I really love the summer monsoon skies in the desert and I'm always hoping to see more. You have to be careful what you wish for, as monsoon rains can be intense and destructive. Flash flooding is not uncommon, and we've had flash floods already this year. But monsoon clouds make for amazing and dramatic skies and fun Skywatch posts! Here are a few of my favorites from two summers ago.
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| These skies are from two summers ago. |
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| As seen from Park Blvd., the main road passing through NW Joshua Tree. |
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| Monochrome and cropped version of previous photo. |
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Stunning photos :-D
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely wonderful
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend
Brilliant as usual!
ReplyDeleteI know that I was surprised a few years ago when I came across some photo vloggers shooting monsoon skies and weather. I think they were in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteVery good skies.
ReplyDeleteDearest Peter,
ReplyDeleteThose remind me of our trips to Florida as we got to see beautiful stratocumulus and my Pieter always talked and explained about them. Having been an avid photographer, he had an eye for them.
Excellent shots from years past and indeed—keep looking up!
Hugs,
Mariette
A superb series of photos where the sky adds a lot of dimension and definition to the landscape! I love the B&W composition with its beautiful tones.
ReplyDeleteDramatic skies
ReplyDeleteThose are some dramatic skies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies captured.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to see more awesome cloud formations this season as well. Stay safe though, and avoid those flash floods!
ReplyDeleteDramatic cloud formations.
ReplyDeleteI love your color pictures, Peter, but my favorite this time out is the B&W! Super!
ReplyDeletewonderful place, Amazing skies.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots again. Such a great landscape.
ReplyDeleteI am always looking up and enjoying the clouds. The winter whispy ones would be my favourite but these are quite sensational, especially the last image.
ReplyDeleteHere in sub-tropical Florida, we often take cloudy skies for granted. Place them in an incredibly scenic desert environment and something special happens. I see why you wish for the monsoon season.
ReplyDeleteGreat skies over the Joshua trees.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous clouds.
ReplyDeleteMy phone camera photos make me really appreciate your photography. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThose cloud plumes (don't know the official name) are what struck me. I've never seen cloud formations like that but I also have never seen a monsoon. P.S. If you want rain, we have plenty of it here in New York State right now.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the beautiful landscape and clouds.
ReplyDeleteWow! Magnificent cloud photos from Joshua Tree ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Those are amazing skies! The sunsets are beautiful after a big storm. I was planning to go and pick some shells, but it was raining hard, even after the storm moved away :-( Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should give it try and draw an Joshua tree.
ReplyDeleteYes, please do. They are difficult to draw!
DeleteStunning skyscapes!
ReplyDeleteDramatic scenes indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe other day I was in a summer rain with real fat drops. Everyone hid - I enjoyed :-)
And no, I had no brolly with me, I got soaked fully.
Those photos are so dramatic and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy kind of photos! I love the monsoon clouds. They make such fantastic photos as your images show. We haven't had as many monsoon storms as usual this year. Just this last week or two we've had a few but they all built up hand happened after dark. We could use a good daytime drenching.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures with wonderful skies
ReplyDeleteSuch dramatic skies!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the stunning photos.
ReplyDeleteThe dramatic skies beautifully highlight the desert's rugged charm.
You’ve captured the power and beauty of nature perfectly.
Have a great week ahead!
In the penultimate photo, the cloud looks like an explosion.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cloud formations, I tend to call them storm clouds here as they usually indicate a lot of rain on the way or thunder
ReplyDeleteJust read about some of the vandalism that took place in Joshua Tree by a German visitor. Hard to understand.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cloud shots! Those are always fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThose clouds are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteImpressive view :D
ReplyDeleteSpectacular photos!!
ReplyDeleteI really like those Joshua trees.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating adventure!
ReplyDeleteI love how you balance the thrill of off-trail exploration with the rich history of the area, from the natural and man-made tanks to the ancient Native American cupules.
Your photos are incredible!
Have a great week ahead!