Desert rock formation, tilted tree, sunset
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Amid the stark, windswept beauty of Joshua Tree National Park, a twisting juniper and a teardrop-shaped boulder make a striking duo. Junipers are hardy evergreens that thrive in arid climates, often living for hundreds of years. Their berries (actually seed cones rather than true berries) are a food source for birds and mammals, and their knotty trunks tell stories of survival in harsh desert conditions. An even more ancient tale is told by Joshua Tree's geology, which includes monzogranite formations sculpted by wind and water over millions of years.
天然“教堂”
这难道是天外来客的座椅？
沙漠还是甜点？
陡峭、纯粹的美景
一组奇怪的石头
没那么烂
被一分为二的城市
雾霾中的“高峰”
