Thursday, March 14, 2013

Sky & Rocks

These photos are from about 2 weeks ago. We went for a hike in the boulders out behind our house in 29 Palms. We were fortunate to have some GREAT skies! I like the look of the skies against the boulders.


My cousin and his wife, heading up steep terrain! 
Red Barrel
After a considerable amount of climbing, we finally found some flat terrain.  The views were incredible!
Uh oh... cactus thorn through the shoe! Note to self:  For future desert hikes, carry needle nose pliers!
Ah, back home!!
Overall, a really fun hike with some great skies. In another month, the cactus should be in bloom, so hoping to do it again! Linking to Skywatch Friday. Have an outstanding weekend!!
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    As always the sky views are amazing out in the desert but I really like that little Red Barrel cactus, just hanging out in the shelter of the boulders!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Wow - amazing colours in the skies. A fabulous set of shots.

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  3. LifeRamblingsMarch 14, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    beautiful skies. glad you had a wonderful adventure.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Those are seriously superb photos :D Brilliant Skies :D

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  5. DianneMarch 15, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Those boulders are certainly catching the light .... What a great walk!

    "Adelaide and Beyond"

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  6. eileeninmdMarch 15, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Awesome shots of the boulders and sky! The Red Barrel is a colorful addition to the photo. The last shot is gorgeous with the colors. Well done, happy skywatching!

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  7. s.cMarch 15, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Great sky, landscape and plants. Unbelievable that you can walk right into them. Sitting in my over cultivated little country on the north sea. Thanks for showing.

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  8. From The HeartMarch 15, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Beautiful photos...beautiful skies!

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  9. Tanya BreeseMarch 15, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    wow, gorgeous photos...ouch about the cactus needle!

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  10. Yogi♪♪♪March 15, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    You have combined very dramatic skies and landscapes. These pics are beautiful.

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  11. desertsandbeyondMarch 15, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Awesome! Can you see the comet from there?

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  12. LaloofahMarch 15, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    That's quite a backyard you've got there! Must have taken you forever to have all those boulders hauled in and placed just so. Great landscaper! ;-)

    Those skies are wonderful! I love the contrast of textures between those soft clouds and the hardscape of nubbly boulders. And that red barrel - what a fantastic and unexpected little burst of color!

    I also love the "back home" shot. You definitely live in a stirringly dramatic landscape! I'm glad you love to photograph and share it.

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  13. TexWisGirlMarch 15, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    just awesome!!! except for the cactus spine...

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  14. EbieMarch 15, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Peter, those rock formations reminded me of Alabama Hills. Gorgeous sunset!

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  15. DeniseinVAMarch 15, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Wonderful scenery out there. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

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  16. Gail DixonMarch 15, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    This is an amazing collection of sky shots. Sheer perfection, really. What lens did you use to capture these? I'm getting tired of my bird shots and want to start concentrating on other areas of nature. Sorry about the cactus injury. Yikes, that must've hurt like the dickens! Hope there's no lasting pain or discomfort. Enjoy your weekend!

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  17. BarbMarch 15, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I know the desert is beautiful but you and your camera really capture the essence of it.

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  18. KarenMarch 15, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Oh these are fablous sky shots. The light and depth in the first shot is remarkable!

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  19. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Your first two pics are out of this world! In the city I'm missing the horizon and the skies:( Did you use HDR? Thanks for visiting my corner:)

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  20. Lap Dog KnitsMarch 15, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    great hiking photos...I'd be content to stay and enjoy the view from the driveway and leave the thorns for the coyote...

    but I hope you'll bring that needle nose tool for next weekends outing...

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  21. LOLfromPasaMarch 15, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Wonderful shots. All of them.

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  22. AVCr8teurMarch 15, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Those are some amazing pictures! I am used to seeing sunsets over the ocean so this is unique to me.

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  23. Sally in WAMarch 16, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Fabulous photos! That sky is downright awesome. Love that expansive view in the desert.

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  24. I Am WoodyMarch 16, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Amazing shots! I absolutely love the desert :)

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  25. AlMarch 16, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Those are great skies and photos. There's nothing like a desert hike!

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  26. Debbie TaillieuMarch 16, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    How fun for me to see your pics of 29 Palms! Though I never lived there many members of my family did. Your pictures make 29 look amazing! Love your pictures!

    Debbie

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  27. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 17, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Gorgeous; what a wonderful hike. We spent most of one winter season in an RV Park in Twenty-Nine Palms. (Well, we slept there...most of the time we were in Joshua Tree.) Loved it so much .. we like to boat though so....

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  28. vincibeneMarch 18, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Gorgeous pictures! My favorite is the first one, wonderful colours!

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  29. Icy BCMarch 21, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Incredibly beautiful to see, and I love the deep colors in your photos!

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  30. Blue LavenderMarch 23, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Great pictures and amazing skies, my favorite is the last one. Have a good weekend.

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