Death Valley: Eureka Dunes in Infrared

The 700-foot-tall Eureka Dunes

These images explore Death Valley Eureka Dunes in infrared.

The road to Eureka Dunes is harsh washboard, even if approacing from the Death Valley Road / Big Pine end. Carry extra water (5 gallons minimum, just and case) and a real spare tire (not a blow-up toy). Don’t even think about going there without such precautions—no cell service, and it’s a 40 mile walk to get one.

Examples

From summit of Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 14:07:53
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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Climbing Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 14:09:15
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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View from east side of Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/100 sec, ISO 100; 2007-02-24 09:57:29
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 105mm

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Childhood fun at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f8 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 100; 2007-02-24 11:21:47
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 32mm

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Looking for clues at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f8 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 100; 2007-02-24 11:44:51
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 45mm

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Moonscape at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f8 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 100; 2007-02-24 12:25:38
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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Child drawing in sand at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 12:31:17
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 50mm

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Mars-scape at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 12:34:32
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 105mm

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Into infinity at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f11 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 12:51:37
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 55mm

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Dying in the desert (pretend) at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f11 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 12:54:10
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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Moonrise over layered cliffs at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f11 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 12:54:57
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 105mm

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Along the spine of a dune, Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f13 @ 1/100 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:12:46
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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Kids and footsteps at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f11 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 12:51:50
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 35mm

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Sagging sand at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:59:34
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 47mm

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At Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f13 @ 1/100 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:12:33
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 82mm

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At Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 14:10:19
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 105mm

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Climbers at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f8 @ 1/250 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 14:20:07
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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Slogging up Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:24:59
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 40mm

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Eureka Dunes Basin, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:35:54
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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View to the northwest at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:39:44
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 105mm

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Snack time at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f10 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:57:54
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 55mm

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Fun in the sand at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 14:01:31
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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View to the north-northwest at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 14:08:18
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 32mm

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Climbing on all fours at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f11 @ 1/125 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:00:01
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 40mm

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Most of the way to the summit at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f8 @ 1/250 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:05:56
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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Approaching the summit of Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:14:54
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 105mm

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At Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 13:24:59
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 40mm

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Atop the highest dune of the Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

f9 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 200; 2007-02-24 14:05:20
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 24mm

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Conclusions

Death Valley is a fascinating place any time of the year, with numerous creative possibilities. The pleasant temperatures of February are particularly appealing, and far less riskier compared with July when visiting remote areas.

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