Death Valley National Park California

March 2016, I had never been to Death Valley National park. The first place on my list to visit was Zabriskie point.
First light would be at 5:30 with sunrise about 6:10. I left my room at Stovepipe Wells before 5 and headed out into the darkness . The parking lot was empty when I arrived. After a short period of time several cars found their way into the lot and parked. I could see by the interior lights of their cars that they were photographers too. I quickly unloaded my bag and tripod and followed them . By the red light of my headlamp I set up my gear and patiently waited in the darkness.
As the dark sky turned to a deep blue I began to see the outline of the mountains and the pale colored bands of the hills. I watched intently as the colors became more vibrant and the sky grew brighter.
And then... the sun crested the mountains in the east bathing the mountains in the west with bright colors, the many peaks and valleys became three dimensional with colors, shadows and textures.
Watching this scene unfold was an experience I will never forget!