Smoldering Embers At Joshua Tree
A few weeks ago I found out that Tom, Ryan and Corey were headed out to Joshua Tree to get front row seats for the Persid Meteor Shower. I asked if I could tag along, and it eventually worked out better logistically for all involved as Ryan and Corey could now drive straight out to the 60 from San Diego and I would now pick up Tom and head out on the toll road (bad idea, long story) out to the 91 and then out to the desert.
We decided early on that we would stop at Portillos in Moreno Valley. Tom and I ended up getting there early and wasted no time in getting the Italian Beef and some fries. As this was my first time at a Portillos, I instantly became a fan and am looking forward to my next visit.
We all arrived at the White Tank campground by late afternoon and set up the tents before heading into 29 Palms to avail ourselves at the local Jack In The Box. When we came back the plan was to check out an alternate location back at Jumbo Rocks before heading way further down to grab the sun setting over the Cholla. As we were leaving Jumbo Rocks, we came across our first rattle snake, and let's just say it had a strong impact on the decision of some of the members in our party in terms of spending the night on the desert floor at White Tank.
After some of us were ruthlessly attacked by Cholla during golden hour (Corey swears he was just walking by when needles came at him from all sides), we started to get out the long nosed pliers but we instantly got back to the business of shooting a fairly impressive sunset over White Tank. After about a half hour of shooting, I joined Corey at a picnic table to continue the needle removal process. I thought all the color in the sky was gone for the night when I glanced up and saw this shot. Suddenly we were all on our feet again and we kept shooting until thousands of stars filled the sky.
(To be continued)
Smoldering Embers At Joshua Tree
A few weeks ago I found out that Tom, Ryan and Corey were headed out to Joshua Tree to get front row seats for the Persid Meteor Shower. I asked if I could tag along, and it eventually worked out better logistically for all involved as Ryan and Corey could now drive straight out to the 60 from San Diego and I would now pick up Tom and head out on the toll road (bad idea, long story) out to the 91 and then out to the desert.
We decided early on that we would stop at Portillos in Moreno Valley. Tom and I ended up getting there early and wasted no time in getting the Italian Beef and some fries. As this was my first time at a Portillos, I instantly became a fan and am looking forward to my next visit.
We all arrived at the White Tank campground by late afternoon and set up the tents before heading into 29 Palms to avail ourselves at the local Jack In The Box. When we came back the plan was to check out an alternate location back at Jumbo Rocks before heading way further down to grab the sun setting over the Cholla. As we were leaving Jumbo Rocks, we came across our first rattle snake, and let's just say it had a strong impact on the decision of some of the members in our party in terms of spending the night on the desert floor at White Tank.
After some of us were ruthlessly attacked by Cholla during golden hour (Corey swears he was just walking by when needles came at him from all sides), we started to get out the long nosed pliers but we instantly got back to the business of shooting a fairly impressive sunset over White Tank. After about a half hour of shooting, I joined Corey at a picnic table to continue the needle removal process. I thought all the color in the sky was gone for the night when I glanced up and saw this shot. Suddenly we were all on our feet again and we kept shooting until thousands of stars filled the sky.
(To be continued)