Photography by Ian L. Sitren

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JT Country Kitchen

I can’t believe I had not eaten here until yesterday. Opened in 1977, the JT Country Kitchen is the longest continually running restaurant in Joshua Tree. Featured on an episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.

Transmission

“Transmission” a 28ft tall sculpture of concrete, steel and mosaiced with dichroic glass mirror that changes color depending on the viewing angle. Created by owner Morgan Brown and artist Daniel Popper. Photographed yesterday in Joshua Tree.

Clouds Timelapse 09-10-2023

Clouds time-lapse this past Sunday 09-10-2023 over Palm Springs California. Watch for the effects of the raindrops hitting the camera lens.

Sunspots 09-08-2023

The large cluster of Sunspots is identified as AR3423. It has been showing significant growth and has had increasing flare activity. (EarthSky.org) The morning of 09-08-2023 Palm Springs California.

Clouds Timelapse 09-02-2023

Fast moving clouds yesterday over Palm Springs California following the storm on Friday.

Buzz The Tower

Flying past the control tower, a United States Navy EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) departing the airport in Palm Springs California.

Growler

A United States Navy EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) departing the airport in Palm Springs California.

USMC Harrier

A United States Marines AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron VMA 311 departing the airport in Palm Springs California.

Super Moon 08-30-2023

At it’s closest to the Earth in it’s elliptical orbit, the Moon is called a Super Moon. Here at an approximate distance of 222,400 miles. This is also the second full moon within a single calendar month, which is called a Blue Moon. Last night in Palm Springs California 08-30-2023.

The Other Side Of Nothing

The Other Side Of “Nothing”. Bombay Beach at the Salton Sea.