Actually I was born and raised in California. I grew up and still reside in San Diego.
We (my wife & I) have a house in Borrego Springs which is surrounded by one of the largest State Parks in the contiguous 48 states. The Anza Borrego Desert State Park is true desert:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638
So we have the opportunity of capturing some unusual desert scenery.
I look forward to seeing the images that others share.