November mornings in the desert are really cold but the joshua trees are beautiful at sunrise.
Taken at Sheep’s Pass, Joshua Tree National Park
Category Archives: Landscape
Joshua Tree at Sunset
Taken just as the last light was leaving the sky in Joshua Tree National Park
More Half Moon Bay
I’m been to this spot many time taking pictures and am usually so fascinated by the trees right where I’m standing that I don’t look look around for alternative views. I’m pleased to have to noticed this one on my recent visit.
Return to Half Moon Bay
I always wonder if returning to the same the photo spot stunts or expands my creativity. Sometimes I think I’m just trying to repeat my past success. On the other hand, Monet painted the same garden over and over capturing it’s nuances in many different lights.
This is my favorite sunset spot near home. It’s in Half Moon Bay, less than 45 minutes from my home so easy to get to. I was here in 2008 and all the way back in 2001. My open question is am I getting better over time?
Sunset Over Delicate Arch
Hiking out to Delicate Arch at sunset was the perfect end at a great day at Arches National Park. After spending two days waiting for the weather to clear, today was sunny but cold. Delicate Arch is just stunning. The approach adds to the dramac because the final section of the trail is a snowy path up the side of the cliff, and once you get to the top, the one is rewarded with this splendid vantage point to the arch.
Copyright © 2010 Mike Chowla
Update: Full set of Arches National Park photos now available
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon is stunning.
Copyright © 2010 Mike Chowla
Update: Full set of Bryce Canyon National Park photos now available.
Sunrise over the Towers of the Virgin, Zion National Park
The peaks in Zion National Park all have outlandish names. The one of the interpretive signs says the names were early visitors method of making sense of the grandeur of the place.
Copyright © 2010 Mike Chowla
Update: Full set of Zion National Park photos now available
Summer Solstice Sunset
Shot just north of Davenport, CA on Summer Solstice 2009. Both summer and winter solstices are important days to me. For thousands of years of humans have marked the solstice with some ancient civilizations building massive moments on solstice alignments. For me, it’s both a day to appreciate all the glorious sunlight of the longest day of the year and to think about our connection to our ancient ancestors.
Copyright © 2009 Mike Chowla
Copyright © 2008 Mike Chowla