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.
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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.
Thanks Mark. Yeah, these things are especially troublesome when wearing shorts I have learned.
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.
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!
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.
Thanks for the update Richard. I forgot about your computer, hopefully you will be back in action soon!
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.
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.
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
Thanks Richard – I saw those, they are really nice!
good flower displays yet at Borrego? if its still not there in a few days i might do 29 palms and amboy this weekend.
Not yet – pretty soon I believe. I think you have a good plan, I would give this area another week.
Hey Ron,
Howcome it looks like one of the mtns in the b/g are superimposed over the other? Weird effect.
Cheers
Carl
Hi Carl,
I agree, they almost look fake. It must have been from the rain, clouds and fog.
Ron