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5 hours ago · Visitors spent a day out at Death Valley National Park to experience first hand the park's insane temperatures on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (KSNV)
- 🌅 Death Valley Photography Overview
- 🏜 Best Places For Death Valley Photography
- 📷 Death Valley Pictures of Sunrise
- ☀️ Death Valley Pictures of Sunset
- 🌵 Guides to Death Valley & Nearby Destinations
- 💬 Final Thoughts on Death Valley Photography
First-time visitors to Death Valley National Park are often surprised by how diverse the landscapes truly are. In fact, Death Valley is home to everything from striped hills to colorful rock clusters to sweeping sand dunes and salt flats. Oh, and there is even a waterfall! In a park as picturesque as DVNP, the best Death Valley photography spots ar...
1. Artist’s Palette
Artist’s Paletteis a colorful display of rock and minerals that appear to have been stained by a rainbow. It is located along the Artist’s Drive scenic loop near Furnace Creek and is a favorite place for landscape and portrait photography alike. The Artist’s Drive can be visited year-round without any special vehicle requirements, and can be viewed from the parking area with no hike required. However, there is a trail leading up and into the Artist’s Palette if you wish to walk amongst the sc...
2. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Abstract photographers particularly enjoy chasing the light and shadow of the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The patterns, textures, and shapes of the Death Valley sand dunes are a natural work of art that beg to be photographed. While you can technically shoot the dunes from the roadside and parking area, the best photos require some hiking. Near the entrance, heavy traffic will have chewed up the delicate symmetry of the dunes. In fact, sunrise is the best time to photograph the Mesquite Flat Sa...
3. Zabriskie Point
The striped earth at Zabriskie Point is a fascinating, otherworldly landscape like few others on the planet. Color striations band throughout carved rock to create a scene straight out of science fiction. Most rangers at Death Valley National Park recommend photographing Zabriskie Point at sunrise. However, you should know that you will be facing west, away from the rising sun here. The benefit of morning photoshoots is the angular light creating deeper color and natural contrast. With that s...
The most magical time to be in Death Valley is at sunrise. Nearly every location benefits from the angular light and golden tones, and the cooler temperatures will usually be welcome in Death Valley! The best place in Death Valley National Park to photograph sunrise is the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The light and shadow play accentuates the natural ...
Sunset is a surprisingly challenging time for photographing Death Valley NP. In most places, the sun will actually set behind one of several mountains (as it is indeed a valley). However, the evening golden hour is beautiful throughout the park and if you are fortunate enough to get cloud color, the sunset can be special as well. The best places to...
If Death Valley is just one stop on your photography tour, you may want to visit some of our other regional guides! The following may be useful when planning your journey around the great American Southwest.
Despite its name, Death Valley is full of life! Photographing the intriguing landscapes you will discover here is sure to be a memory that lasts a lifetime. We hope you have found this photography guide useful in planning your visit. Please feel free to leave a comment or to email us if you have read anything that needs corrections or further clari...
- Scenic Photos. 45 Images. Landscapes from across the park.
- Visitors in Park. 30 Images. Scenes of visitors and recreation activities throughout the park.
- Wildlife. 31 Images. Wildlife from throughout Death Valley.
- Wildflowers. 28 Images. The desert springs to life as wildflowers bloom in winter and spring each year. Some years are relatively subdued, while others produce stunning displays, such as the 2005 and 2016 super blooms represented in many of these photos.
- Zabriskie Point. One of the first sights you’ll come to when driving from Las Vegas, Zabriskie Point is worth visiting not just once but as much as possible in varied light.
- The Artist’s Drive. Colourful canyons line the route on this one-way natural wonder that winds through some of the most beautiful landscapes you’ll ever see.
- Badwater Basin. This beauty is the lowest point in North America with an elevation of -282ft, 82metres below sea level. Here you can walk out onto the salt flat and experience how the harsh climatic conditions here really carve this landscape.
- Dante’s View. Expansive, panoramic views await at one of the most impressive lookouts I’ve ever visited. From the spine of the Black Mountains, you’re standing at an elevation of 5,476ft (1,669m) a massive contrast to Badwater Basin below.
Mar 3, 2016 · A rare display of desert gold at Death Valley National Park. Photo © Kati Schmidt. The Super Bowl is long gone—it’s super bloom time. Last fall’s abnormal levels of rainfall in the California desert have led to stunning results, including endless fields of desert gold, desert five-spots, and countless other flowers.
Aug 21, 2023 · Caltrans and NPS are working to clear an exit route on CA-190 from Stovepipe Wells to Death Valley Junction so visitors and employees can safely exit the park. The unprecedented rain came in two bursts, with about an inch of rain Sunday morning and another inch of rain Sunday night.
Apr 11, 2024 · Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.
