Starry Night View

• Photographer
  Gary Cotton
• Photo Date
  2021

This digital photo was taken from the Keys View overlook in Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave Desert in Southern California, USA. Keys View is one of the highlights of the park which provides stunning views of many mountain ranges and most of the Coachella Valley. My intent with this photo was to capture the colors of the desert landscape with the stars shining brightly on a clear night.

My professional background is in university administration. I am an amateur photographer whose interests are primarily in digital abstract and experimental photography. I also enjoy more traditional travel-related photography focused mainly in the areas of architecture, nature and landscapes. Some of my early photography accompanied the pages of an online literary magazine. I am also the author of two published mystery novels, one for which I designed the cover art.