Camp Coxcomb (Part 2)

 This was a very memorable day for me! A fun day exploring an area that is rarely visited, with lots of photo opportunities, fascinating history, and a pretty and constantly changing sky. I even discovered what I think was an old underground food storage shelter. Oh, and I accomplished my main objective, which was to see if Camp Coxcomb really does have an altar (it does!). If you want to see part one of this post, click here.

 

 

I wondered if the Camp Coxcomb alter was still around. Perhaps time and erosion had destroyed it? When researching it on the internet, there wasn't much information and few photos. But it still exists, and my photos are proof! It's a little hard to find and to get to (4WD recommended). It's beautifully framed by two large Ocotillo trees. The altar at Camp Iron Mountain (here) is larger and better known, but something about the solitude of the Camp Coxcomb altar appeals to me more. 

A small flag blows in the wind at the Camp Coxcomb altar.

 

Ocotillo under swooping clouds!

 

What a beautiful evening to be out in the desert! The sky really started going off, which was nice because it kept me busy taking pictures as I waited for the stars to come out.

 

 

The altar with with my LED lights and tripod set up.

Blue hour.

Camp Coxcomb altar under the stars!
 

Thanks for stopping by!!

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