21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Dust over Death Valley

It was difficult day to fly our little Cessna from Tucson, AZ, over Death Valley, and up to Bishop, CA, but difficult days are very often the most scenic. High winds were pouring over the mountains, churning up dust storms through Death Valley making for a unique view from our thin layer of smooth air above.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: near Lone Pine, CA, California, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 14
Copyright: © Eric Klein