A Cool Oasis in the Anza-Borrego Desert
Another one from the archives to brighten up your winter!
Palm trees and water in an austere setting of rocks and sun-blasted vegetation? Yes, its true and you can find this oasis in San Diego’s Anza-Borrego Desert.
The Borrego Palm Canyon trail is a very easy three mile round-trip hike along a rocky canyon that will take you to one of the last remaining naturally occurring native California palm groves.
Your patience and effort will soon be rewarded you with a gorgeous view of the palm tree lined, waterfall fed oasis!
Happy Travels!
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Eyesplash - There is a change in the air., P1nc, Digimist, Jeff Clow, and 56 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Eyesplash - There is a change in the air. (29 months ago | reply)
I hope you took a fun shot of you in the middle of those trees?
They sure are something I have never seen.
Thanks Sam.
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beyondhue (29 months ago | reply)
Quite an amazing view of this palm oasis, well captured!
martinspixs (29 months ago | reply)
With that sky and clouds, and the landscape it could have been taken on another planet. Great image.
P1nc (29 months ago | reply)
wow, now this is a stunning picture ! great job ! wonder who is hiding in between palm trees
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Launa Kay (29 months ago | reply)
I have been here, and I LOVE this place! Thanks for the reminder of just how awesome it is :)
Harris Hui (in search of light) (29 months ago | reply)
Lovely desert scenic!
pepp 2012 (29 months ago | reply)
nice image
Kim & Bing's Travel Photos (29 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image !!!!
Carey Plemmons (29 months ago | reply)
Really nice foreground, middleground, and background.....beautiful work! :)
Rafakoy (29 months ago | reply)
Wow! What a great shot and crazy trees! Fantastic finding!
Digimist (29 months ago | reply)
Beauty
MommaD photos (29 months ago | reply)
Amazing landscape! Makes me want to take a trip out that way...
Jeff Clow (29 months ago | reply)
Outstanding piece of nature and landscape photo work.....this is really, really well shot.
d and d 2 (29 months ago | reply)
great shot
Warm Soft Light (29 months ago | reply)
The most unique composition I have seen in a long while. Super nice capture!
10iggie (29 months ago | reply)
Pretty , lovely colors again .
Ga clicker (29 months ago | reply)
Cool stuff here Sam.......
tropicaLiving - Jessy Eykendorp (29 months ago | reply)
Very interesting stuff you got here, from beautiful flowery foreground to the background blue sky. I rarely seen the pictures from this place, specially with those unique palm trees. Thanks for sharing this unique and beautiful place, Sam. Superb work!
Jim Nix / Nomadic Pursuits (29 months ago | reply)
what a great find Sam!
WoodWalker#1 (29 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image !!
Bev and Steve (29 months ago | reply)
Some beautiful photography!
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SergeK (29 months ago | reply)
A great photo ! Interesting and very good composition.
Thank you for your visit !
jeandayphoto (29 months ago | reply)
Excellent work on this with such a splendid foreground. I need to see this someday.
Vincent_Ting (29 months ago | reply)
These tiny yellow flowers in the foreground are really great, and magnificent clouds also
Fave it.
Have a sweet day,my friend
bisbeedave (29 months ago | reply)
Really cool image Sam! The palm trees look like creatures :-)
Scottwdw (29 months ago | reply)
You're lighting up my life lately as the weatherman talks about a winter weather advisory this morning. Thanks!
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Narfas (29 months ago | reply)
Very nice capture of a very nice place!
bijoyKetan (29 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot. Love the vibrant colors.
Maureen Sullivan..back and catching up. (29 months ago | reply)
I had no idea that anything like this still existed in SoCal! This is going on the
must-see-in-the-spring list. Wonderful colors and light..it does help to brighten the gray day :)
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bertdennisonphotography (29 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot!!
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tapbirds (29 months ago | reply)
Anza-Borrego State Park is one of our favorite spring haunts - thanks for sharing this beautiful shot!
Leslie Campbell Photography (29 months ago | reply)
nicely done!
Ellie Stone (29 months ago | reply)
How crazy is this! A big ol group of Palms out in the middle of the desert..... truly an Oasis!
Love the bright Yellow flower in the fg too! =)
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Andrea Rapisarda (29 months ago | reply)
great compo
[nosamk] KMason photography (29 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot, amazing looking place!
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Yen Baet (29 months ago | reply)
Oh wow Sam, oasis indeed! I don't think I've seen palm trees like that before, maybe I should visit the desert! So many nice elements in this shot, and so much to look at. Beautiful!
By the way, I couldn't find you on Twitter.
Mujer De Rojo (29 months ago | reply)
Glorious colour,Sam!
Captain Nikon (29 months ago | reply)
Superb definition and colour..outstanding
David Shield Photography (29 months ago | reply)
An unusual scene for me, and I like it a lot. Another excellent composition and exposure! Thanks for brightening up the chilly grey day.
BUCKS WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY [deleted] (29 months ago | reply)
a beautiful Landscape!!!
absolutely a fine picture, EXCELLENT work!
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Sanil Photography (29 months ago | reply)
Great shot
HJBH02 (29 months ago | reply)
Amazing landscape! Colors, details and compo all perfect!
Alesfra (29 months ago | reply)
Really beautiful shot !
Congratulations.
SergeK (29 months ago | reply)
Very great one