Joshua Tree CA Off-Path at Giant Rock

in #photography7 years ago

Joshua Tree National Park is great. It's also fun to go off-the-path, to places like Giant Rock in nearby Landers.

Giant Rock | Paul Ottaviano Photography.jpg

If you're into bouldering, then Giant Rock is a must do. The view is gorgeous, especially around the golden hours. There isn't a crowd. You might be the only person around for miles. It feels very free.

What I found intriguing, was the graffiti.

Graffiti on Giant Rock | Paul Ottaviano Photography.jpg

According to local legend, a man lived here once and tried building a home underneath Giant Rock. It didn't work out for him, but that hasn't stopped visitors from tagging his old foundation.

Graffiti at Giant Rock | Paul Ottaviano Photography.jpg

Plenty of desert mysticism was on display, too.

Cosmic Spiral at Giant Rock | Paul Ottaviano Photography.jpg

All photos were shot by me, using the Hasselblad mod for my Moto Z Play. I recommend it as a fun travel camera, for when you want to be light and snap shooting.

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