sunset on Badwater salt flats

After sundown on the Badwater flats

Sand Dunes

Sunset at a dry lake bed (you can see a "racing rock" in the foreground)

Sunrise at Zabriskie Point

Dry lake bed near Panamint Springs

Old abandoned truck that slid off the road

A "racing rock" on dry lake bed

Ubehebe Crater

A room in historic "Scotty's Castle"

JF23 · 24 January 2009, 02:23 AM

Fantastic shots...thanks for sharing. I really like the contrast between the light on the mountains in the background vs the white sand foreground in the 4th pic from the top. Beautiful

Triple Black 88 · 24 January 2009, 02:46 AM

Nice pics

eric23 · 24 January 2009, 03:22 AM

Great photo's!

JJ Irani · 24 January 2009, 05:08 AM

Excellent camera work!! Well done!!

Brunotheboxer · 24 January 2009, 05:28 AM

F-ing A. Great shots.

Latrodectus · 24 January 2009, 12:52 PM

That are really cool pictures, thank you! Looks like fun

Art 1 · 24 January 2009, 10:34 PM

Good work, well done.

TheDude · 25 January 2009, 01:11 AM

Thanks guys.

Just FYI, as of Saturday morning (1/24) - the server these are hosted on is unreachable. Hopefully the issue will be rectified soon.

Rockrolex · 25 January 2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

F-ing A. Great shots.

People, can we please stop with the gratuitous profanity, even if it is only suggested.

Rockrolex · 25 January 2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Thanks guys.

Just FYI, as of Saturday morning (1/24) - the server these are hosted on is unreachable. Hopefully the issue will be rectified soon.

No wonder I can''t see what are apparently great shots.

TheDude · 26 January 2009, 01:37 AM

Sorry, my buddy needs to replace a switch in the colo... hopefully it will be back up soon.

Mrdi · 26 January 2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

People, can we please stop with the gratuitous profanity, even if it is only suggested.

Appropriate and timely request.

TheDude · 27 January 2009, 01:00 AM

Pics are back up (obviously)... :)

G.J · 27 January 2009, 05:12 AM

Amazing stuff Dude...

TheDude · 27 January 2009, 07:31 AM

Thanks. Here are some more...

Another from Zabriskie Point:

Devil's Golf Course

There were some heavy rains the last day I was there...

cameron · 27 January 2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

People, can we please stop with the gratuitous profanity, even if it is only suggested.

"Gratuitous profanity" from someone who states their real name as "God" ?

Know where you`re coming from though. Appreciate the job which you are doing.

TheDude · 27 January 2009, 11:04 AM

I used to work for a guy who had them program "God" into the PBX for him - if he called your desk that is what showed up.

For all I know, he's Rockrolex... ;)

cameron · 27 January 2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

I used to work for a guy who had them program "God" into the PBX for him - if he called your desk that is what showed up.

For all I know, he's Rockrolex... ;)

The ultimate Moderator : "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain".

I`m not a religious type of person but pompous tossers get right up my nose.

KJacques · 29 January 2009, 11:23 AM

Great scenery and great pics.

doublered · 29 January 2009, 07:09 PM

Amazing pics!

Lol-x · 29 January 2009, 09:34 PM

Sweet pics. I feel like I was there today because it was 120 degrees here

Jimbits76 · 29 January 2009, 09:49 PM

Awesome, breathtaking and a bunch of other superlatives that I can't get a grasp of.

Siad it here before and I'll say it again, the world is a beautiful magical place.

I'm real pleased that some are better at catching it than I am!!!!!

J

TheDude · 30 January 2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Sweet pics. I feel like I was there today because it was 120 degrees here

Thanks! It was only in the 70s F when I was there, so it was actually quite nice! I think I have seen mention of it getting to 129 F there, but that is during the summer.

Alcan · 30 January 2009, 11:45 AM

Superb pictures.

Now, what the heck is a "racing rock"?

TheDude · 31 January 2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Superb pictures.

Now, what the heck is a "racing rock"?

There is a part of Death Valley called the Racetrack. While my vehicle did not permit me to go there, there are other areas where the phenomenon occurs.

Scientists still don't quite know how it happens, but they think that pieces of rock drop from nearby cliff faces onto semi-dry lakebeds. High winds move the rocks, and they leave trails. Most of the rocks are rather small, but it has been observed with rocks weighing as much as 700 pounds. The clay in the lakebeds is quite slippery under certain conditions.

You can see the examples in my photos, but this video explains.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1hoiHvOeGc

Letsgodiving · 31 January 2009, 04:53 AM

It looks like a great place to get out and explore. Very beautiful landscape. Excellent shots.

oneillba · 31 January 2009, 05:07 AM

A foreboding place on earth whose beauty is both breathtaking and dangerous all at once. Thanks for the pictures.

TswaneNguni · 31 January 2009, 09:24 PM

Wow !! Great pics !! Awesome landscape,absolutely beautiful !!

JBat · 1 February 2009, 10:49 AM

What an amazing place to shoot. Nice job!

24 January 2009, 01:39 AM	#1
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,483	Death Valley photos - from the "other" Dude... I just got back from a week in Death Valley. BTW, I'm the other Dude (Ron). I haven't had any time to process these, they're right out of the RAW converter. I have tons more, so stay tuned... Sunset on Badwater salt flats After sundown on the Badwater flats Sand Dunes Sand Dunes Sunset at a dry lake bed (you can see a "racing rock" in the foreground) Sunrise at Zabriskie Point Sunrise at Zabriskie Point Dry lake bed near Panamint Springs Old abandoned truck that slid off the road A "racing rock" on dry lake bed Ubehebe Crater A room in historic "Scotty's Castle"

24 January 2009, 05:08 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Excellent camera work!! Well done!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 January 2009, 12:52 PM	#7
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,993	That are really cool pictures, thank you! Looks like fun __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

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G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Amazing stuff Dude... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

29 January 2009, 09:34 PM	#22
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,242	Sweet pics. I feel like I was there today because it was 120 degrees here __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

24 January 2009, 02:23 AM	#2
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Fantastic shots...thanks for sharing. I really like the contrast between the light on the mountains in the background vs the white sand foreground in the 4th pic from the top. Beautiful

24 January 2009, 02:46 AM	#3
Triple Black 88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Collegeville PA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 752	Nice pics

24 January 2009, 03:22 AM	#4
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Great photo's!

24 January 2009, 05:28 AM	#6
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	F-ing A. Great shots.

24 January 2009, 10:34 PM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Good work, well done.

25 January 2009, 01:11 AM	#9
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,483	Thanks guys. Just FYI, as of Saturday morning (1/24) - the server these are hosted on is unreachable. Hopefully the issue will be rectified soon.

26 January 2009, 01:37 AM	#12
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,483	Sorry, my buddy needs to replace a switch in the colo... hopefully it will be back up soon.

27 January 2009, 01:00 AM	#14
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,483	Pics are back up (obviously)... :)

27 January 2009, 07:31 AM	#16
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,483	Thanks. Here are some more... Another from Zabriskie Point: Devil's Golf Course There were some heavy rains the last day I was there...

27 January 2009, 11:04 AM	#18
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,483	I used to work for a guy who had them program "God" into the PBX for him - if he called your desk that is what showed up. For all I know, he's Rockrolex... ;)

29 January 2009, 11:23 AM	#20
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	Great scenery and great pics.

29 January 2009, 07:09 PM	#21
doublered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Thomas Location: germany Watch: SD doublered Posts: 44	Amazing pics!

29 January 2009, 09:49 PM	#23
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Awesome, breathtaking and a bunch of other superlatives that I can't get a grasp of. Siad it here before and I'll say it again, the world is a beautiful magical place. I'm real pleased that some are better at catching it than I am!!!!! J

30 January 2009, 11:45 AM	#25
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Superb pictures. Now, what the heck is a "racing rock"? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

31 January 2009, 04:53 AM	#27
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	It looks like a great place to get out and explore. Very beautiful landscape. Excellent shots. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

31 January 2009, 05:07 AM	#28
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	A foreboding place on earth whose beauty is both breathtaking and dangerous all at once. Thanks for the pictures. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Wow !! Great pics !! Awesome landscape,absolutely beautiful !!

1 February 2009, 10:49 AM	#30
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	What an amazing place to shoot. Nice job!

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