A few months ago I wrote about how revisiting photo locations can help you grow as a photographer by forcing you to move beyond the obvious and find new compositions. Last year when I visited Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park I discovered, through my telephoto lens, an interesting rock formation. Here is last year's photo: Since then, I have seen other photos … [Read more...] about Finding New Compositions in Jumbo Rocks
Joshua Tree National Park
I Speak for the Trees
I don't know if Dr. Suess was inspired by these particular trees in Joshua Tree National Park, California, but as I am driving along I often hear the voice of The Lorax -- "I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues" -- and I think about how this place became a National Park and hear The Lorax again -- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, … [Read more...] about I Speak for the Trees
Just Three of the Many Jumbo Rocks
I think I could spend days photographing in this location. The only problem with it is that the campground bearing it's name is extremely popular so there are always lots of people at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park. Please click the image to view a larger version. Our RV is too big to fit in that campground, and I don't think I would like being near so many … [Read more...] about Just Three of the Many Jumbo Rocks
Abandoned Car in the Desert (and some fun processing techniques)
The desert has amazing powers of preservation! Joshua Tree National Park wasn't always a park, there used to be a few ore processing mills here in the 30's. One of those is the Wall Street Mill which is protected as a historic site because of it's mechanical uniqueness. The machinery is still intact. Near the mill you can also find a few abandoned cars - antiques left … [Read more...] about Abandoned Car in the Desert (and some fun processing techniques)
Best Sunset EVER at Jumbo Rocks
On our first night at Joshua Tree National Park, in California, the clouds looked like they had a lot of potential, and so Ray and I went to one of our favourite locations from last year's visit, Jumbo Rocks, where we were welcomed by the most glorious sunset. Standing on the rocks that night as the sky turned from blue to pink to red to purple was truly magical. … [Read more...] about Best Sunset EVER at Jumbo Rocks