Lunar Eclipse and blood red moon sequence over Arch Rock, planet Mars above the moon, composite image, Joshua Tree National Park, April 14/15 2014.
Lunar Eclipse Sequence, the path of the moon through the sky as it progresses from being fully visible (top) to fully eclipsed (middle) to almost fully visible again (bottom), viewed through Arch Rock, April 4 2015.
The Milky Way galaxy arches over Arch Rock on a clear evening in Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Trees in early morning light.
Full moon with 22-degree lunar halo, Joshua Tree National Park. The lunar halo (not to be cofused with lunar corona) forms when moonlight refracts through high altitude ice crystals. As no light is refracted at angles smaller than 22-degrees the sky is darker inside the halo.
Sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park.
Sunset and boulders, Joshua Tree National Park. Sunset lights the giant boulders and rock formations near Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree N.P.
Lunar Eclipse and blood red moon sequence, over Juniper and Standing Rock, composite image, Joshua Tree National Park, April 14/15 2014.
Boulders and sunset in Joshua Tree National Park. The warm sunlight gently lights unusual boulder formations at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
The Milky Way galaxy arcs above Arch Rock, panoramic photograph, cylindrical projection.
Joshua Trees silhouetted against predawn sunrise light.
Star trails and Arch Rock. Polaris, the North Star, is at the center of the circular arc star trails as they pass above this natural stone archway in Joshua Tree National Park.
The Milky Way Galaxy shines in the night sky with a Joshua Tree silhouetted in the foreground.
Joshua Tree National Park, Milky Way and Moon, Shooting Star, Comet Panstarrs, Impending Dawn.
Live Oak and Milky Way, rocks and stars, Joshua Tree National Park at night.
Lunar Eclipse Setting over Joshua Tree National Park, April 4 2015.
Perseid Meteor Shower over Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, Aug 13, 2014.
Parry's Nolina, or Giant Nolina, a flowering plant native to southern California and Arizona founds in deserts and mountains to 6200'. It can reach 6' in height with its flowering inflorescence reaching 12'.
Milky Way over Joshua Tree National Park.
The Milky Way stretches across the sky above Arch Rock in Joshua Tree National Park.
Milky Way over Joshua Tree National Park at Astronomical Twilight, Pre-dawn.
Milky Way during Full Lunar Eclipse over Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, April 4 2015.
Sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park.
Boulders and sunset in Joshua Tree National Park. The warm sunlight gently lights unusual boulder formations at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
Boulders and sunset in Joshua Tree National Park. The warm sunlight gently lights unusual boulder formations at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
The Milky Way galaxy above Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, night star field exposure.
Milky Way at Night over Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park.
Arch Rock, Venus and Milky Way at Astronomical Twilight, Morning approaching, Joshua Tree National Park.
Perseid Meteor Shower over Joshua Tree National Park, Aug 13, 2014.
Star trails and Arch Rock. Polaris, the North Star, is at the center of the circular arc star trails as they pass above this natural stone archway in Joshua Tree National Park.
Boulders and stars, moonlight in Joshua Tree National Park. The moon gently lights unusual boulder formations at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
Live Oak and Milky Way, rocks and stars, Joshua Tree National Park at night.
Arch Rock in Joshua Tree National Park. A natural stone arch in the White Tank area of Joshua Tree N.P.
Joshua tree at sunrise. Joshua trees are found in the Mojave desert region of Joshua Tree National Park.
Juniper and star trails.
Joshua tree, sunrise, infrared.
Ocotillo ablaze with springtime flowers. Ocotillo is a dramatic succulent, often confused with cactus, that is common throughout the desert regions of American southwest.
Joshua tree, moonlit night. The Joshua Tree is a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
Boulders and sunset in Joshua Tree National Park. The warm sunlight gently lights unusual boulder formations at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
Milky Way over Arch Rock, planet Venus framed with the arch, at astronomical twilight, Joshua Tree National Park.
Arch Rock and star trails, impending dawn.
Lunar corona, or moon halo, also known as lunar nimbus, icebow or gloriole, occurring 22 degrees around the moon. Observed during the full lunar eclipse of April 14/15 2014. Planet Mars at upper right, blue star Spica to the right of the moon.
Teddy-Bear cholla cactus. This species is covered with dense spines and pieces easily detach and painfully attach to the skin of distracted passers-by.
Joshua trees and star trails, moonlit night. The Joshua Tree is a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
Parry's Nolina, or Giant Nolina, a flowering plant native to southern California and Arizona founds in deserts and mountains to 6200'. It can reach 6' in height with its flowering inflorescence reaching 12'.
Desert iguana, one of the most common lizards of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Sunrise and flowering plant, a beautiful desert southwest scene in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
Barker Dam, Joshua Tree National Park. Barker Dam, also known as the Big Horn Dam, is a water-storage facility located in Joshua Tree National Park in California. The dam was constructed by early cattlemen and ranchers. It is situated between Queen Valley and the Wonderland of Rocks near the Wall Street Mill and is a gathering place for desert wildlife.
Joshua trees, a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
Sunset and Earth Shadow, Jumbo Rocks, Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua trees, a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
The Milky Way galaxy arcs over Arch Rock on a clear evening in Joshua Tree National Park.
Ancient granite boulders at Joshua Tree National park, at sunset.
Jumbo Rocks and Stars at Night, landscape lit by a full moon.
Skull Rock and stars at night.
Lunar Eclipse and blood red moon sequence, stars, astronomical twilight, composite image, Joshua Tree National Park, April 14/15 2014.
Full Moon Rising under Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park.
Full lunar eclipse, blood red moon, with blue star Spica (right of moon) and planet Mars (top right), over Joshua Tree National Park, April 14/15, 2014.
Forest of Joshua Trees.
Self portrait in shadow, Jumbo Rocks, Joshua Tree National Park.
Hikers atop Jumbo Rocks at sunset, warm last light falling on the boulders.
Joshua Tree National Park.
Desert iguana, one of the most common lizards of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Parry's Nolina, or Giant Nolina, a flowering plant native to southern California and Arizona founds in deserts and mountains to 6200'. It can reach 6' in height with its flowering inflorescence reaching 12'.
Joshua trees, a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
Joshua tree, moonlit night. The Joshua Tree is a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
The Milky Way galaxy above Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, night star field exposure.
Joshua tree and stars, moonlit night. The Joshua Tree is a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
Sunset cloud, Joshua Tree National Park.
Panorama of Arch Rock, showing ancient stone boulders that are characteristic of Joshua Tree National Park.
The Milky Way galaxy arches over Arch Rock on a clear evening in Joshua Tree National Park.
Standing stone and Milky Way, stars fill the night sky.
Joshua tree and stars at night. The Joshua Tree is a species of yucca common in the lower Colorado desert and upper Mojave desert ecosystems.
Joshua Trees and crescent moon silhouetted against predawn sunrise light.
Ancient granite boulders at Joshua Tree National park, at sunset.
Teddy-Bear cholla cactus. This species is covered with dense spines and pieces easily detach and painfully attach to the skin of distracted passers-by.
Joshua trees silhouetted against predawn sunrise light.
Indian Paintbrush.
Unidentified cactus.
Joints and bolders in the rock formations of Joshua Tree National Park.
Fruit cluster blooms on a Joshua tree in spring.
Sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park, storm clouds.
Joshua Trees rise above a patch of white tackstems. Spring.
The Milky Way Galaxy shines in the night sky with a Joshua Tree silhouetted in the foreground. The lights of Palm Springs glow on the horizon.