Garden of the Gods

I was recently sent up to Colorado Springs for work, and they couldn't have chosen a better time. Perfect 90 degree days lead to 70 degree nights. While there I was sure to take in all there was to do, including mountain biking, climbing, eating BBQ(veggie burgers of course), and the mandatory trip up to the top of Pike's Peak.

I can only imagine what someone laying their eyes onto the sandstone formations that make up the Garden of the Gods for the first time thought. These spectacular spires that jut out of the ground for several miles at the foot of the Front Range are awe inspiring to say the least. The fact that it's a free park for the public is amazing, however it is a little disrupting always being within earshot, if not sight, of a road. I made it a point to make several trips to the park while staying in the Springs, and didn't regret any of them.

Enjoy,
Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

Joshua Tree Continued

Alright here are the rest of the photos from my recent trip to Joshua Tree.

Enjoy
-Tyler Gates
www.GoodLifePhotography.com

Couples gather for the sunset at Key's View, the Salton Sea can be seen in the background.

A couple check out a roadside Ocotillo

Lost Palms Oasis

Hikers gather in the shade in the Lost Palms Oasis

The hike to Lost Palms Oasis passes some great examples of desert wildlife

Sunset from Jumbo Rocks campground

Joshua Tree National Park

Emma and I decided to take a little trip to California this past week. It started out with a drive across I-8 to San Diego. My sister has lived in North County for 2 years now, and I hadn't been able to visit her till now. San Diego was great, way too many people, but the beach was awesome. Unfortunately I had some serious back pain going on, so I opted not carry a camera around. So it wasn't until we left San Diego to head to Joshua Tree National Park that I pulled the camera out.

Joshua Tree was amazing, even after spending 2 months in the Sonoran desert. We also lucked out by catching the Joshua Trees in full bloom. All over the park there were budding flowers, and it couldn't have been more beautiful. This is just a teaser, there will be more photos from the trip soon.
Living the dream,
-Tyler Gates
http://www.GoodLifePhotography.com

Catch-Up

Apparently my posts from cell phones haven't been working! Oh well, here is the update. I've been without my computer for about a week now. Emma and I drove west to the ocean and spent a few days exploring San Diego and North County. It was pretty awesome, but I was suffering from some serious back pain, so I opted not to lug my camera around. (This was when I wish I had a sweet little digi rangefinder! Anyone who wants to donate an M8 or M9 can email me for the address to send it to, in trade I'll offer you a lifetime of photos). Then we drove north along the coast to LA and then out to Joshua Tree National Park. We caught the park at an awesome time when everything, including the Joshua Trees were in bloom. On our way home we spend a few hours in Phoenix(Tempe/Scottsdale to be specific) because picking up my buddy Tony from the airport. Tomorrow we head north to the Petrified Forest National Park, and other points north of Tucson. Tons of photo updates coming next week!

Thanks for checking me out.
-Tyler

http://www.GoodLifePhotograhy.com