Thursday, May 29, 2014

Jeepin' in Joshua Tree

We took our granddaughter on a Jeep ride in the park last Saturday. She really enjoys the great desert views out the back of the open Jeep... far superior to the very limited view she has out of the family sedan! For her, it's a little like a ride at Disneyland!

This is in the Queen Valley area of the park. An easy dirt road that goes through some really pretty areas and eventually ends up back on pavement near Barker Dam.
I used my fisheye lens to take the shot below... I was lying flat on my back shooting up toward the sky. I was trying to get maximum distortion... make my wife look really tall... and it turned into a very funny moment as my granddaughter walked over, stood in front of my wife, and imitated the way she was standing!

Linking with Skywatch Friday.
Thanks to our hosts - Yogi, Sylvia and Sandy!!

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34 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaMay 29, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous sky shots and creative presentation for SWF ~ Happy Weekend ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. Furry BottomsMay 29, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    This makes me want to go to Joshua park.

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  3. DeniseinVAMay 29, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Fantastic photos and I love your fish eye shot of your sweet family.

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  4. StephanieMay 29, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Love the fisheye image, too cute with the granddaughter in it. Fabulous shots as always.

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪May 29, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Nice shots. Good for you and your wife for getting your grand daughter outside in such a beautiful area.

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  6. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)May 29, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Fun shot - and great skies.

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  7. AnonymousMay 29, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Stunning scenery and shots.

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 29, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    What fun (both the trip and the photos and processing). Gorgeous skies and I love the little mimic with her very tall grandma ;>)!

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  9. AnonymousMay 29, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    The pic of your wife and grand daughter - cute!

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  10. KarenMay 29, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Gorgeous sky shots.

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  11. s.cMay 30, 2014 at 2:10 AM

    Now I know were Hollywood get all those technicolor skywatches from. Fantastic skies here. Also a great family portret. What you all have to do for a picture.

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  12. Billy Blue EyesMay 30, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    Superb skywatch from you this week. Love the photo of your wife and grandaughter, well thought outthat

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  13. AnonymousMay 30, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    Wonderful shots with great colors in the sky.
    The last photo is breathtaking, thanks for sharing!

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  14. eileeninmdMay 30, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Wow, these are just stunning.. Love your family shot, adorable.. Gorgeous sky captures. Happy skywatching and have a great weekend!

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  15. Gail DixonMay 30, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    You make me want to plan a trip there! So beautiful and interesting.

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  16. Thomas LeeMay 30, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Wow! That's one very special fish eye shot.

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  17. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMay 30, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Great color in those shots. I am afraid to ask if they've been manipulated a whole lot or that is pretty much how it was. I know the desert can produce images like that. I don't have a fisheye lens but can use my GoPro camera for the same purpose. Only thing is I never know what I got until I download the images, sort of like what Forrest Gump said about life, a Go Pro camera is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.

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    1. Spare Parts and PicsMay 31, 2014 at 11:06 AM

      Your comment made me laugh, John! The last two were cropped but otherwise SOOC. I enhanced the colors just a bit in the first two photos. I'll have to check out the GoPro camera... sounds like fun!

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  18. RajeshMay 30, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Wonderful shots. Little one is having a great time.

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  19. marilynMay 30, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    The desert skies are really beautiful...and I could use a little more height..too...that is a neat photo

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  20. GeorgeMay 30, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    I really like the picture you took of your wife and granddaughter. Very imaginative. The desert (and sky) is absolutely beautiful.

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  21. KalpanaMay 30, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Stunning photos of the desert sky. Did those clouds yield some rain?

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  22. Carole M.May 30, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    wonderful photos in the desert park - that would be an amazing place to take your camera.

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  23. AnonymousMay 31, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    I loved our brief visit to Joshua Tree. I hope some day to capture the fiery sky.

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  24. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 31, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Beautiful photos and I love the fisheye one - really made me smile. Such fun viewing the world with a little one in tow.

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  25. Hootin AnniMay 31, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Super!!! I finally got in to view your blog post...I kept getting 'server not found' for the last day and a half. No fault of yours of course; just a server/blogger glitch I'm sure.

    I really enjoyed them all...the area is one of my favorite parts of the country!!

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  26. AlMay 31, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    What a beautiful area. And the photo with your wife and granddaughter is classic!

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  27. Stewart MJune 1, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    Does your wife have to get leg extensions for her jeans??

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  28. LoisJune 1, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    You got some wonderful shots! I especially like the one of your wife and granddaughter. So cute!

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  29. IreneJune 2, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Amazing sky shots ... fascinating landscape. So different from what you find in Norway :)

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  30. forgetmenotJune 5, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Jeeps are always more fun to ride in than a car!!! Beautiful skies!!! Mickie :)

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  31. LinneaJune 6, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Truly awesome shots. You really had an interesting sky that day. What a wonderful granddad you are!

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  32. NatureFootstepJune 11, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    cool shots!

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  33. LaloofahJune 14, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Fun photos all, but that last photo is something truly special!! Great finale!

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