As spring transitions towards summer, cold fronts still pass through the desert, but they rarely contain significant moisture. They always bring a little breeze, and sometimes, a lot. A couple weeks ago we had wind gusts in the 70-80 mph range, and there’s never enough moisture to hold down the sand and dust when those fronts come through. Usually this is landscape photography hell, but if you happen to be in the right spot, you can turn it into opportunity.
My photo was taken in the desert of southern California during one of these spring fronts, and is my contribution to Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness. Instructions on how to participate, and the contributions of others can be found on her site.
April 15, 2017 at 12:31 pm
Thought it was the Sahara at first glance. Sand in the camera – EEK!
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April 15, 2017 at 12:43 pm
Never been to the Sahara, but I imagine it to look like this. Certainly no changing lenses at this point!
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April 15, 2017 at 5:46 pm
Wonderful image, Steve! Hope your camera came through okay.
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April 15, 2017 at 11:19 pm
Thank you, Eliza! I usually keep some sort of brush or air in my pack, even when conditions aren’t horrendous. Cameras are magnets for sand and dust, I think. 🙄
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April 15, 2017 at 6:57 pm
What is it that’s so fascinating about desert dunes? Great shot.
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April 15, 2017 at 11:15 pm
Patterns, textures, light and shadow – it’s almost always there in the dunes. There lies the fascination, I believe. Thank you.
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May 21, 2017 at 3:00 pm
The desert is a harsh place – but it can be so beautiful too….. Like in your nice photo here …
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May 29, 2017 at 7:33 pm
I think we have it pretty mild in the desert most of the time, unless it’s the middle of summer. Thank you, Truels!
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