Idylls in the desert...

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...a water trough in the peace that can be found in the El Paso Mountains.  I discovered this at the site of an old mine.

Red Rock Canyon State Park, California...

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Driving through the El Paso Mountains about a week ago, I came across this stunning view of Red Rock Canyon State Park.   I am happy to share it with all of you!

Mono Lake juxtaposition...

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Tenaya Lake vision...

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from my recent excursion to Yosemite National Park.

Mono Lake, CA...

September, 2015.
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Image from Mono Lake...

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Cactus proves that...

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...beauty can be found in the desert, even during the middle of the summer.

This photograph was taken in the hills near Barstow, CA in August, 2015.

Joshua Tree Memories...

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...memories of this past spring, after the desert flowers had bloomed.

Joshua Tree National Park, CA.