Photographing The Salton Sea – Endangered Landscape

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Salton Sea – Endangered Landscape Photography Fast Facts: Largest lake in California – 35 miles long, about 43 feet deep at its deepest place. Sits below sea level and right over the San Andreas Fault Best times to visit: November- MarchBirders Paradise: Over 400 species of birds – but large groups of birds – the diversity only surpassed by Big Bend in Texas Mudpots and mud volcanos – East side of lake. Art – Outdoor Art installations- Salvation Mountain – http://www.salvationmountain.us/ Painted mountain – one man’s testament to his beliefs – verses painted on his mountain. Stay on the paths take nothing but photos. Slab City – “The last free place in America”- an eccentric group that lives here East Jesus – open sunrise to sunset 365 days – please be respectful of signed private areas – people do live here. http://eastjesus.org/ Sculpture Garden from all kinds of recycled items- computer parts, bottles more Needs: http://eastjesus.org/needs/ Tips for a day trip to Salton Sea area : Lots of water-heat exhaustion Snacks-power bars Sunset photos near the geothermal plant – where there are some dead trees for sculptural interest Sunrise – Red Hill Marina – walk out towards trees Sonny Bono Nature Preserve-Birds- check their website for more details- https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sonny_bono_salton_sea Bombay beach – old boat pier-old crane- old pilings- be careful on where to park so as not to get stuck in the soft silty sand. Suggested camera equipment : Tripod – long exposures-night-light painting Polarizer Wide angle for nice large landscapes 300-600mm or more for bird images – so you can keep your distance yet get in close to see details. Rental Lenses: https://www.borrowlenses.com/ All around walk around lens for some of the Outdoor art installations at Salvation Mountain/East Jesus. Flashlights for light painting- Hoodman Loupe – view the back of your DSLR in daytime http://www.optics4birding.com/hoodman-3-inch-hood-loupe.html Sunscreen for yourself- some also like to wear a breathing mask due to the fine particles http://tinyurl.com/yahmkxwq

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