Mojave Desert Ruins: The "Sears" cabin...

Photograph by Scott Schwartz.

...was built from packing crates that were obtained from a Los Angeles Sears store, during the 1950's.

This is one of the many cabins that dot the El Paso Mountain range, which was home to prospectors, who first settled here during the late nineteenth century.

Today, many of these cabins are being preserved for use by campers.

Mojave Desert Photography: Off-road driving...

...opens up a new world to me!

1/200th sec. @f.18.

Mojave Desert Ruins: Bickel Camp Relics...

This is Walt Bickel's well-digging machine.

Mojave Desert Photography: Miniature Grand Canyon...

...in the El Paso Mountains.

1/50th sec. @f/16.

Mojave Desert Photography: Another stunning image from the El Paso Mountains.

1/80th sec. @ f/20.

Mojave Desert Photography: Mountains in the mist....

1/40th sec. @ f/25.

Mojave Desert Photography: Desert colors...

...are subdued, yet vibrant.

1/60th sec. @ f.20.

Mojave Desert Photography: Wild flowers and ridges in the El Paso Mountains...

1/50th sec. @ f.20.

Mojave Desert Photography: Taken from the side of the trail..

...during a recent trip to the El Paso Mountains.  

1/40th sec. @ f.25.

Mojave Desert Photography: The clouds....

fill the skies with wonders unseen by most.

El Paso Mountains.

1/125th sec. @ f .25.

Mojave Desert Photography: El Paso Mountains...

Photograph by Scott Schwartz.  All rights reserved.

Recent rains have added a touch of green to the El Paso Mountians.

Mojave Desert Photography: Ruins......

....at Lockhart, CA.

The only noise heard is the wind howling through empty doorways....