Welcome to    Outmywindows.com This site features the nature and wildlife images of David Jesse McChesney.  Please...enjoy your stroll... David's love of the wild is shared with those who take the time to relive these memorable moments and breathtaking experiences.  Proud of his Scottish "Muir" roots, David has journeyed in the footsteps of John Muir...and beyond.  He has grown to appreciate naturally beautiful scenes such as those displayed on this site.  Through his "windows," has emerged an understanding of creatures and mountains, waterfalls and wonderment.  This is his life's journey. < "White Wolf"

Links on this site will allow you to visit David Jesse McChesney's Image Gallery, Wildlife Images, Images of Birdlife, Scenics, Joshua Tree  Miles of Wonder, Waterfalls, Wildflowers, Sky Images, Canyonlands a Texas Whooping Crane Stand-off or view his collection of postcards.  You may also learn about his music and Rock Art Sandblasting.   Additional info is available for those who wish to visit Joshua Tree, California, and experience the magic and marvel which abounds there.  You will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions, join him in his life's pursuits and watch this site grow as the days pass.  You are invited to enter, to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of all that surrounds "Us."                                                       "Territorial Dispute" >

David has developed a remarkable wildlife sanctuary, rich in flavor of the species'  which visit the Joshua Tree National Park.  His property was certified as a Wildlife Habitiat by the National Wildlife Federation and many of the desert species found on this site were, quite literally, taken out of his "Windows" at his Joshua Tree home.  "Outmywindows" may be  visited by fellow birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, wildflower enthusiasts, photographers and amateur astronomers in the near future.  The calendar provided on this site will serve to inform you of important dates (i.e the arrival of Quail Families, nesting and migratory patterns, blooming wildflowers, upcoming celestial and other special events).    < "Sun Rays, Yosemite"

David has been photographing and entertaining for the past 30+ years.  His original-style, blues-oriented rock 'n' roll has been presented in over 2500 performances since 1976.  "Hurricane" David has recenty completed a music studio at Outmywindows and enjoys the Joshua Tree atmosphere for both writing and recording.  A harmonica-player extraordinaire, "Hurricane" David began belting the blues 40 years ago and was influenced by performers such as Sonny Boy Williamson, Paul Butterfield and Chuck Berry.  He is the current adult-division National Harmonica Champion, a title he won at the National Harmonica Festival held in Yellow Pine, Idaho in August of 2008.   His harp and vocal stylings have evolved over the years after winning more than 200 talent competitions earlier in his career.  He plans on recording some of his 73 original songs in the next few years while performing at local venues and continuing his travels.                                                                "Bobcat in Mesquite" >

As President of a local Owners Association in the highlands of Joshua Tree, David uses his influence to save and protect the natural beauty of his environs.  The character of his community, dark night skies, quietude, environmentally friendly practices and the promotion of safe wildlife corridors are issues which he is strongly in favor of.  Today, Joshua Tree is home to less than 6,000 people.  Many homeowners are here part-time and, of those residents who call JT home, there is a larger-than-average number of artists, musicians, environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts.  Visitors to Joshua Tree often attend various music festivals and art shows.  Rock climbers from around the globe visit to experience the thrill of scaling massive boulders which dominate much of the landscape inside the National Park.  Joshua Tree is a wildlife wonderland.     Because of Joshua Tree's existing appeal, McChesney feels that future growth in the Community should compliment the character which is unique to our area.  His visits to numerous gateway communities reveal opportunities that our little Community my wish to pursue.  Venues to showcase the abundant local talent will attract visitors who will choose to stay, eat, shop, visit the Park and appreciate their sojourns into our midst.     He feels that we are blessed to have found ourselves in this little corner of the World and need to exercise caution in order to protect the magical draw of our Community and keep "Us" a world apart.   This place is like no other place on Earth.  Join...I CARE ABOUT JOSHUA TREE It's absolutely FREE!  < "Bison in Blizzard, Yellowstone"

This site is growing day-by-day.  In time, Outmywindows will inform visitors of the many opportunities to visit Joshua Tree and experience its abundance of artistic and natural offerings.  David will offer opportunities to join him in his local photographic passions and take part in ventures set up to appreciate wildlife, wildflowers, nature's beauty and various celestial events.  Thank you for visiting Outmywindows.   Please, take your time and enjoy the visit!         Email David at:     david@outmywindows.com   Questions or comments       "Lightning Over Joshua Tree" >