On New Years Eve we drove through the south entrance of the park as the sun was starting to set. The desert looked so lifeless until we reached the Cholla Garden about 10 miles from the entrance. The light was streaming in over the hills and we had to stop. The lanscape was breathtaking.
Portrait by GXS.
We were meeting my sister and some friends from Los Angeles at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, just North of Joshua Tree. The first time I went to this roadhouse I knew I had to come back with the whole family. Where else can you listen to live music, have amazing barbeque and hoot and holler with your kids on New Years Eve? We've been looking forward to this trip to the desert for months.
Self portrait in the John Wayne room.
Loved the light. 1600 iso, 50 mm, 1.4 shot wide open with a steady hand.
The dance floor was packed all night long. If you ever get the chance to see Sarah Gail live, you have to go. She was so fun to see perform. So energetic. She was backed by an amazing band.
Another photographer in the family.
Got champagne?
I thought they would last till midnight but I was wrong. They fell asleep before I could pass out the sparklers.
Cheers! 2009 is going to be the best year!
The next day we let the kids run around in the desert. I was so excited when they said that was the best part of our trip. My niece is a great model & aspiring photographer.
my new assistant, GXS
The Stone sisters in front of the largest rock in the USA. Or is it?
The kids were so excited running around and disappeared into this mountain of rocks. My husband is seen here going to find them. Luckily I was able to call them on my cell and tell them to come back. I still can't believe that I had cell coverage out there and no coverage in places on the Monterey Bay.
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