OT - Road trip through Eastern California/Death Valley

[Blazer88]

I appreciate the kind comments guys. BadRoma1, I'm not a pro, this is just a hobby for me.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12681494#post12681494 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitusvileSurfer
These are just breathtaking. I really enjoyed them. Some alllmost have an HDR feel, your lens is very good. Canon 10-22?

All of these were either with my Sigma 10-20mm or 17-55 F/2.8 IS. Thanks for the comments!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12630457#post12630457 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JeffReef
Great Shots!

It must be nice to drive alone through these places and have the time to take pictures without someone rushing you. I travel with the wife and kids most of the time and all I hear is "Dad, let's go!" everytime we stop along the side of the road for some pictures.

How do you like to 10-20mm? It's a good wide lens for a crop sensor albeit prone to flare IME. It's my least used lens next to my 150mm.

I really like my 10-20mm, I've been using it a few years now and have never been disappointed. I haven't noticed any issues with flare w/my copy though I try to avoid shooting directly into the sun. And yeah, it was quite relaxing to have 4 days to myself and not be rushed. My wife is generally very patient and is always a good sport with my photography though

 

[Blazer88]

Heck, I might as well throw up a few more shots from the trip while I'm at it. These were taken in Rhyolite Nevada, which is another abandoned town from back in the day.

1) Old run down bank

2) "Main" street, lol

3) Front steps of the bank

4) Very strange statue holding a bike, I have no idea what this is about

5) Inside on of the abandoned houses

6) I bet this chair could tell some stories

 

[Brewen]

Amazing photos a few of them leave me speechless. I live here in CA and sometimes forget the beauty that is here. Looks like you had a great trip, hope you are feeling better. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Well chalk one up for the Sigma 10-20, I am very impressed.

 

[kactusficus]

wOOOAAww I love your travel album, it's gorgeous! The wide angle, the range of tones you chose for the process, the subjects, the skies, the rocks, everything looks fabulous! A big thank to you for sharing these images!

Pretty hard, isn't it, to make the choices of images, and the time it takes for the processing.... I just come home from à 4500 miles trip in Australia, I have around 5300 images to choose from... think I'll go insane before I see the end of it!

Will keep looking of this subject for more to see, I can't wait!

my very best,
sabine

 

[InLimbo87]

Those photos definitely have furthered my envy of the west coast. Beautiful shots!