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.
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