WildMaven's World

Trona Pinnacles

Marian Murdoch — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:58:19 +0000

Today, I walked in the footsteps of apes and Shatner as I journeyed to the Trona Pinnacles, famous location destination for Hollywood sci-fi films such as Planet of the Apes and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Unfortunately the place was overrun by dirt bikes and dune buggies, which all contributed to a hazy mess around the Pinnacles. I got fed up and left after just a few shots.

Just outside of Ridgecrest

Marian Murdoch — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:08:21 +0000

One of my favorite parts of the hills that surround Ridgecrest. They make me feel like I’m on the moon.

Jailed

Marian Murdoch — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:58:41 +0000

This is my husband, clowning around at the Silver City Ghost Town.

Kern River, CA

Marian Murdoch — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:49:51 +0000

The sun was pretty intense through the gorge today. I’ll have to go back when there’s a bit of cloud cover. These are the two best of the day:

Neighborhood Hawk

Marian Murdoch — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:05:49 +0000

I stink at hawk identification, so excuse me if I don’t give one to this guy. He swooped in during a windstorm today for a quick rest in my neighbor’s backyard. Also please excuse the poor quality. I was shooting through window glass and moving foliage, haha.

Revisit to the Anna’s hummingbird

Marian Murdoch — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:11:43 +0000

Same bush, probably same hummingbird, but I can never get enough of these flying gems.

Red Rock State Park

Marian Murdoch — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:50:35 +0000

Today I ventured over to Red Rock State Park. I was having a great time, taking pictures, staring in awe at what nature can do, until I tripped and scraped three inches of flesh from my knee and wrenched my ankle. That said, here are the photos I got before that happened.

Desert Roadrunner

Marian Murdoch — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:46:21 +0000

This was the speedy little guy I photographed yesterday. He kept hiding behind bushes, but eventually came out so I could get this shot.

Anna’s Hummingbird

Marian Murdoch — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:47:07 +0000

This was my first weekend trying to find birds. Today, I saw a huge flock of snow geese (with one in its blue phase), a roadrunner, and this little guy who let me get about 5′ away from him. I think I’m going to like it here.

Desert Garden Lights

Marian Murdoch — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:25:24 +0000

Ethel M, the chocolate factory in Las Vegas, puts on an amazing light display every Christmas. This year I was lucky enough to get to see it.