Anza Borrego Desert State Park in California is a wonderful place to enjoy dark skies, a large variety of desert landscapes, caves, canyons, washes, waterfalls, palm oasis, wildlife, wild flowers (in season of course), hiking trails, and many miles of off-road trails to enjoy exploring with a four-wheel drive vehicle. I've explored the park many times in the past and expect to do more in the future. You can camp (campground and back country) or stay in one of the local hotels.
17 Palms Oasis
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 15.1mm
Exposure: 1/25 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
My wife contemplating the 17 Palms Oasis
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 46.1mm
Exposure: 1/250 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
A coyote at the Well of Eight Echoes
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 60.4mm
Exposure: 1/250 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
The 5 Palms Oasis with my shadow
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 15.1mm
Exposure: 1/320 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
A desert moonscape seen from the 5 Palms Oasis
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 60.4mm
Exposure: 1/250 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
An interesting concreation at the Pumpkin Patch
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 21.7mm
Exposure: 1/80 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
The view under the entrance arch of Cave Canyon
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 35.2mm
Exposure: 1/200 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
My wife admiring the inside of Sandstone Canyon
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 25.4mm
Exposure: 1/50 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 400 RAW
A rough spot on the road in Drop-off Canyon
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 25.0mm
Exposure: 1/250 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 100 RAW
Enjoying the view inside Split Mountain
Lens: Internal 15.1-60.4 mm, set to 43.0mm
Exposure: 1/210 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 200 RAW
Photographer: Rick Scott
Date: February 16 and 17, 2013
Camera: Canon PowerShot G1 X digital camera
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 for RAW conversion and image processing.
Updated: March 3, 2013