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Joshua Tree National Park


Joshua Tree National Park
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Copyright: Andrieux Querido (Andrieux) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 91 W: 5 N: 49] (269)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-10
Categories: Desert, Cacti, Trees, Mountain, Sky
Camera: Canon 10D, 70-200, SanDisk Extreme III
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/180 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-16 16:26
Viewed: 1113
Points: 5
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
For a first-time visitor the desert may appear bleak and drab. Viewed from the road, the desert only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals. A rich cultural history and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place.
Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below 3,000 feet, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California’s deserts. Five fan palm oases also dot the park, indicating those few areas where water occurs naturally and wildlife abounds.
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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2005-10-16 17:35]

Hi Andrieux,
interesting lanscape, good note. Suggest to use a Pol filter to avoid washed-out skies in sunny conditions. When taking shots out of cars, to get the near subjects without motion-blurr will need at least 1/1000. The blurred bush in front is quite distracting.
I have seen Joshue tree a few years ago and was very impressed with the rapidly changing vegetation.
Regards,
Gabi

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-10-17 4:15]

Hello Andrieux!
Very nice landscape.I liked the visual impact,motion effect,DOF and composition a lot.TFS...:-)

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-10-17 11:11]

Andrieux, gosto da composição. A princípio, pensei que a foto estava fora de foco, mas depois percebi que o carro estava em movimento. Gostei do efeito do movimento.

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