Cleghorn Study..

My fascination with the rough-country surrounding the 15 freeway in the Cajon Pass grows, each time I explore the area.

This is drone footage that begins down in a wash.  The drone then climbs out, giving a panoramic view of the Cleghorn Range (north-bound side of the 15 fwy.)

Note the birds that are flying in the vicinity of the drone, toward the end of the video.

I used a DJI Phantom 4 to shoot this video.

Sunset over the El Paso Mountains...

This image was taken in July, 2017.  As I have mentioned in previous posts, I take a "part-time" approach to desert photography during the summer months.  By that, I mean that I drive to my chosen spots during the early morning or in the late afternoon/early evening in order to avoid the intense heat. 

Cajon Pass- Drone flight through the Cleghorns...

Currently, I'm working on an article that covers the history of the Cajon Pass.  Most of my readers are probably aware that man has been traversing the area known as the Cajon Pass for hundreds of years. At least.

This video illustrates the ruggedness of the counrtry here, and one can imagine the difficulties encountered by the early pioneers - and those difficulties were not completely assuaged, by the early roads that were built here.

Goler Heights: El Paso Mountains, drone image.

This image was taken over Goler Heights, facing south west toward Garlock Road.  The distant hills are the Rand Mountains.  Drone image.  

May, 2018.

When the Cajon was green...

I filmed this in April, 2018, after the recent winter rains. 



This is a drone flight over the Cleghorn Range, in the Cajon Pass;  it serves as a reminder tha the desert is not always a barren land. 

Dark Chasm: Calico Mountains.

The Calico Mountains.  Known for its mining history, and a favorite spot for off-roaders and recreational shooters.  I too, have been known to plink at targets in this area. 

But, there is much natural beauty to be appreciate, as well.  Un-named gullies and crags abound here, as illustrated in this image that I shot with my drone.

Grove of Joshua Trees...

The advantage of rising early:  which is something that I rarely experience, as I'm not an early-morning person.  It's tough, actually, because the early morning light on a subject is truly a sight to behold.  Most of the time, I capture the afternoon "sweet light."

On the day that I took this photograph, I'd been camping with my wife and our niece near Joshua Tree National Park.  Camping is the best way to get me up early.  My wife and my niece were still snuggled in our tent back at the campsite, when I went into the park to shoot photos on this day.

From April, 2018.