Sensuous Forms

Joshua Tree

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December 27th 2009
By Melisse. Boulders piled high, precariously balanced, rounded sensuous forms, textured perfectly for traction. A playground extraordinaire, picking our way, scaling rock faces, up and down. Quito bounds from top to rock top. Testing limits while staying safe. Joshua trees, unique to the area, cartoon-like in form, spike the crystal blue or moody sky. Creosote, Jojoba, cholla, acacia, yucca ... read more

North America » United States » California » Joshua Tree National Park

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more