Hatched From Tree Creations

urrently, I am located in Pahrump, Nevada. I am attending college in hopes of attaining an AA in Geosciences. Nature photography is what I do best when it comes to art, but I occasionally like to do other things like crochet. I love photographing the Mojave Desert (in which I live), due to its hidden beauty that many just do not see. It makes my day when I receive comments from people who have never experienced a desert, exclaiming how they wish they could visit the sights I photograph, which are practically in my backyard. My recent photos are taken with the camera featured in my profile pic (GE X500). No, it is not a DSLR but is rather a full featured non-DSLR. It's a like a mid point between a point-and-shoot (compact) camera and a DSLR. I am slowly mastering all of the the manual settings and learning to edit like a pro. One day, I will get me one of the shmancy, fancy DSLR's but for now I am happy with what I have.

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Weeds I

These sunflowers were growing all over Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge like weeds! Aren't they pretty? As always, comments, critiques and questions are welcome!

Camera Data

Make GENERAL IMAGING CO.

ModelX500

Shutter Speed1/1252 second

Aperture F/6.6 Focal Length 5 mm

ISO Speed 292

Date Taken September 4 

Software Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Sunflower I

I found a patch of sunflowers on my drive through Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. I could help but to take a picture the flowers were gorgeous.  As always comments, critiques, and questions are welcome!

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Longstreet Cabin

Jack Longstreet, gunslinger and felon on the run, built this cabin in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in order to hide out. He drank from the local aquifers, and hunted the local critters. He is known as the last desert frontiersman. As always, questions, comments, and critiques are welcome

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Yerba Mansa II

These flowers are usually white, and unattractive (in my opinion) but in the summer and fall they turn a beautiful red and loose their petals.  Photo taken at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. As always, questions, comments, and critiques are welcome.

  Camera Data

Make GENERAL IMAGING CO.

Model X500

Shutter Speed 1/33 second

ApertureF/3.0

Focal Length 5 mm

ISO Speed80

Date Taken August 3

Software Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Yerba Mansa I

These flowers are usually white, and unattractive (in my opinion) but in the summer and fall they turn a beautiful red and loose their petals.  Photo taken at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. As always, questions, comments, and critiques are welcome.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO.

Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/30 second Aperture:F/3.0 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:90 Date Taken:Aug 3, 2013, 6:29:04 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Screwbeans II

I am just obsessed with these pods.  Photo taken at ash meadows national wildlife refuge

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/125 second Aperture:F/3.0 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:215 Date Taken:Aug 3, 2013, 6:26:11 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Mojave Sunset

Just a subtle reminder of why I need to invest in a sturdy tripod.  Photo taken at the Point of Rocks, in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Amargosa Valley, Nevada.

    Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/10 second Aperture:F/7.7 Focal Length:10 mm ISO Speed:177 Date Taken:Aug 3, 2013, 6:53:43 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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China Ranch Badlands

I love the geology going on this photo. If you look closely, there are two mountain ranges meeting right in the middle. The lighter mountain, is the remnants of an old lake bed and looks to be made up of quartz sandstone, whereas, the darker mountain contains quite a few types of igneous rocks. This photo was taken at the China Ranch Date Farm, in Tecopa California As always, comments, questions, and critiques are welcome

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/501 second Aperture:F/6.8 Focal Length:6 mm ISO Speed:84 Date Taken:May 25, 2013, 2:09:21 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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I accidently deleted this post, so I am re-uploading it. Sorry Guys!

Lemons

Just experimenting with the manual settings on my new camera. I realize that fruit and water is not exactly original but I am delightfully happy with the results.  I love lemons as well. I could drink lemonade, lemon flavored sparkling water, and eat lemon cookies, lemon pies, and lemon tarts all day, everyday.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/2006 second Aperture:F/3.0 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:200 Date Taken:Feb 3, 2013, 6:25:16 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Windows

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Orange Jazz

I just love these flowers. They look like mini trumpets to me. Photo taken at the China Ranch Date Farm, in Tecopa, California. As always, comments, critiques and questions are welcome.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/199 second Aperture:F/3.0 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:130 Date Taken:May 25, 2013, 1:12:04 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Summer Breeze

Photo taken at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. I'm not quite sure what sort of flower this is. It looks to me, to be some sort of desert daisy but I am not too sure.  As always, comments, critiques, and questions are welcome.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/501 second Aperture:F/3.0 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:80 Date Taken:Apr 27, 2013, 1:36:33 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Desert

Photo taken at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. I just love how blue and clear the water is at Ash Meadows. Yes, this natural spring is in the middle of the Mojave desert. As always critiques, comments, and questions are welcome.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/370 second Aperture:F/4.6 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:80 Date Taken:Apr 27, 2013, 12:54:27 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Pupfish

The little guy featured in the photo is an Amargosa Pupfish. They are tiny, little fish that seem to dwell just fine in the desert oasis of Ash Meadows. I am a bit nervous about this upload since, this type of photography is something completely new to me. I took this photo on land, looking down at the water; which is all I could to do with my camera (I would have loved to have shot this photo underwater).  Fun Fact: When the Amargosa pupfish are mating, the males shine brightly in the water with a beautiful blue shimmer.  As always questions, comments, and critiques are welcome.  Photo taken at Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley, Nevada.

  Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/30 second Aperture:F/5.1 Focal Length:63 mm ISO Speed:181 Date Taken:Apr 27, 2013, 5:21:30 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Hey Jude

Some alkali heliotropes I found along a path. This is by far the favorite of the photos, I have taken today.  Taken at Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge. As always, questions, comments, and critiques, are always open.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/199 second Aperture:F/3.0 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:91 Date Taken:Apr 27, 2013, 4:40:08 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Pink Rose

Ah rose bushes... so pretty. I can't wait until I get my own home to plant some of these. Comments and Critiques are appreciated.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/61 second Aperture:F/4.6 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:80 Date Taken:Apr 7, 2013, 2:08:48 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Milo

This is my doggy Milo. He was on the ground wiggling around trying to scratch his back and I managed to capture this. Looks like he smiling and just being very derpy doesn't it? This photo seems to capture his personality pretty well. He is fat, happy, and adorably derpy.  Milo is a 9-10 year old Bagel (Basset hound/ beagle mix) to all those who are curious . I just love the light striking tutorial I found. I might just make more of my photos look like this.  Comments and critiques are always appreciated.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/23 second Aperture:F/3.0 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:400 Date Taken:Apr 3, 2013, 2:54:22 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

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Mac n' Cheese

Man, I really need to start waking up earlier so I can use natural sunlight for my photos.  Oh btw, I used a package of the the kraft home-style macaroni and cheese to make this dish. I'd love to get the ingredients together one day and make homemade mac&cheese , I think it would probably taste a lot better. Comments and critiques are welcome and much appreciated.

Camera Data

Make:GENERAL IMAGING CO. Model:X500 Shutter Speed:1/12 second Aperture:F/3.2 Focal Length:5 mm ISO Speed:400 Date Taken:Mar 27, 2013, 8:50:33 PM Software:Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)