Heading north from Badwater Basin, we detoured onto Artist's Drive, stopping at an overlook. The picture below is from partway up, looking back toward Badwater Basin.
In the opposite direction, the picture below looks toward the end of the overlook.
From the top. The sun was intense and hats helped. Walter records my Annie Hall look.
We took a break at the top.
Back on the road.
Coloration comes from minerals, clays, and volcanic deposits.