Photo of Joshua Trees at Sunrise

We went out to La Quinta last weekend to visit our new baby niece. A big storm system was passing over California but the Coachella Valley got very little rain from it. I made a sunrise run out to Joshua Tree National Park and did a little exploring as the sun came up.

Joshua tree at sunrise. Joshua trees are found in the Mojave desert region of Joshua Tree National Park, Yucca brevifolia

Joshua tree at sunrise. Joshua trees are found in the Mojave desert region of Joshua Tree National Park.
Image ID: 20140
Species: Joshua tree, Yucca brevifolia
Location: Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Joshua tree at sunrise. Joshua trees are found in the Mojave desert region of Joshua Tree National Park, Yucca brevifolia

Joshua tree at sunrise. Joshua trees are found in the Mojave desert region of Joshua Tree National Park.
Image ID: 20141
Species: Joshua tree, Yucca brevifolia
Location: Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!