Countless as the sands of the sea are human passions…
- Nikolai Gogol.
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During our last visit to Death Valley National Park, I challenged myself to use only one lens - a 100-400mm telephoto lens at the Mesquite Flats dunes. I was secretly terrified about this plan since it was the first location on our itinerary, and I didn’t want to waste the morning. However, I kept telling myself I could return the next day if I messed up. This would mean sacrificing another location, and I am unsure if I would have done that. With few breaks from work these days, photography trips are rare, and it’s tough to take risks with the few times we actually managed to get out.
As I began to take photos, I quickly realized the benefits of using the telephoto lens. The eastern section of the dunes did not have many large dunes, but with the telephoto focal lengths, I could capture multiple layers in my frames, resulting in some fantastic shots. I was particularly pleased with the images that showed the contrast between light and shadows that morning.
Countless as the sands of the sea are human passions…
- Nikolai Gogol.
|| insta || blog || photostream ||
During our last visit to Death Valley National Park, I challenged myself to use only one lens - a 100-400mm telephoto lens at the Mesquite Flats dunes. I was secretly terrified about this plan since it was the first location on our itinerary, and I didn’t want to waste the morning. However, I kept telling myself I could return the next day if I messed up. This would mean sacrificing another location, and I am unsure if I would have done that. With few breaks from work these days, photography trips are rare, and it’s tough to take risks with the few times we actually managed to get out.
As I began to take photos, I quickly realized the benefits of using the telephoto lens. The eastern section of the dunes did not have many large dunes, but with the telephoto focal lengths, I could capture multiple layers in my frames, resulting in some fantastic shots. I was particularly pleased with the images that showed the contrast between light and shadows that morning.