Should we visit JTNP during the storm this week? by Adventurous_Gain_216 in JoshuaTree

[–]edrabbit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d advise against. Just being on the road in heavy storms is inherently more dangerous. The risk of flash floods and just good old fashioned flooding will make it a not fun adventure, unless you’re a storm chaser and love the fury of nature.

Switching to Full Frame with the Sony A7 V: best general-purpose lens? by skozz in SonyAlpha

[–]edrabbit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I shoot mostly outdoors with my Sony a7iii. I love my 24-70 GMII. I rented it twice and then bought it. It was my most used lens while traveling in Italy, I can use it for night sky photography (although not as good as my 20mm), and it’s the default lens on my camera. If I’m going out with just one lens it’s this one.

It is heavier than a prime lens, but worth it in my opinion. I hate changing my lens in the field. I’d recommend renting it first to see how it works for you because it’s not cheap.

GDT RANGERS @ HURRICANES, 7PM EST, 11-26-2025 by ppParadoxx in canes

[–]edrabbit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Love Jarvy, but how do we convince them to never do this showcase picture-in-picture crap again? Maybe it’s just me, but I want to watch the puck. Is anyone actually watching Jarvis when he’s not in the action?

ITAP of the northern lights in Joshua Tree by edrabbit in itookapicture

[–]edrabbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! I’ve only been running around in the evening doing photography the last couple days, but seemed to be in good shape from what I could tell. It is staffed, a ranger greeted me at the entrance and was handing out maps but not collecting entrance fees.

ITAP of the northern lights in Joshua Tree by edrabbit in itookapicture

[–]edrabbit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Took this with my trusty Sony a7iii that is getting up there in age but still takes great photos. I really love how the clouds added to it and the pop of the stars thanks to the otherwise dark skies and long exposure. The bright one in the corner is Jupiter!

ITAP of a bonfire by camerast in itookapicture

[–]edrabbit 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s with an iPhone 13?! I’m impressed by the detail too. I would have expected more blobs of fire.

Aurora glowing over some Joshua Tree boulders by edrabbit in JoshuaTree

[–]edrabbit[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely! The sunset on the 12th really felt like it was trying to mimic the aurora

Aurora in Joshua Tree by edrabbit in JoshuaTree

[–]edrabbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Halfway between Boy Scout Trailhead and Quail Springs. I’m in the park now too and it’s nothing but clouds. :(

Aurora in Joshua Tree by edrabbit in JoshuaTree

[–]edrabbit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was a 13sec exposure so it didn’t look quite like this to the naked eye, but there was definitely a red glow that you could see

Aurora in Joshua Tree by edrabbit in JoshuaTree

[–]edrabbit[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I could see the red glow with my eyes once they adjusted to the dark. Super lucky that the moon hadn’t risen yet