So it's August and well into triple digit temperatures for this hike. I'm out in the Joshua Tree wilderness area on my way to Scorpius Arch. It appears I am the only human being in the entire area. The highway was empty on my drive out. Smart people stay indoors when it's this hot. In my defense, it's a short hike, and most of my time here will be after the sun goes down.
I've hiked out to (or passed by) Scorpius Arch many times over the years, but have never tried photographing it under the Milky Way. In my quest to keep trying new things, tonight should be fun and interesting!  |
| View from underneath the arch. |
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| As I wait for the night sky, I'm treated to a really pretty sunset! |
After sunset, I have time to mess around while I wait for the stars. If I look directly at the camera with my head lamp as I click the remote shutter button, I get this huge flare. I'm really pleased with the way the Milky Way aligns with the arch. Plus, it's a beautifully clear sky. This turns out better than I was anticipating!  |
| Milky Way over Scorpius Arch. |
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| Lots of lighning off to the east. |
I'm lucky to come across this desert tarantula on my hike back to the car. I rarely see them! This is an iPhone photo with lighting from my headlamp. Thanks for joining me on another beautiful evening in the desert!
Beautiful series of photos. Amazing.
ReplyDelete...your flares are delightful!
ReplyDeleteI will never tire of seeing the Milky Way! After living in a city most of my life, and never having seen it, I was so astonished the first time I saw it in person here in Colorado while on a camping trip in the wilderness. Your photographs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful album
ReplyDeleteBeautiful the last three were superb especially the milky way
ReplyDeleteLove the closing sky in the east but no so much the tarantula. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the image with you in it. That was a great foreground for the sky.
ReplyDeleteThe desert is your friend. We never speak about your courage and fortitude in undertaking these hikes but it impresses me every time. Stay safe friend and thank you for sharing these treasures with us. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular photo. The other shots are amazing as well.
ReplyDeleteYour header photo is fantastic ~ Wow ~ other photos are awesome as well ~ miss you last week ~
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Oh my gosh, your milky way photos are incredible!
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures. Really incredible.
ReplyDeleteJust awesome series of shots.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Gorgeous captures as always!
ReplyDeleteWow! I would not be out there in that heat, but I must say it paid off.
ReplyDeleteThe ultimate Milky Way photo was truly a gem.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are beautiful! The Milky Way over the Scorpius Arch looks incredible.
ReplyDeleteStunning views, Milky Way pics amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuper work, Peter. Even the tarantula looks pretty spiffy!
ReplyDeleteThe inside of the arch looks like the underbelly of some beast, leading down to its single foot. So did you somehow overlay the photo of you with the shining headlamp with the milky way, then remove you from that photo? It's a beautiful foreground for the milky way!
ReplyDeleteOther than the spider, stunning work as always.
ReplyDeleteThe tarantula is an incredible find! The photos are exceptional as always. Wow! The galaxy and our world in your lens!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the shot from under the arch seeing the small foot end (or that is what I would call it. lol) The Milky Way shots are great, BUT you caught a neat one with the big flair. Loved 'em all, and yes I don't even remember the highway # but we once broke down in those high temps you guys have. Again, thanks for showing beauty I will most likely never get to see in person.
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Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics, as always! 👏👏👏 Love the flare, especially.
ReplyDeleteStunning pictures of a special area. However, to be honest, I'm afraid of spiders.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless... I really enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing.
You nailed it! Again. Beautiful night sky and beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteYou've shown the Scorpius Arch before, but never as beautifully as this. Both photos of the Scorpius Arch and the Milky Way are truly beautiful, including the one with you.
ReplyDeleteCame across your blog just now. And wow.
ReplyDeletewhat stunning photos, especially the first one. I was blinking just looking at it.
the night sky and the stars are breathtaking.
nice one.
Liam.
WOW!!! Such gorgeous milky way impression, so bright, clear and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The sunset, not the tarantula. :-)
ReplyDeleteScenery, sunsets, spiders. All that PLUS the Milky Way! Life is good. And your photography continues to be very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are amazing. I could look at them for hours
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ReplyDeleteIsn´t it dangerous to go by yourself? Even if people know where you want to go and when to be back... Aw, well. No risk, no fun, right? When we went into the Outback my parents got informed 4 weeks later by paper-mail...
And your outcome sure is very worth it, thank you for sharing the beauty!
...and the reason my belly-feeling made me ask about dangers! Huh, crazy! (as you see I go step by step through your journey)
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That is an inpressive small arch. The diamond light shining from it in pic 9 is wonderful. Such a special evening for you.
ReplyDeleteIt pays off. Fantastic again.
ReplyDeleteThose milky way photos are incredible. Well worth the hike in the heat. The tarantula is pretty cool too!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful! Braving those sweltering temperatures definitely paid off.
ReplyDeleteMe resulta muy simpática la foto nº 8 en la que estás descansando y sostienes el foco de luz sobre tu cabeza.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Great photos and love the spider. I am a big fan of spiders :-D
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