FIVE PICTURE FRIDAY! - Joshua Tree

Taken January 16, 2026

Joshua Tree National Park is the iconic desert wilderness of California, playground and weekend getaway for the residents of San Diego, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs. Rock formations and dry scrub provide backdrop for the alien plant life - the namesake Joshua Trees and innumerable species of cactus. Hikers, photographers, mystics, and the occasional rock band all go there, seeking an otherworldly experience that can be found nowhere else.

About “Five Picture Friday”

Every other Friday, I produce a short photo-essay on an interesting location. I try to capture the essence of the place, distilled down into a few images. It’s a fun way to practice my photography, and I hope you enjoy a little armchair travel!

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All content and opinions are solely those of the author (Jack), and not representative of my employer, former employers, clients, anyone in Congress, my family, former college roommates, Baptists, the good citizens of Colorado, or my dog Mabel.