Posts Tagged: Owens Valley
Owens Valley Crepuscular
Swall Meadows, looking out across the Owens Valley. August, 2012
Open Road, Closed Window
Open Road, Closed Window (click image to view large)
As I was going through the photos from the trip, I got to a group that looked like decent landscape shots, except that the exposure, color, and sharpness were randomly off. I was advancing through them and trying to make weird adjustments that seemed like they should not be necessary for this kind of shot. Finally it dawned on me: they were all shot from the passenger’s seat through the windshield as we drove along. I had totally forgotten about shooting these. At least I don’t have to worry that the D300 was suddenly going bad on me.
Townhouse Motel
TownHouse Motel Postcard-Style (click image to view large)
This mid-century motel in the middle of Bishop almost exhibits what seems to be “Danish googie” styling. Shown here with “motel postcard” processing for even more effect.
Paradise is Just a Storm Cloud Away
Hwy 385 #12
It’s fun to just point the camera out the window while moving down the highway and just see what happens. During our trip to Owens Valley this summer, two families piled into the mini-van, and Bill drove the entire time. I had quite a bit of time sitting shotgun, and although I didn’t take advantage of it as much as I should have, I did start shooting from the shotgun position during a brief rainstorm.
Hwy 395 #6
Hwy 395 #2
Hwy 395 #12- Hwy 385 #12
Swall Meadows/Jacob’s Ladder
Swall Meadow/Jacob’s Ladder (click image to view large)
Dark beautiful cliffs, fantastic clouds, and occasional rain showers were our constant companions.
Dusk at Swall Meadows
Dusk at Swall Meadows (click to view large)
The view from the veranda looking southeast across Owens Valley to the White Mountains.
Keough Hot Spray
Keough Hot Spray (click to view large)
The spray, an undulating mix of hot and cold mineral water, is pleasantly disorienting to be in. Or perhaps that was a partial effect of the day hike around Lake Sabrina at over 9000 feet. In any case, the mineral pool was a fantastic finish to the day. And the vintage character of the place, while slowly decaying, was very cool. I hope any sprucing up that might happen doesn’t go too far.
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