I like being able to make similar images with different feelings to them by working with the lighting conditions at a given moment and using technique to emphasize the feeling I am after. As the light changed from one evening to the next, I had the opportunity to make very different images of Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree National Park, California. The first tree was a … [Read more...] about The Third Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park
One Simple Tree
Simplify. It's the word I always think to myself when I'm looking for the perfect composition. A photograph does not have to contain everything. And, even when you find your perfect subject, that one perfect Joshua Tree, it doesn't have to dominate the whole frame to tell it's story. Part of the story is the simplicity of the surroundings: the desert bushes, the round … [Read more...] about One Simple Tree
Joshua Tree National Park Star Trails
I love star trails! I've been waiting to find the perfect location that would have something great in the foreground and dark night skies so I could try it again - and I found it at Joshua Tree National Park. We found the most beautiful campsite at Belle Campground right in the park. There was hardly anyone there and our RV was tucked in amongst the giant rocks. There was a … [Read more...] about Joshua Tree National Park Star Trails
First Joshua Tree Sunset
Here is the image I mentioned in my last post about how my plan for moonrise didn't work out. Just as I realized my Plan A wasn't working out and I was running out of time for Plan B, I abandonded my coveted position under Arch Rock, hiked out to see the glorious sunset that was happening behind me, and found a Joshua Tree in silhouette. Please click the image to view … [Read more...] about First Joshua Tree Sunset
Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park
I had my first visit to Joshua Tree National Park in California a few days ago. It was one of those special days when the full moon would rise at sunset. In fact, it was to rise 15 minutes or so before sunset so it would be a perfect time to capture one of those huge pale moons. At least that was the plan. But once again, despite all efforts, the moon evaded me. … [Read more...] about Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park