The Hottest Walk in the World, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

This is Badwater, the hottest place in the Death Valley. Located below the sea level, at the edge of a wide salt lake, it is the place where the hottest temperatures of the Northern hemisphere where ever recorded. (57 degrees in the shade, I think, but there is no natural shade !).
From the parking area you can walk to the core of the salted lake. It is a short walk, but it is a considerable effort due to the high temperature.
When I was there the hot wind was like a hair dryer on my face. You really need to drink a lot to prevent serious risks for your health.

jhm, i9l2y1m8a8t3, edcone ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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sevy (58) 2011-08-24 0:19

Hello Stefano,

I have a piece of fun looking at this photo of what could be modern tourism.
I do not know if I would have taken such photo but I like it, it is showing something; I try to avoid as much as possible :-)

Yves.

jugnutoor (1017) 2011-08-24 4:19

Hi Stefano, Beautiful shot with a long a focal length, good composition with colorfully covered people moving around in a large open space, with a large background mountainous background.

regards
Jugnu Toor

jhm (211736) 2011-08-25 3:46

Hello Stefano,

What a high temperatures, 57 degrees in the shade, this have I never felt, what a hot temperature.
Exactly or the women as walker in foreground have no feel
Splendid taken with a lot nice details in these structure.
Also colors and presentation are excellent done.
Nice made and excellent composition. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-08-25 6:42

Hi Stefano!

Indeed, thank you for that wonderful note! THe people seem to be lost deserted especially the ones from a far. Love the scale you've got in here, it just shows how vast the area is. Nice POV and great DOF! Interesting composition!

Have a great day,
Matt

BennyV (34748) 2011-08-31 1:13

Hello Stefano,

Good title and great note to explain. On the other hand the girls here look like they're just out for a stroll, maybe to work on their health or figure.

Death Valley already featured on my imaginary list of places I want to visit because of its role in the old movie classic Greed, but this picture moved it higher up.

Cheers.

Benny

JFS (32459) 2011-08-31 11:57

Ciao Stefano!
I can feel the heat! The scene anguish me, I could die during this walk. Interesting shot very well presented. Thanks!

Regards,
Juan