Arch Rock - Joshua Tree NP, CA (please enlarge)

Very hard work with flasher, I supose :) I like the result

Beautiful work with very nice lighting, Volker!

Very nice work , wonderful light and colors ............................. Best regards.

Very impressive and unusual image, Very nice composition and light.Congrats!

Best regards Sadegh

Dear all, thanks a lot for your comments - I used a (weak) flashlight during the long exposure time. Usually, you're gonna find images of Arch Rock taken a few meters ahead from this point (for capturing the full arch which can be seen here in a small part only). I was attracted by this special view / perspective here, because the rock seems to resemble a (petrified) skull from behind (of an alien may be... ;-)). From this (unsual) position, one can get nice images as well IMO (especially during the first hour after sunset). Anyway, it is a long trip to Joshua Tree NP (either from LA or San Diego), but it is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended.   

good work..congrats

Another view of Arch Rock (NOT focusing on the arch...), what do you

think?

Nice shot!

Very unusual and interesting shot.Well done.

Volker,

  Wow....amazing image with wonderful lighting & details.  Take care, Patsy

Magnifica toma, con una excelente luz y sombras asi como unos tonos estupendos. ++

Un cordial saludo -Tolo.

Great shot and creative perspective to show this rock. I see an "Alien" lol.

Great, Volker, and indeed: Much better in big. It almost looks like a human skull, almost a bit scary... :-)

Cheers - Lutz