Leica M8 Photoblog (11): Exploring Joshua
In order to keep life fresh and exciting, you have to be open to new experiences. I'm constantly discovering new things that I love about life and re-discovering the things that I may have initially overlooked because they seemed, well, quite boring. I recently visited the Joshua Tree National Park located in Twentynine Palms, California. I'm going to be completely honest here, going to a national park wasn't on my list of places to visit. After visiting Joshua Tree, I am officially getting back into nature.
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BREATHE-TAKING!
Posted by: Sunshine | October 16, 2007 10:50 PM
I was just out in this area last Month(June). The air temperature at 65 mph was 118 degrees. But it looks like you chose a good time of the year to visit D.
Posted by: David Bernard Bailey | July 18, 2007 08:15 PM
I love your photography AND blog! Looking forward to reading more and checking out the pics. I'm into photography as well, so I love to see what others capture.
Posted by: Inga | May 22, 2007 02:35 PM
Wow D when I seen you had a blog it almost brought me to tears. I grew up listening to your stuff and still love it to this day. Good to see you still got it all together. Stay safe man.
Posted by: Rob Torres | May 20, 2007 12:53 AM
Good work brotha! I dig the pavement one as well.
Posted by: Hasani | May 15, 2007 05:24 PM
Breathtaking.
Posted by: valentine | May 6, 2007 08:12 PM
looks boring
Posted by: The Kid | May 3, 2007 09:05 AM
Peace
I used to be stationed in the USMC at 29 Palms...I have seen landscapes so beautiful...I just stood there with tears flowing down my face.
Sometimes because I was grateful...sometimes because I knew cats back home that would grow old and die without ever seeing anything but the hood.
thanks D-Nice for bringing back those memories...
PEACE
Posted by: Allah Sun | May 2, 2007 07:48 PM
I really appreciate and enjoy your photo blogs, D. I appreciate the beauty and the sense of "back to reality" that you are bringing to the forefront. You and Malinda continue to be blessed and enjoy the life and love that you have with one another. We can definitely use more of that nowadays.
Posted by: plo | May 1, 2007 10:20 AM
Hey D(((((( I thank you for bringing in your visits to my living room, I see a little of Gorden Parks in you man, and it looks like Malinda got a good eye to. Keep doing your thing man. Irv
Posted by: Irv Snapshot | May 1, 2007 12:30 AM
Yo! D nice nature pictures
Posted by: Photo mOntage | April 30, 2007 08:41 AM
Beautiful work here...I can almost hear the air.
Posted by: AMAZING GRACE | April 29, 2007 07:23 PM
Dynamic! ~ but so refreshing.....what an interesting landscape!
~shoez!
Posted by: Eve Monroe | April 29, 2007 01:33 AM
Loooks Close To Heaven
Simple
Nothing But Natural Love In The Atmosphere
Peace
Alon T
Posted by: Alon Travis | April 28, 2007 12:08 PM
I LOVE the "great" outdoors and it's nice to hear that u appreciate it, too! Thanx for reminding us of the beauty SURROUNDING us all! Our Creator is SO AMAZING!
Hugz 2 ya both (Malinda's got a good eye, too:-)!
Posted by: capcity | April 28, 2007 08:41 AM
i look forward to your images. you're very talented and i think these photos are breath-taking. i also appreciate your openness and your willingness to share your feelings for your love. i wish you both happiness.
peace,
bridget
Posted by: bridget | April 28, 2007 12:10 AM
I love all of the pics and the pavement one spoke to me as well....nice work!!
Best,
Veranda
Posted by: Veranda | April 27, 2007 11:48 PM
D-
Nature ROCKS (period). I'm glad you had a chance to re-realize it and as a visual artist, you'll definitely see its affects in your work.
I really like the photo on the pavement with the street lines. Very nice- That piece is going to look good in a frame.
Take Care,
ES/
(Erika S.)
Posted by: ERIKA | April 27, 2007 07:10 PM
D... you have been blessed with gifts from God that others would die for, I know I would. Alot of people have gifts but don't try to use them. Thanks for using your gifts and sharing with us(me).
You have given me a little urge to dabble into nature. I am not a nature person. LOL
Peace.....Love.....Elation
Posted by: nik | April 27, 2007 12:57 PM
Spectacular!
Posted by: D.D. | April 27, 2007 12:08 PM
Sunshine breezy, sky is a magnificent blue, and who better to share it with!
Posted by: Nea Stylez | April 27, 2007 12:03 PM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Osa | April 27, 2007 11:51 AM
I'm loving the photos!! Dang, I have to go on vacation!
Posted by: Brother Hasaun | April 27, 2007 02:14 AM
Gorgeous. Some of the pictures are so perfect, they look like paintings. You have a beautiful gift.
Posted by: Ms. Lee | April 25, 2007 02:10 AM
I'm with you on that. I didn't grow up with a family that was outdoorsy. . .Not so much where we went on trips and the like. Amusement parks, yes and other local establishments, but nothing that would be indicative of national parks, camping, etc.
A good friend of mines hipped me to camping, and national parks. Gorgeous, serene, and a place I believe that all people should experience. That, and the beach - However, I live in both a coastal city and state, so that's a no brainer for me.
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Posted by: P | April 24, 2007 02:18 AM
Thank you , thank you for allowing us into your life in such an intimate manner. I love to travel, and will hopefully one day , comprise my book of photos for all to view.
Posted by: ramondia | April 23, 2007 01:40 PM
your pictures are truly amazing.
Posted by: Heather | April 23, 2007 12:20 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Posted by: sCHINEE AKA Nikki | April 22, 2007 10:36 PM
Those pictures are really beautiful. Keep doing ya thing cause you are on point with the photos always.
Posted by: Tamika | April 22, 2007 10:11 PM
Awesome pics D
I live in cali too and I have never been there. You did a great job capturing the natural beauty. Looks like you and Malinda were having lots of fun. Peace and one love.
Posted by: rAE | April 22, 2007 10:01 PM
these are some of my favorite of your photographs. the angles of your shots, the way you emphasized the shapes within the natural landscape, and the perspectives are very appealing to the eye.
Posted by: Leyla | April 22, 2007 09:52 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Cocotuscadero | April 22, 2007 09:16 PM
Nature is a beautiful thing!
Posted by: Rikki | April 22, 2007 09:03 PM
Man, I'm glad to see you doing your thing! YES, nature IS what's up....i live in Cali and haven't made it there...I will soon. lol. Thanks for bringing it to life...proud of you! I love img's 5,7, and 15//those are my favs.
Posted by: Nately | April 22, 2007 08:49 PM
man this takes me back. i was out there for training back in like 99 and it's nothing but sand and angry marines. but i got a chance to take a look at that area briefly before i came back home. nice pics, d.
Posted by: eric p | April 22, 2007 08:40 PM
love the one of the pavement..I almost feel like I can plant my barefeet there and walk out of Georgia...*sigh*
Posted by: geegee | April 21, 2007 04:56 PM
Beautiful...these pictures are breathtaking, they send you to a peacful place mentally...they give you so much to think about. You guys captured it all, from day to night. I love them.
Posted by: miss toni | April 20, 2007 10:12 AM
Very nice pictures, that last picture is BREATHTAKING...
Posted by: Chelsia | April 19, 2007 06:51 PM
Dope images once again. Def. looking forward to more.
Posted by: Omar Ellis | April 19, 2007 05:07 PM
The photos tell a lovely trek tale.
Posted by: Nikki | April 19, 2007 04:50 PM
Cool...love the landscape You two are the most adorable :-)
Posted by: NIKKI | April 19, 2007 04:47 PM
nice pics. i was looking forward to your commentary.
Posted by: danitykane | April 18, 2007 09:07 PM
Wow! Absolutely breathtaking images. I noticed that you changed your watermark. ~Awwwww~ sweet. And you thought you didn't know how to love "properly" (per March 2006 blog "Give me Free). Looks like someone's teaching & you're learning. What a journey it is.
It's cute how you hid behind the tree and caught her deep into her book:) I love you guys...thanks for letting us tag along in the backseat on this roadtrip.
I especially like the one from the road with the yellow line. Great composition That one speaks to me.
I don't know much about this landscape, I will have to look it up and find out more about the Joshua tree.
Posted by: jacqueline | April 18, 2007 02:09 PM