What to Phptograph in Joshua Tree National Park
Jan 15, 2017 14:32:58 #
Definitely a different, stark place..
Jan 15, 2017 14:40:51 #
Love the "Monument". Hard to get used to saying National Park. Retired from the Marine Corps in '91 from Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base. Owned a house on Pinon and had JTNP as our backyard. With a telescope in the backyard we could see the Mountain Sheep on the cliffs. Make sure you visit the Visitor's Center and the Oasis of Mara. Great places for shots all day and night. Loved the springs in the park with all the wild flowers down the valley heading to Indio and I-10. Do miss meeting folks up there in the summer evenings for BBQ's and kids running everywhere climbing the rocks up at Big Rocks. Wonderful vistas of the Morongo and Cachella Valley's. Sunrises and Sunsets are wonderful.
Have fun and enjoy. Living out there a total of 10 1/2 years and still was not able to see the whole "Monument".
Have fun and enjoy. Living out there a total of 10 1/2 years and still was not able to see the whole "Monument".
Jan 15, 2017 19:12:17 #
AZ Dog
Loc: Peoria, AZ
I lived in 29 Palms for almost three years and each time I went into the park, it was something different. Relax and enjoy.
Jan 15, 2017 19:57:19 #
Thank you NorthPacific, lots of good information! I am excited to finally be going, it has been on my list for quite some time! It will be a short visit, but that's okay! Love the photo's thanks so much for posting them!
Jan 15, 2017 19:59:36 #
Jan 15, 2017 20:00:49 #
Sburgess wrote:
Do a quuck search on instagram #joshuatreenationalpark
It is a treasure of photos.
It is a treasure of photos.
Thanks Sburgess, good tip!
Jan 15, 2017 20:03:44 #
Ratta wrote:
Short answer: Everything!!!
Long answer: Read all the replies. Explore. Be on the lookout for birds, reptiles, coyotes, spiders, snakes and other goodies. The sun illuminating the spines of the cactus in the Cholla garden can give your camera a workout. There are areas which attract rock climbers and you can get some awesome pics of the climbers during magic hour. The nights are dark and beautiful.
Long answer: Read all the replies. Explore. Be on the lookout for birds, reptiles, coyotes, spiders, snakes and other goodies. The sun illuminating the spines of the cactus in the Cholla garden can give your camera a workout. There are areas which attract rock climbers and you can get some awesome pics of the climbers during magic hour. The nights are dark and beautiful.
Thank you Ratta, really looking forward to it!
Jan 15, 2017 20:05:10 #
Ratta wrote:
Oh, by the way! Be very careful of the jumping Cholla. The spines are barbed, numerous and quite painful should they 'jump' on you. And they are difficult and painful to remove. (Refer to the pic of the hand being attacked by a jumping Cholla.
I have heard that, I am hoping not to have that experience!
Jan 15, 2017 20:06:29 #
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Jan 15, 2017 20:08:38 #
Texzen wrote:
Some snapshots for you to get a look. Was not in the mood to shoot this day and so used my backup instead of my Nikon. Still, you can get a feel for the place. Hope your visit is profound.
Some days are like that, however these are very enjoyable Texzen....thank you!
Jan 15, 2017 20:10:07 #
dleebrick wrote:
Definitely a different, stark place..
Nice shots, thank you dleebrick!
Jan 15, 2017 20:11:30 #
unclemky wrote:
Love the "Monument". Hard to get used t... (show quote)
First let me thank you for your service! I am truly looking forward to our visit!
Jan 15, 2017 20:13:33 #
AZ Dog wrote:
I lived in 29 Palms for almost three years and each time I went into the park, it was something different. Relax and enjoy.
We shall, thank you AZ Dog~
Jan 15, 2017 20:13:34 #
Arch rock trail is really cool too - Arch rock is lots of fun to play with if you have an ultra wide lens :)
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