Joshua Tree Sunset

A Joshua Tree Forest in sillhouette at Joshua Tree National Park

Interesting Peak Sillhoutte

The rock formations in Joshua tree make for intersting scenery

Rock Climber II

Joshua Tree is very popular with rock climbers. Here you can see someone climbing the rocks to enjoy the sunrise.

Rock Climber III

This series of pictures is one of my favorites. After climbing the rocks, the climber just becomes part of the landscape. A small addition to the existing silhouette of the rocks.

Coyote

A Coyote in joshua tree. There have been problems with visitors to the park feeding the coyotes. This one was not far from the main road that winds through joshua tree

Whale Rock

The rock in the center of this picture looks like a whale spy hopping

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Jumping Cholla Up Close

Closeup view of the barbs and fruit clusters on the jumping cholla

Desert Blooms

The colors of the desert flowers can be amazinly vibrant.

Desert Bloom

Cactus & Blooms

The blooms on these cactus leaves are incredibly vibrant

Brilliant Desert Bloom

A brilliant bloom in the desert

Lake at Barker Dam

A very serene spot. We stopped here to enjoy lunch while on the Barker Dam trail.

Reflections in the lake

The lake here makes the desert look very lush, but this was a good time of year to visit.