Valley of Fire???

Yes very... cool. I like the layers and the atmosphere, and the pleasing color palate.

Congrats on capturing the clouds Jens -- nice foreground detail

Very cool shot - it's so close and I still haven't ever been there. That needs to change

E.J. Peiker wrote:it's so close and I still haven't ever been there.  That needs to change

Before you saddle up the horses, please be aware of the regulations Nevada has for commercial photography in state parks and how "commercial photography" is defined. Don't stop at the word "filming" because that's not what you intend to do. Read all the way to the end.

Commercial Photography. Authority: NAC 407.050
Fees range from $200 to $3,500 per day depending on the size and complexity of the filming operation. A person who has obtained a commercial use permit for photography may request that the Division reserve an area within the park for use in accordance with the terms of their permit . Upon receipt of such a request, the Division will charge and collect a reservation fee of $100. The reservation fee is in addition to any fee charged and collected pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC 407.050. Download application in PDFor Word for commercial photography. Download Photography Policy in PDF. (Policy is being revised at this time).
Persons who take photographs or motion pictures in a park for commercial purposes are required to have a filming permit. Applications for permits must be made at the park prior to the filming date. The permit stipulates restrictions and obligations that must be met by the permittee. “Commercial” photography means photography that is meant for financial gain. Included under commercial photography are sales of photographic images for advertising, motion pictures, television productions or portfolios. The archiving of images by persons who use photographic skills, equipment or resources to provide a photographic product for sale is also considered commercial photography.

(can be found here: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/fees/)


In addition, Valley of Fire is open from sunrise to sundown only. This has always been the case but was not religiously enforced until recently. If a ranger catches you before sunrise, trespassing charges apply. People staying in one of the campgrounds are not allowed outside the campgrounds before or after daylight. Also, many of the parking spots along the White Domes Road are blocked off and fairly long hikes are required to get to interesting scenery.

Thanks to this the Valley of Fire experience has become so unpleasant that I took it off my list of favorite destinations and visit only briefly when on the way to or from other destinations in the area. I also do not recommend a visit to other people without warning them about these restrictions.

Looks great at full size!...and the clouds are a definite rare treat.

Jens Peermann wrote:

E.J. Peiker wrote:it's so close and I still haven't ever been there.  That needs to change

Before you saddle up the horses, please be aware of the regulations Nevada has for commercial photography in state parks and how "commercial photography" is defined. Don't stop at the word "filming" because that's not what you intend to do. Read all the way to the end.

Commercial Photography. Authority: NAC 407.050
Fees range from $200 to $3,500 per day depending on the size and complexity of the filming operation. A person who has obtained a commercial use permit for photography may request that the Division reserve an area within the park for use in accordance with the terms of their permit . Upon receipt of such a request, the Division will charge and collect a reservation fee of $100. The reservation fee is in addition to any fee charged and collected pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC 407.050. Download application in PDFor Word for commercial photography. Download Photography Policy in PDF. (Policy is being revised at this time).
Persons who take photographs or motion pictures in a park for commercial purposes are required to have a filming permit. Applications for permits must be made at the park prior to the filming date. The permit stipulates restrictions and obligations that must be met by the permittee. “Commercial” photography means photography that is meant for financial gain. Included under commercial photography are sales of photographic images for advertising, motion pictures, television productions or portfolios. The archiving of images by persons who use photographic skills, equipment or resources to provide a photographic product for sale is also considered commercial photography.

(can be found here: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/fees/)


In addition, Valley of Fire is open from sunrise to sundown only. This has always been the case but was not religiously enforced until recently. If a ranger catches you before sunrise, trespassing charges apply. People staying in one of the campgrounds are not allowed outside the campgrounds before or after daylight. Also, many of the parking spots along the White Domes Road are blocked off and fairly long hikes are required to get to interesting scenery.

Thanks to this the Valley of Fire experience has become so unpleasant that I took it off my list of favorite destinations and visit only briefly when on the way to or from other destinations in the area. I also do not recommend a visit to other people without warning them about these restrictions.

Thanks for the info.  I was there in early June and did not realize this.  I got one nice image.  I guess that I will have to enjoy it myself.