Photo Friday: Joshua Tree National Park
 Joshua Tree National Park — Twentynine Palms, CA |
I love this picture. It was taken earlier this year at southern California's Joshua Tree National Park. Interesting rock formations fill the valley there — this one looks to me like a clenched fist.
A clenched fist.
That's such an iconic symbol for seeking justice. It's almost as if this piece of Earth is taking a stand. That's why I chose this travel shot for Photo Friday. It seemed somehow poignant on a day debate over the Earth's future is in the headlines.
Today, world leaders will spend day four in Copenhagen duking out political decisions over climate change, while "climategate" noisemakers will likely continue to get their talking points on air. I like this photo of nature personified, taking a stand for what's right.
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But hey, that fist is just my imagination running wild — like seeing someone's face in a piece of burnt toast. Climate change is about science, not symbolism. And they didn't name the park after the cool rocks, anyway. It's called Joshua Tree for the Joshua Trees, those things that look like they were imagined by Dr. Seuss. They were not, of course. It's a species of tree that's been around since the Ice Age... until recently when they started dying off.
I'm no scientist, but I trust the ones who say this park's namesake is becoming a casualty of global warming. And if ancient desert plants can't take the heat, then I totally get why those rocks might be angry.
Posted by TheWordWire at 12/11/2009 2:56 AM 
Categories: Photo Friday,Earth and Sky
Tags: Joshua Tree Climate Change
Categories: Photo Friday,Earth and Sky
Tags: Joshua Tree Climate Change
It's not just your imagination. I thought the same thing before I read what you'd written. Lets hope they make some smart decisions.
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Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking post. Great pictures!
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I have been dying to get out to Joshua Tree. The clenched fist is awesome. I look forward to seeing it for myself.
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It -does- look like a fist...and an interesting way to tie this story into what is happening today.
Thanks for sharing!
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I haven't been to this area in ages but these photos were a lovely reminder. I love how blue the sky is in that top shot.
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The desert sky is almost always clear and beautiful -- one thing I love about it. Thanks for stopping by!
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Sam, your dad, invited me to check out your blog. It's great!
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Well, thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate your comment.
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The rocks look as if they have been carved rather than being a natural formation, I never thought that a desert could get too dry
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They sure do -- it's like hiking through a sculpture garden.
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