The trees and rocks in Joshua Tree National Park come together to form some fascinating scenes ... like this one where the joshua tree is leaning on the bolder for a little bit of support. What first caught my attention was the sculptured rock; then I noticed how the rock, tree, and sky all came together to form a composition that invites you into the scene.

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Beyond the namesake Joshua Trees, California’s Joshua Tree National Park has extraordinary rock formations ... which show beautiful texture and form in the early morning light. I found this rocky area just a short hike from the Live Oak picnic area.
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Joshua Tree National Park is a great place to experience the beauty of the desert, especially on mornings like this one. This composition was captured using the light of dawn's red sky to illuminate the scene. There was no wind, so I could use a 30 second exposure and have all the grass and leaves look sharp.

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