Thursday, October 17, 2013

Skull on the Dry Lake

We were heading over to the dry lake north of Highway 62 in Joshua Tree around sunset. I really like these lonely desert roads (so does my Jeep!).
The Coyote Dry Lake Bed is surrounded by desert scrub and cactus. It's got the big open vistas that people like so much in the desert. Makes for some good photography, too!
I'd like to say that we discovered this old steer skull while bouncing across the lake bed in the Jeep...
But the truth is we had it in the Jeep and were taking it to the dry lake for a "photo shoot".
Pretty cool, don't you think? I like the sky colors at sunset over the dry lake, so linking with Skywatch Friday. Click on the link to check out great skies from all over the world!!
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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Very cool indeed!

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Oh, yes! That is terrific!!

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  3. ShoshanaOctober 17, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    What an amazing view! I like the sunset with your skull. So cool

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  4. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Great shots, so glad the roads on Park land are open again!

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  5. JimOctober 17, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Marvellous sky shots. Thanks for your comments on my blog.

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  6. FranOctober 17, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    That is a really dramatic shot. I'm glad you planted the skull. I was feeling sorry for some poor cow stranded in that desolate and dry place.

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  7. Our photosOctober 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Beautiful are the photos!

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  8. tobyOctober 17, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    It's a very cool shot, even if you set it up. Maybe - especially if you set it up? :)

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  9. Stewart MOctober 18, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    No photo bag is compete without a cow skull!

    Nice shot.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  10. Billy Blue EyesOctober 18, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Awseome and you have a Jeep even better

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  11. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)October 18, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Stunning - amazing. I love the contrasts of the desert.

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  12. s.cOctober 18, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Great shots again. Wonderful.

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  13. eileeninmdOctober 18, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Gorgeous sky captures! I love the colors and the skull. Have a happy weekend!

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  14. IndraniOctober 18, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Looks good for a write up on famine struck region.
    Great series!

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  15. JudyOctober 18, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Wonderful idea!!! Sometimes you just need a focal point for the beautiful sunset to be a background for, and bringing your focal point along makes it all easier!!!!

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  16. NatureFootstepOctober 18, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    I like the first skull shot. Nicely done. In the desert there are mostly open skies. :) Not much rain.

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  17. DeniseinVAOctober 18, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Marvelous photos!!! I was fortunate enough to visit Joshua Tree several years. It is quite a place. I hope to go back one day.

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  18. MastHolidayOctober 18, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Fabulous shots! but last shot looking stunning..

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  19. JeanneOctober 18, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    We love the west also but I 've never been to Joshua Tree. Hope to some day!
    Your pictures are so good - my fav - your header!

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  20. Gail DixonOctober 18, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Pretty awesome!

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  21. TexWisGirlOctober 18, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    'bring your own props' works, too! :)

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  22. Photos by StanOctober 18, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Interesting set of images! The B&W has wonderful detail, and one is certainly drawn into the scene. Well done! Ya gotta love the bottom shot! It's so Dali-like mood and colorwise. Kudos!

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  23. HeatherOctober 18, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Great photo shoot. I love the color of the clouds in the second one. Thanks for visiting!

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  24. colleenOctober 18, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I can't decide if the road is inviting or foreboding, either way it's a great shot.

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  25. Daniela AugustkaOctober 19, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Very interesting sky shots.

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  26. Icy BCOctober 21, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    You had a wonderful photo shoot, and it showed in your beautiful photos!

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  27. BarbOctober 21, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Love it, lol.

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  28. LindaOctober 21, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Cool indeed! Great series.

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