Approaching Fire and Ice is a photograph by Renee Sullivan which was uploaded on February 15th, 2015.
Approaching Fire and Ice
New Mexico has a Valley of Fires Recreation Area, containing a large expanse of black, twisted lava deposits set amongst barren land in the center of... more
Title
Approaching Fire and Ice
Artist
Renee Sullivan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
New Mexico has a Valley of Fires Recreation Area, containing a large expanse of black, twisted lava deposits set amongst barren land in the center of the state. This similarly named Valley Of Fire State Park, located 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas in Nevada offers a stark contrast - here, red is the dominant color, next to large expanses of contrasting blue mountains off in the distance.
The landscape is made up of petrified dunes, strangely-shaped boulders and sheer sandstone cliffs set amongst an empty, very scenic region near the north end of Lake Mead. The drive to the area from the south passes buckled, layered cliffs and desert basins, often quite colorful, and has occasional views over the blue waters of Lake Mead to the east. But this valley is the most unusual place in the area. It is one of the most photogenic locations in the Southwest, especially at sunset when the rocks glow deep red and do indeed seem to be ablaze when seen from a distance.
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February 15th, 2015
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Kimberlee Baxter
This is so awesome, Renee! Love the red rock formation visible from the wide open road! Much luck and success in the Landscape Contest in the "All Fine Art America" Group! Fave! L/F/FB/P!
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