Landed in LA, grabbed some fajitas with Pruter.  We drove to Joshua Tree (3 1/2 hours).  Arrived to the Harmony Hotel (U2 stayed there!) — still a dump.  Crashed about 1am and woke up at 3:30 am to drive to the park and take these…Exhausted but fun.  D300 on my new midget Gitzo tripod…which is cool other than the fact you need to lie on the ground to use it…easy to carry though.  Quit laughing pruter.  After the shots, we found tacos al pastor for breakfast at 8am.  Great little trip and absolutely stunning location.