Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

Joshua Tree

There is something special about the desert air that always clears my mind, and resets my balance. I always return feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to create.

We just got home after a few days out in Joshua Tree National Park. It was beautiful and chilly! It had snowed the week before, most of it had melted, but we found some snow left in the shadier nooks and crannies.

It was the perfect getaway before my husband goes back to work after being furloughed, and I start my new part-time job on Tuesday! I will share more about that in a future post, for now, I am feeling reenergized and I’m anxious to get back in my studio to create!🎨

I won’t bore you with ALL of my photos, here are just a few, (of hundreds) that I thought were share worthy! 😍🌵🐢

Have a great week everybody!😊

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32 responses to “Joshua Tree”

  1. davidjrogersftw Avatar
    davidjrogersftw

    Great photos. Where exactly is that park?

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks David! The park is about 145 miles East of Los Angeles, and totally worth a visit!

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  2. mistermaxxx08 Avatar
    mistermaxxx08

    U2 GOTTA be blasted at that spot

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Every time. Without fail. 😉

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  3. Bird Avatar
    Bird

    Your pictures give me a crisp, crystal clear feeling. Not just because of high-quality, but also the contrast between the blue sky and the (“sticky”) desert. I have never been in a desert before, and I automatically think of that kind of blue sky connected to the sea or fjords, or snowy mountains. You know, water in any form. That is why the contrast seems extra (I don’t know how to put it) powerful to me. I am guessing your feeling about refreshing desert air, is the same as I get when close to the water or the mountains. (Sorry, I am talkative today).

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      I always adore and appreciate your comments, Bird, thank you so much! It is a special place for sure, I spent a lot of my childhood weekends in the desert, it is very calm, with a bit of danger, very intriguing indeed! ☺

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  4. Francisco Bravo Cabrera Avatar
    Francisco Bravo Cabrera

    Smashing good pics Tiffany! What a place that is! Here in Spain, south of where I live, in the province of Murcia, there are desert areas very similar. I too love the desolation, the strange isolation feeling you get in the desert. A great place to recharge the batteries and come back with some new thoughts to carry on. Lovely post.
    All the best,
    F

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Indeed, it is a very special place! I would love to visit your Murcia deserts to compare, hopefully someday! Thank you always, for your comments and kindness! 🙏😉

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      1. Francisco Bravo Cabrera Avatar
        Francisco Bravo Cabrera

        My pleasure Tiffany 😊

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  5. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    Fabulous photographs, Tiffany ~ thanks so much for sharing 🙂 The Joshua Tree National Park looks amazing! Love the desert & the geological features you’ve captured are impressive. You must have had a marvelous time, indeed ~ so inspiring 👍 Best wishes, your friend Phil.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Oh yes, Phil, I imagine you could take some incredible photos there, Phil! You must put it on your list of places to hike and visit!

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  6. mattsnyder1970 Avatar
    mattsnyder1970

    far from boring Tif

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      I’m glad to hear that, thanks, Matt! I had a really hard time trying to narrow it down, I took pictures of everything!!🤣

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      1. mattsnyder1970 Avatar
        mattsnyder1970

        Some of them very creatively

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  7. Graham Stephen Avatar
    Graham Stephen

    Looks like an amazing place! Love that wonderful blue sky.

    ✨🌻🌿🙏🕉🤍♾🕊☯🙏🌿🌻✨

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Graham! The sky was soo awesome!!! It was neat to be in the desert when it was cool and even threw some snowballs!

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  8. Lora Knows... Avatar
    Lora Knows…

    I love Joshua Tree, and lived there for 4 years. Your photographs are beautiful and make me a little homesick for the high desert. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      I’m glad you enjoyed them and they bring back good memories! It really is a special place, it has changed very little over the years!

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  9. ourcrossings Avatar
    ourcrossings

    Wow, so many beautiful photos! I would love to visit Joshua Tree National park one day. Having lived in Ireland for nearly 20 years and seeing its evergreen landscape every day, I would love to exchange it for a a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. Aiva 🙂

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks so much, Aiva! It is a beautiful and magical place, but I would also love to visit the lush green landscape of Ireland!

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  10. noravista Avatar
    noravista

    Oooh, I love the Joshua trees!!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Erika! They are the coolest trees, and much bigger in person!

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  11. Geri Lawhon Avatar
    Geri Lawhon

    Thanks for the pictures. I have not seen a Joshua tree, but it is one of the places we are stopping this summer.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Awesome! If it is your first time, you will be mesmerized, I hope you can spend some time there!

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  12. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
    Felipe Adan Lerma

    What incredible terrain, Tiffany! It’s always been such a strange and as you say exhilarating experience being in such different terrain! And big congratulations on ya’ll’s new jobs! Even though we’re retired now, we know “very” much so how it feels ❤️ All the best for you both! 😊

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  13. Yeah, Another Blogger Avatar
    Yeah, Another Blogger

    Hello. Joshua Tree desert area is a place I’ve had an urge to visit for years. Were there many visitors when you went? Neil S.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Hi Neil! You absolutely must make a visit! It gets really hot in the Summer so Jan – April is the best time to go. There are always some people there, but the park is so huge, you can easily avoid them. I recommend camping inside the park, or get an Airbnb just outside and do day hikes!

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  14. suzannesmom Avatar
    suzannesmom

    To a New Englander, this feels so exotic!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Lol! I can only imagine you chuckling at what we call our “snow”!!! 🤣🥶

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  15. jonicaggiano Avatar
    jonicaggiano

    These are truly beautiful Tiffany. Trust me no one would’ve bored with your photography. You have a keen eye and are quite the photographer. Your photos are lovely. The rocks with their curves and shadows are gorgeous too. It is hard to believe this year that 43,000 acres of that area was burned in 2020 along with 1.33 million Joshua trees burned. Some will come back. Thank you for sharing the beauty of this amazing area Tiffany. I am glad you were energized. Nature is so special.
    Sending you lots of love my dear friend. Love you Tiffany. 💕🤗❤️Joni

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the photos, Joni! It’s one of my favorite places to visit, it’s always mind-clearing to stand in the middle of nowhere and feel at one with the earth! Love and light to you my friend! 🥰🤗💕

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        jonicaggiano

        They were beautiful dear Tiffany. I am so grateful you had a chance to get away and enjoy yourselves. Love and light right back at you my talented friend. Sending bunches of love and hugs. 🤗❤️ love Joni

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