Zabriskie Point

[Eric Gofreed]

Hey, Doug
Any help explaining the geology is greatly appreciated.

"The startling terrain of today's Zabriskie Point is being carved mostly from Furnace Creek Formation mudstones, composed of fine silts, clays and volcanic ashfalls deposited as sediments in prehistoric lakes some three to five million years ago, as well as ancient lava flows " Wiki

 

[AlanLichty]

You had some neat atmospherics for your visit. The snow capped peaks in the distance are a nice touch as well.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Beautiful image, and hey Douglas I too would love to hear about the geology

 

[JimFox]

Hey Eric, Death Valley is a favorite of many of us here so it's great to see this one. Very nice light in this, and a great leading line.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Hey Eric, Death Valley is a favorite of many of us here so it's great to see this one. Very nice light in this, and a great leading line.

Thanks, Jim

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Nice view of this iconic location Eric.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Great image,Eric. The only thing that I would add is that the fine grained rocks are what create the badlands pattern that you see. Where else are you guys planning to visit? Make sure you visit Ubehebe Crater.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Great image,Eric. The only thing that I would add is that the fine grained rocks are what create the badlands pattern that you see. Where else are you guys planning to visit? Make sure you visit Ubehebe Crater.

I saw your awesome aerial photo and it blew my mind!!! There was not enough time on this trip to see everything, I'll have to visit Ubehebe Crater next time. I'll post artist's palate, 20-mule canyon, bad water salt flats, and others when I process them.