Alvord Desert
South East Oregon
The Alvord Desert is a 12 by 7 mile dry lake bed in southeastern Oregon. It lies in the rain shadows of the Steens Mountains and the Cascade range. This image is from a view point as I entered the desert from the south. While visiting Alvord, we witnessed air planes taking off, a wind sail vehicle catching a breeze, and a car racing across the desert. Next time I visit, I plan to catch a sunrise or sunset and maybe photograph the Milky Way. It is one of the darkest locations in the world.
