Keys View...

This image was taken during Thanksgiving weekend, 2019.  I used my Nikon D7200 to capture this view of the Coachella Valley.  We drove as close to Keys View as we could, but the remainder of the road was closed due to snow.

Joshua Tree National Park.

Mule Canyon Unfolding

My drone climbs high above the Calico Mountains, providing a spectacular view of the area.

Launch point:  Mule Canyon.

Equipment:  DJI Phantom 4.

The Amazing Contrasts In The Desert...

Notice the contrasting shades - light and dark- in this drone image that was taken over the El Paso Mountains.

Happy New Year!

It's been a hectic Christmas season for me.  Besides the usual holiday business - shopping, decorating, and seeing family, I had to purchase a new vehicle so that I could continue my desert exploration. 

So, I purchased a new Subaru Forester- and I donated my old Jeep Grand Cherokee to charity.  The vehicle had over 300,000 miles on it, and as one might imagine, I was feeling a little uncomfortable taking it on long trips.

I did find time to take the Forester up into the hills near Lytle Creek on New Year's Day.  That's when I shot the image shown above, with my drone.

Here's to more exploration!

Christmas greetings...

Hello everyone,

This may be my last post until after Christmas.  Like most, I'll be busy getting ready for Christmas, seeing friends and family, and of course, doing my Christmas shopping.  Plus, I hope to sneak out and do a little exploring in the desert.  

I want to wish you all a Merry Christmass, and thank you for reading/viewing my posts!

Image:  Cajon Pass, during this past Thanksgiving weekend.  Equipment:  DJI Phantom 4 drone.

Rising Over The Snowy Cajon Pass....

From Thanksgiving weekend, 2019.

Drone footage filmed over the mountains on the east-side of the Cajon Pass.

Equipment:  DJI Phantom 4.

More snow in the Cajon Pass...

    Drone image of snow in the Cajon Pass.  This was taken two weekends ago, with my DJI Phantom     4 drone.  Looking north-bound, on the east-side of the 15 Freeway.