Monday, 17th November 2008
In The Beginning
by Stephen Oachs
This magnificent spectacle stands in solitude outside of Gerlach, Nevada, quietly marking the passing of time. Layer upon layer building skyward, this leaking geothermal well spews a steady stream of scalding, mineral-laden water. Fly Geyser began forming in 1964, and continues to grow several inches a year.
This exotic and misty landscape was captured as the sun began its rise over the stark, hauntingly primitive Black Rock Desert. The luminescent sky, dramatically colored by an oncoming storm, infuses the scene with an other-worldly tone.
Equipment: Canon 1Ds Mark III
Stephen Oachs
Stephen W. Oachs is a successful entrepreneur, technology veteran and award-winning photographer. He began his journey in photography the moment he picked up his first SLR camera. Ever since, his lenses have focused on the inspiring majesty of mother earth and the unflinching beauty of the animal kingdom.
Whether trekking through the wilds of Alaska, enduring the raw challenges of nature or experiencing the thrill of life on the edge, Stephen captures rare and breathtaking moments of light and time. His exceptional eye is filtered only by his passion for life, deep affinity with nature and love of adventure.
Website: www.stephenoachs.com
In The Beginning by Stephen Oachs was photo of the day on Monday, 17th November 2008. It is tagged Geysers, Sunrise. You can leave a comment below.
37 Comments
David Lazar
This is earth? This looks like something from the imagination! Quite incredible.
Charlene Fredman
Incredible — I feel like I have witnessed another planet.
ChrisB
Totally awesome!
Stephen Oachs
Yes, this IS earth — I went back in my time machine 3 billion years ago and captured this as sunrise. (sly grins)
NIk
Stephen, wow second picture on earthshots within a weekamd you have many more to showcase. wonderful
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Amazing photo–why have I never heard of this place? …yet another place to visit on my next road trip west. You never cease to amaze me–your website is a wonder (yes, I voted for your snow leopard) Please keep the POTD’s coming!
Anurag
The subject, the light The shutter speed et al. … all perfect!
Maybe just a bit more of the foreground and less of the sky. Otherwise its just breathtaking.
Thanks for bringing the existence of this exotic location to our knowledge.
Gaurav
Its amazing..No words can describe the beauty. At first it seemed to me like an artificial photograph. Our earth is full of beauty.
Su
Awesome shot, you have to look twice to see what it is, a truly wonderful and different POTD. Congrats, loved the website too.
Deep
This looks a Out Of World Experience..
Mystic…
Would be great, if for learners like me, everyone writes down the camera settings used. It would be of help
Malta Photography
Great shot indeed in this one of a kind place on earth. Very nice colors.
Stee
Great capture, great colors, great place, great photographer
Prem Promono H
i love it,too!!!
very nice shot!
Eradigator
Amazing.
Alex
Very original shot. Definitely an alien landscape, it could be on Venus!
Pauline Jones
This is a very cool picture; very atmospheric.
Keith C Towers
Just finished watching Stephen Fry’s Trip through all 50 States of America on TV (I’m from the UK) and much of the country’s scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. You’d be hardpressed not to find a good picture to take. This one is a cracker.
Derek Dobbie
What an amazing image. Great capture and colours.
luiz octavio
BELISSIMA IMAGEM PARECE UMA ILHA.
Mimsha
As the others said : it looks like a different planet. Earth is really surprising sometimes !
Jeannie Armstrong
Thankyou
Marie Dunphy Harding
Appropriate “Earth Shot” for sure, to remind us what we have.
Amazing sunrise !
planet lover
Congratulations on a magnificent picture. I’ll be planning a trip there next year. Thank you!!!!
Dennis
A future Yellowstone forming?
Renee
Wow excellent photo Stephen, it just memorizes me!
Chris Reardon
Geeeezzzzzz. That is awesome.
Stephen Oachs
Thank you everyone! I want to be sure everyone knows (who wants to visit) that this place is on private property and requires permission to access. Please be respectful, and careful, as this whole area is surrounded by geothermal waters that are VERY hot.
istvan
Superb, thanks for showing us this great spot!
Laurie
Spectacular!!!
Very beautiful, unique, and educational.
I love the title…
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Driving School
this is amazing!!
looks like a different planet…its beautiful
Sue Gagnon
This looks like a scene from DUNE. When I first saw it, it was my fist impression. Either way, what a shot! Very interesting and compelling.
Bala
Simply stunning
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mike
That sky is worth it.
Su
This is another incredible shot, what an artist.
Rajib Singha
Congrats!
Renee
Your shots look like they came right out of a book!