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Anton's avatar

This piece is a love letter to the desert's harsh wisdom—where emptiness isn't absence but an invitation to see clearly. Your ten reasons unfold like a mirage becoming real: that bit about the desert as the original minimalist teacher? Perfection. A reminder that sometimes we need barren spaces to uncover our own unshakeable roots.

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Don Giannatti's avatar

Thank you Anton.

You got it right.

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Victor Garza's avatar

Absolutely stunning work!

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Don Giannatti's avatar

Thank you very much.

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søren k. harbel's avatar

Magic! Thank you.

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Don Giannatti's avatar

Thank you!

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Kevin Hansen's avatar

Know your limitations. Absolutely! I've said that before and after adventures.

I like the texture of the rock in that third photo. It's kinda unique.

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Don Giannatti's avatar

Thanks Kevin.

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Rachel Jeffrey's avatar

That first Joshua tree shot is beautiful! I just got back from the desert - it's so magical. I can't gush enough about the four corners states.

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Don Giannatti's avatar

Me either.

I also include Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.

But honestly, I could be happy in the four corners states.

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Rachel Jeffrey's avatar

Yes, Wyoming and Montana can come too 😂 I still need to explore Idaho more.

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James Schaedig's avatar

Those pictures really speak to me. I love the desert, it's a mysterious and ancient place to me. And I don't mind the heat, I once rode a motorcycle across the Mojave in 112F temps and it was glorious. Not so much the sunburn on my nose afterwards though.

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Don Giannatti's avatar

I rode through the Anza Borrego once in the summer. Many, many, years ago. I should consider more hot weather riding.

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