Joshua Tree NP

A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SENTINEL JAY

Joshua Tree National Park is a favorite location for photographers due to its many shapes and the silhouettes of Joshua trees against the early and late day sky. Jumbo Rocks Campground is a favorite among all these locations. Many of the rock formations are in attractive shapes. Unlike many of the locations around Joshua Tree NP your compositions are unlikely to include rock climbers.

This simple to get to location is right in the campground. White Tank Campground is six miles away. There you will find Arch Rock, a great foreground for your night sky shots. As you drive around the park, look for Joshua trees with personality. You will want to come back to these when time permits.

Photos and location summary by Rob Strain.

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Trail Difficulty - EASY

I would rate the difficulty of this trail as a 1 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). The location of the shot is a simple 100 ft walk up a gentle slope from campsites 18 and 19 in the Jumbo Rocks Campground.

Photography Tips

There are a couple compositions including a portrait orientation. The presence of a moon (I enlarged it in the same position it was in) dictated the position for the image shown, which included the bush on the left. To emphasize the juniper and reduce the size of the rock formation…

What Lens(es) Do You Need

This shot calls for a wide angle lens - ranging between 15 mm - 30 mm.

The above image was taken with a 28mm lens. This was selected to make the moon as large as possible and to create the angled line from the juniper to the top of the rock to the moon.

GPS Coordinates & Elevation

xx°27'5.80"N xxx°50'16.64"W

4,380 Ft. Elevation

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