Reviews
SUMMARY
The photographer embarked on a difficult three-mile night hike into Joshua Tree National Park to reach Samuelson's Rocks, a location featuring seven boulders with philosophical inscriptions. The journey required careful navigation using a GPS app due to the lack of cell signal and significant preparation for extreme summer heat, including carrying 1.5 gallons of water and wearing protective clothing. The goal was to photograph the rocks under the Milky Way, with the added hope of capturing a Perseid meteor, using a time-lapse setup to continuously capture images.
TAKEAWAYS
Hiked three miles in the dark to photograph Samuelson's Rocks in Joshua Tree.
Navigated the desert at night using a GPS app without cell signal.
Prepared for extreme summer heat by carrying ample water and wearing protective gear.
Set up a camera for time-lapse photography to capture the Milky Way and potential meteors.