Category Archives: California

Joshua Tree NP March 2023

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Neil

A little over a week ago, I visited Joshua Tree National Park for what will be my last time this winter. OK, I know it’s Spring, but we use the term loosely to describe our time in Southern California. On … Continue reading →

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Big Sur 2023

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Neil

Planning for a recent trip to the Big Sur coast in California was complicated by winter rain causing the closure of Hwy 1, from just north of San Simeon to just south of Big Sur. This was similar to my … Continue reading →

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Drama

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Neil

On a couple of my visits to Joshua Tree National Park this winter I have been treated to dramatic skies. This has been a special treat as frequently, being a desert environment, there isn’t a cloud in the sky. Back … Continue reading →

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Sunnylands

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Neil

Back in the late Fall, after our return to the desert, I visited Sunnylands Center and Gardens in Rancho Mirage, CA. The gardens are open to the public and admission is free (check Sunnylands website for hours), The gardens are … Continue reading →

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Big Sur 2022

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Neil

This winter I payed my second visit to the Big Sur section of the California Coast, although to be truthful, it was the first time actually getting up to Big Sur. My previous trip, in 2017 (wow, can’t believe it … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree NP 0222

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Neil

My last trip to Joshua Tree National Park this winter began early morning, just as the sun was starting to light up the sky. Getting up early for the hour and a half drive to get into some of the … Continue reading →

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Death Valley 2022

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Neil

At the end of January I participated in a photography workshop in Death Valley National Park. The workshop, run by the Out of Chicago group and called the Out of Death Valley workshop involved about 100 participants and 16 to … Continue reading →

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Pioneertown Revisited

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Neil

With friends visiting over Christmas, we thought a visit to Pioneertown was in order. I have written about Pioneertown in previous posts as it is just a fun place to go. The town was originally built in the 1940’s by … Continue reading →

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Back to JTNP

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Neil

Just before Christmas I made another trip up to Joshua Tree National Park. As is my normal custom, I arrived nearly an hour before sunrise, giving me time to scout around for a suitable composition. As the sky started to … Continue reading →

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A Desert Botanical Garden

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Neil

Recently I had an opportunity to visit Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs. The garden features cactus, succulents and other plants found in various desert environments. The garden has an interesting history. According to their website it was created by … Continue reading →

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