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Joshua Tree National Park

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, June 5, 2015,

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Here are photos from a spring trip to Joshua Tree National Park, California. Enjoy!

The sun peaks through the Arch Rock in Joshua Tree National Park.
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A sunburst forms behind a Joshua Tree during a desert sunrise.
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Prickly Pear cactus in the s...
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Top of Cleary Summit, Alaska

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, February 13, 2015, In : Alaska Winter

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A Pastel Winter Sunrise
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From the top of Cleary Summit, Alaska. Sunrise photos taken in January at 11:00am!

Winter Sunrise
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Highway through the Clouds
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The White Mountains (which really look pink during sunrise) sitting on ...
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Alaska Winterscapes

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, January 30, 2015, In : Alaska Winter

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Visit Alaska in mid-January? Why not?

I'll be sharing photos from my latest trip.

Fun fact: While on my trip to Alaska mid-January, the sunrise was at 10:30am and the sunset was at 3:30pm. Makes for a very short day!

Snowy Alaskan sunburst. View larger image.

Peaceful Winter....
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Bryce Doorway, prairie dogs and more!

Posted by Joan Wallner on Monday, May 12, 2014, In : Travel

This week, more photos from Bryce National Park. Enjoy!

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Wish this was my Monday doorway... http://ow.ly/wtXOZ

Some cuteness for Tuesday - prairie dogs http://ow.ly/wwCXy

Going to Wall Street in Bryce National Park. The trail zig-zags down toward the famous Wall Street entranc...
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Bryce National Park

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, May 2, 2014, In : Travel

This week, photos from Bryce National Park. Enjoy!

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A spectacular sunrise photo of Bryce Canyon National Park http://ow.ly/wdwLY

A full view of Bryce Canyon Amphitheater in Utah http://ow.ly/wgyJC

Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park. Love the rich red-orange colors!

The morni...
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Spring Is Here!

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, April 25, 2014, In : Birds

This week, a few spring photos. Enjoy!

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A mallard duck flying through cattails. View larger photo here .

I walked right by this Great Horned Owl, not seeing it even though I was looking for it!
As large as these owls are, they sure blend in with their surroundings. http://ow....
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Zabriskie Point

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, April 4, 2014, In : Travel

This week, a series of photos of Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park, California. Enjoy!

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Brighten your morning blues with this pic - Pastel sunrise at Zabriskie in Death Valley National Park http://ow.ly/vbQpL

Spectacular full moon at Zabriskie Point in Death Valle...
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Mesquite Flat Dunes

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, March 21, 2014,

This week, a series of photos at Mesquite Flat Dunes in Death Valley National Park. Enjoy!

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Let's melt all the snow this week! Share the heat from this week's photos from the Mesquite Flat Dunes in Death Valley National Park.

Pastel skies just before sunrise at Mesquite Flat ...
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Badwater Basin, Death Valley National Park

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, March 14, 2014, In : Travel

This week, a series of photos inside Death Valley National Park. Enjoy!

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This week... Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park - the lowest point in North America at 282 ft below sea level.

Amargosa Mountain Range reflection in Badwater Basin just after sunrise. You definitely don't want to drink this water!

Salty trails made by people in Badwater Basin as the morning sun hits the peaks of t...
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Death Valley Sunset Series

Posted by Joan Wallner on Saturday, March 1, 2014, In : Travel

This week, a series of photos just outside Death Valley National Park during sunset. Enjoy!

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This winter certainly has been a long one... To heat things up a bit, I'll be sharing some pics from Death Valley National Park - one of the hottest places on earth.

This week's photos are all just outside the park. This photo was taken near Devil's Hole National Park.

On the way into Death Valley Nationa...
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Lava Tube and Crater in Volcanoes National Park

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, November 22, 2013, In : Travel

This blog post contains photos for two weeks - Thurston Lava Tube and Halema'uma'u Crater in Volcanoes National Park, Hawai'i.

Thurston Lava Tube
If you go early in the morning, you can experience the Thurston Lava Tube at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park all to yourself.

The red glow at the entrance of the tube.
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Inside the Thurston Lava Tube at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park looking out the entrance.

In this photo, we're trying to set up a camera on...
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North Dakota Buffalo, Prairie Dog and Painted Canyon Sunrise

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, November 1, 2013, In : Variety

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This week, a few more fun photos from my trip to North Dakota in September at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

I was sitting on a park bench trying to get photos of prairie dogs and about 10 buffalo came right over to me making them easy photo targets... (Image #9007)

This curious baby buffalo wasn't too sure about me... (Image #9020)

After the buffalo moved along, I was finally able to get a...
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Fall Colors, Pumpkins and More

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, October 25, 2013, In : Variety

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This week, fall colors, pumpkins and more at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Here's an early morning photo of an October sunrise at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Pumpkins!

A couple walking in the glow of yellow leaves at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Love the color and texture of these fall leaves.

Water droplets in the glow of morning rays.

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Turtle, Crab and Sunsets

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, September 20, 2013,

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This week's photos:

One last photo of a green sea turtle on the rocks at Kaloko-Honokohau Historic Site on the Big Island, Hawaii.

Quiz time! Do you see the sand crab?

In case the crab's legs didn't give it away, here's a close up.

Sunset body surfers, Kona, Hawaii.

A sunset photo to end this week's Hawaii photos from Kona, Hawaii.

Be sure to stop by next week, we'll be doing a little horsing arou...
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Why You Should Always Ask for a Window Seat

Posted by Joan Wallner on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : Flight photos

For those of you who don’t know, I grew up around planes since my dad was a pilot. Whether I’m in a piper cub, helicopter, jet liner or other air vehicle, I always try to get a window seat.

I don’t mind if plane parts or the sides of the windows are in my photographs. I think it adds the element that I enjoy so much – flying.

One of the biggest challenges of taking photographs from an airplane is making sure the horizon is level, which gives your photo ...

Shot shorts (old blog)