Cholla Cacti

Joshua Tree National Park

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Joshua Tree

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Hiking in Joshua Tree

I wanted to capture the textures .

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Desert in Joshua Tree

I was taken by the colours and textures.

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Joshua Tree Hike

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Palm Oasis

Our destination on our Joshua Tree Park hike. No water at the oasis!

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Joshua Tree Hike

Taken while resting at the oasis. This was an in and out hike so we are at the half way point here.

Another Palm Oasis Near Palm Springs

Water at this oasis and perfectly still for beautiful reflections.

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Palm Oasis

Great reflections in the water

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Moonscape!

Beyond the oasis was this desolate desert that did not keep my interest for long.

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Palm Oasis

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Palm Oasis

Flattened image taken with a long lens from a distance.

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Tree Hugging

Hiking Mount San Jacinto State Park at the top of the Aerial Tramway.

A rare shot of me!