During my time in southern California, I have often wanted to go to Joshua Tree National Park. Often I have been deterred by the summer heat, but just somehow never managed to go out there. Finally, thanks to the WTC I was able to visit this park for the first time and brought back a few pics. With a huge storm hitting Los Angeles, I knew the weather would be interesting and it did allow for some dramatic skies. Here are a few from the trip.
![Moody skies and a rocky peak](http://blog.kurtlawson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/IMG_7719.jpg)
Moody skies and a rocky peak
![The dramatic skies continue to change The dramatic skies continue to change](http://blog.kurtlawson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/IMG_7720.jpg)
The dramatic skies continue to change
![Sunlight shining like a spotlight Sunlight shining like a spotlight](http://blog.kurtlawson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/IMG_7728.jpg)
Sunlight shining like a spotlight
![A beautiful red cactus A beautiful red cactus](http://blog.kurtlawson.com/wp-content/themes/prophoto4/images/blank.gif)
A beautiful red cactus
![Rain falling in the rocky mountains Rain falling in the rocky mountains](http://blog.kurtlawson.com/wp-content/themes/prophoto4/images/blank.gif)
Rain falling in the rocky mountains
![Half a rainbow Half a rainbow](http://blog.kurtlawson.com/wp-content/themes/prophoto4/images/blank.gif)
Half a rainbow
![The end of the rainbow The end of the rainbow](http://blog.kurtlawson.com/wp-content/themes/prophoto4/images/blank.gif)
The end of the rainbow
by Kurt