We visited Joshua Tree NP and took a long drive into the desert to get a remote photo of the desert that I grew up in. I added the heavy border to help frame the mountains, yes we do have them in the desert, and converted to b&w to give it that old west feel.

[Rupert]

Always a good view to open your threads! Enjoyed them all...love that last one!

Regards!

[Bob Harris]

A different scenery than we here are used to seeing. Well executed shots.

thanks EM, doesn't the first one remind you of those small b/w TV's we had when we were young and watching those Western cowboy shows, it's probably just my mind going back in time?

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Always a good view to open your threads! Enjoyed them all...love that last one!

Regards!

thanks Rupert, you know the desert so I'm glad you enjoyed the view here.

[GeoJerry]

I'm always a fan of the Mojave, especially Joshua Tree…. thanks for posting these!

[Bob Harris]

I'm always a fan of the Mojave, especially Joshua Tree…. thanks for posting these!

Joshua Tree really is a great place to visit, it has a little bit of everything the desert has to offer. thanks Jerry.

[OrchidJulie]

Another fun adventure, Bob, thanks! (sorry I can't send you gas money)

[Bob Harris]

Another fun adventure, Bob, thanks! (sorry I can't send you gas money)

DANG, oh well, it didn't hurt to hint a bit, you just never know. thanks Julie.

[OrchidJulie]

Welcome. Maybe, with a little luck and time (and decent weather) I can reciprocate with some shots from this corner of the world.

[crewl1]

Looks wonderful, I like the treatment on the first.
With the little rain we've had it probably looks desert dry
I recall a few years back we had so much rain that there were blooms showing up in the Mojave that hadn't been seen in a hundred years.

[Bob Harris]

Welcome. Maybe, with a little luck and time (and decent weather) I can reciprocate with some shots from this corner of the world.

Well I'll sure be watching for you Julie, we have enjoyed ourselves in Florida, especially in the Northern part small towns.

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Looks wonderful, I like the treatment on the first.
With the little rain we've had it probably looks desert dry
I recall a few years back we had so much rain that there were blooms showing up in the Mojave that hadn't been seen in a hundred years.

You're right Larry, we were up at Cottonwood Cove, Searchlight and all the dry desert areas and all of the Joshua were in full bloom. Many of the trees hardly look alive but they give a beautiful blossom.

[OrchidJulie]

Well I'll sure be watching for you Julie, we have enjoyed ourselves in Florida, especially in the Northern part small towns.

Well, I'm in the extreme other part of the state, but hope to visit some of the interesting bits this spring. Well within driving distance of two national parks (Biscayne and Everglades), just need the right weather and no-work schedule. Film at 11!

[Den]

Any moment now I'm expecting to hear: "A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty 'Hi-Yo, Silver!'.

[Bob Harris]

Well, I'm in the extreme other part of the state, but hope to visit some of the interesting bits this spring. Well within driving distance of two national parks (Biscayne and Everglades), just need the right weather and no-work schedule. Film at 11!

that work stuff does get in the way Julie, I got tired of it and just retired, the easy way out. Looking forward to your posts of Florida.

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Any moment now I'm expecting to hear: "A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty 'Hi-Yo, Silver!'.

the Lone Ranger, those were the days Den, loved those old westerns.

[OrchidJulie]

I'm looking forward to doing it, Bob! Can't quite retire yet, but hopefully soon.

[dcmsox2004]

marvelous composition bob... that pp suits the subject perfectly, dave m

[Sailor]

Great shots, old buddy.

Jer