Joshua Tree National Park, California. Part II

“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.”
-Eudora Welty

Joshua Tree has at least one natural arch. This one appropriately enough is called Arch Rock. I see a duckling with his head touching the ground. What do you see?

Back side of Arch Rock. For a bit of human perspective, the inner crest of the arch is a bit over 12 feet in height from what I remember.
 

 

Schnozzola  Rock, Opus I. While roaming around the park looking for photography fodder, it struck me that many of the rocks, boulders and outcropping resembled giant noses. I ran with the idea and took several photos of various formations that suggested large noses, i.e., schnozzolas.

Schnozzola Rock, Opus II. Second of several from the series.

Joshua Tree National Park is well worth the visit for those that like to get out and observe nature. Most, if not all of the park's natural wonders are visible from paved roads, well maintained dirt and gravel roads, or short distances via hiking trails. Situated at a higher elevation, temperatures are more tolerable for a longer season than the surrounding lower elevation desert.

That ends our Joshua Tree adventure. Next we travel up to Fresno, California for a visit to my cousin Bob's glass studio. What treat Bob has in store for us!