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Shot this thru the sunroof as the blimp was approaching the Sinatra golf tournament.
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Sunset from our condo on first night, 2/13/05
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Sunset from our Woodhaven condo again. Colors differ every night depending on time, clouds, etc.
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Early morning golfer dodging the sprinklers, and maybe the Marshall as well.
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Golfers moving down 18th fairway, with clubhouse and Santa Rosa Mtns in background.
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Golfers putting out on 17th green.
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Roadside on route 74 in the Santa Rosa Mtns above the Coachella Valley.
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Another roadside scene on Rt 74. There must be a story behind the cross placed at top center.
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Coachella Valley as seen from Santa Rosa Mtns. Later learned that smoke in center came from $2 Mil house fire in Rancho Mirage.
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Big Horn Country Club at base of Santa Rosa Mtns. Membership can be yours for $330,000 initiation and annual dues of over $20,000!
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From the Santa Rosa Mtns on Rt 74 you can see one end of the Salton Sea as well as the Coachella Valley vista.
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Spotted this docile pet patiently waiting for his master to come out of the sports bar at the "Beer Hunter" in La Quinta.
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More sunsets as seen from Woodhaven CC.
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Early morning view is evidence of snow fall down to 4000 ft during night.
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Walkway along Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert welcomes sight seeing visitors.
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Desert art works always surprise, here a metal cactus on Fred Waring Drive.
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Landscaping features colorful plants with low water requirements.
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The ultimate in painted cows. Shown along the famous El Paseo where ususual art objects are always on display.
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I took this one thru reflective showroom glass. Couldn't resist capturing a hand made, all wood motorcycle. It can be yours for $62,000.
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At first one feels being watched by the cop, but it's only a stuffed figure guarding the door of this art gallery.
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Hot air balloons are seen most every afternoon, skimming the tree tops with tourists peering from the basket.
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Every balloon includes some kind of commerical advertising.
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From a distance, this one appeared to be lower than usual.
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From my position on the 17th fairway it was obvious that this one was going to land on the course.
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The balloon preparing to touch down on the 7th fairway.
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Just before touching ground. Don't know the reason for emergency landing, but couldn't gain altitude. No injuries or damages reported.
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We were amused to see personal vanity plates on big old workhorse truck.
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This morning the snow capped backdrop looked so close.
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Telephoto view of previous scene.
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Fun billboard along the I-10 advertises a turf farm. Great demand for turf in this golf crazy area.
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The 5th @ Woodhaven is a short par 4 which plays games with your mind. A bowling alley fairway with water on the right and trees on the left. Make a par and leave with a sigh and a smile.
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Top of the Santa Rosa Mtns on Rt 74.
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Approaching the 17th tee @ Woodhaven. My vote for most beautiful spot on the course.
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View from the 17th tee box. Par 5, and don't try to cross the water hazard unless you are GOOD!
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Close up view of the planter area near the 17th tee.
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More 17th tee plant area.
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As one can see, I really dig the landscaping and color at the 17th.
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New moon forming on a clear and balmy night.
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Full moon probably a week or 10 days from now.
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One or two nights later the moon looks a bit larger.
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