Light Capers in Death Valley

Last year I found myself in the middle of a fierce storm in Death Valley, California. After the initial fury subsided, I positioned myself on Westside Road hoping to catch some of the late evening magic, and was suitably rewarded. The gusts were still very strong and these images had to be made handheld at ISO 400.

Clearing storm, Amargosa range, Westside road
5D Mark II, 70-200L f/2.8 IS II

Amargosa range from Westside road in Death Valley
5D Mark II, 70-200L f/2.8 IS II