PicsArt Monthly June Issue 2014 | Page 104

A Photographer’s Guide to the US The most unique shots in America and where to get them Kelso San Dunes, Mojave Desert If you’re looking for a unique photography opportunity, head for the Kelso Sand Dunes - mountainous piles of sand that seem to spring up from nowhere in the middle of the Mojave Desert. The tallest dunes can rise up to 650 feet above the surrounding terrain. In this setting, a well-timed hike might allow you photograph the sunset from a phenomenal vantage point. A couple words of caution: be sure to take a flashlight in order to get back to your car and never go alone. @hp1986 If you don’t make it to the sand dunes, don't despair. The spectacular darkness of the Mojave desert translates into spectacular nighttime photography. With almost no ambient light (apart from the stars and the vague glow over the horizon coming from Las Vegas), the Mojave is the perfect place to experiment with time lapse night shots and double exposures. This is a surefire way to snap some fantastic shots. 104| PicsArt Monthly