No trees for miles around, but it was still a very fine place to camp for the night on the Alvord Desert in southeastern Oregon. After a drive of about five or six miles across the impossibly flat & smooth playa (dry lake bed), I had my pick of spots. The only other campers within miles were the wind riders, who were back on the other side of the playa.
Of course, how do you pick a spot when everything looks the same? Actually, I did choose a spot near some water from recent rain pooling among the desert shrubs at the edge of the playa. In the morning, I saw birds, who were drawn to the water. I half-expected a visit from coyotes as well. I heard them that night, but they never showed up. The stars were intense that night. In keeping with the theme of last Friday’s Foto Talk, this is a wide angle shot (19 mm.) that I hope shows the insignificance of my presence there.
Hope you all are enjoying your weekends. Happy shooting!
Camped under the stars on the large playa that makes up most of Oregon’s Alvord Desert.
Love this. It reminds me a trip I took once. ; )
Thanks Mike, I figured you’ve been here, more than once.
That looks like a remarkable place. Fantastic photo.
Thanks Lyle!
Camped under the stars, WoW!
PUUUURFECT!
Love it.