Greg Pichnej

In a hot, dry desert, this bush is located in a runoff location where it

can access water maybe once or twice a year after a snow melt or

run off from a rain storm in the mountains near by.

Life exists is the most inhospitable locations.

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This is a tree in a prominent location at the "Hidden Valley Trail" at

Joshua Tree Park. No doubt photographed thousands of times like

the Eiffel Tower has been captured on film, sensors and paint but

seeing for oneself does not detract from the thrill of seeing it in

person.

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A friend saw this photo and commented:

"Kids... can't even stop texting to take in a magnificent view (at Keys

Point in Joshua Tree Park).

In fact she was taking a panorama with her cell phone.

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Polo is a tough game both for the players and horses. The finer

points can be more appreciated in stop action.

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Trying to capture in two dimensions the excitement of experiencing

something new in a little person's life.

A five ft. high playground slide may not get your heart pounding with

anticipation but overcoming innate feelings of self preservation, of

fear of the unknown and unfamiliar to someone who is only 24

inches tall can provide an adventure in a park.

Take your height, multiply it by 2 then add another 25%.

Marisa was well aware of the math and you can see the concern in

her expressions as she stood on the top of the slide but with steely

determination she overcame her reservations about being so high

and enjoyed the ride down... many times. Nothing like spending

quality time with someone living new experiences to bring back

cobweb covered memories of long ago similar trepidations... if you

can remember that far back in time that is.

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A five ft. high playground slide may not get your heart pounding with

anticipation but overcoming innate feelings of self preservation, of

fear of the unknown and unfamiliar to someone who is only 24

inches tall can provide an adventure in a park.

Take your height, multiply it by 2 then add another 25%.

Marisa was well aware of the math and you can see the concern in

her expressions as she stood on the top of the slide but with steely

determination she overcame her reservations about being so high

and enjoyed the ride down... many times. Nothing like spending

quality time with someone living new experiences to bring back

cobweb covered memories of long ago similar trepidations... if you

can remember that far back in time that is.

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Excellent capture! Congratulations!

Thanks for stopping. After running on the water runway, liftoff is

achieved.

Thanks for stopping. In real time, a loon takeoff appears frantic,

awkward procedure. But in stop motion, smooth, dynamic and well

choreographed. Nature has it all figured it out. She had millions of

years to figure it out.

Thanks for stopping. Spider webs capture water droplets on a quiet

misty morning. One could... and did watch the crystal bright droplets

evaporate in the morning sun.