Barrel Cactus
It was actually raining fairly hard when I took this photo of barrel cactus in Anza-Borrego - I think the moisture helped with the saturation. I plan on returning to this spot again in the weeks to come, I would love to catch it at sunrise, with blooms etc. Captured with a Canon tilt / shift lens.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:27 am
Nicely composed Ron, this is killer. I have been around these things before, need to be careful where you walk as it seems there are leftover spines all over.
February 23rd, 2008 at 7:28 am
Thanks Mark. Yeah, these things are especially troublesome when wearing shorts I have learned.
February 24th, 2008 at 9:59 am
that is cool what you did w/ the sky Ron. the storm was rolling in last night as I was shooting the sunset at JTNP so I didnt stay the night.
those spines are crazy. I have had spines get lodged inside the bottom of my shoes before. you’re probably still pulling them out of your calf.
February 24th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Thanks Richard,
Did you get anything at JTNP? I keep checking your blog for updates - I will check back.
Those barbs can be nasty, I can’t imagine having one in my shoe!
February 24th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
yeah there were lots of poppies and lupine along with other stuff I hadn’t seen before. mainly from I-10 to the Cottonwood entrance. nothing beyond there. I wouldn’t say there are carpets of flowers to the horizon but where there are flowers they are very nice. i havn’t been able to update my blog because i’m waiting for my computer to get delivered. should arrive tomorrow.
might be worth a trip if you’ve got a day or two to spare.
February 24th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Thanks for the update Richard. I forgot about your computer, hopefully you will be back in action soon!
February 24th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
looking at the desertusa site, looks like I missed out on Amboy.
i should mention that for the S. JTNP landscapes that I found it kinda difficult to get clear scenic shots out to the horizon like those in Henderson Cnyn because there is a lot of trees, shrubbery and other stuff dotting the landscape.
February 24th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Yeah I suggested Amboy - it is sure looking nice right now, at least from what they show on DUSA. It is interesting how certain areas are so good, while others are nothing.
February 24th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
dont know if youre on the calphoto yahoo list but found this link, some dude shot the same place I did and has better pictures.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/618147
February 24th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Thanks Richard - I saw those, they are really nice!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:21 am
good flower displays yet at Borrego? if its still not there in a few days i might do 29 palms and amboy this weekend.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Not yet - pretty soon I believe. I think you have a good plan, I would give this area another week.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Hey Ron,
Howcome it looks like one of the mtns in the b/g are superimposed over the other? Weird effect.
Cheers
Carl
February 27th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Hi Carl,
I agree, they almost look fake. It must have been from the rain, clouds and fog.
Ron