The Cactus and the Mountain

Comments/Critiques appreciated. Thank you.

beautiful composition. congrats

Doug, arresting composition. Regards, Bernie.

Excellent B&W rendition. Captivating and serene.

The way the shape of the little hill forms the framig of the picture while the little cactus tree thing (I know no names of things) is perfect to the side. It is just a wonderful picture.

Very nice landscape image with the perfect use of toning to create a pleasing composition, the earth colors are so appropriate for the desert. Where is this area? I'm a big desert fan and was just down in the Four Corners area in March.

Thank you, all. I'm glad you enjoyed this. It's in Rock Hound State Park,Susan. Just South of Deming, New Mexico.

Thanks Doug for the area info, I've been there!

Great work with the bw conversion. Perfect spot for the composition too. This is one of those simple element ideas we both enjoy that can tell a complex story.I like it!

Doug, this is an excellent composition, and really does a great job of depicting the Chihuahuan Desert, as several of your other shots do. The 'cactus' is actually a yucca plant, probably the Spanish Dagger (closely related to the Joshua trees of the mojave Desert). Typically, the dominant plant species in the Chihuahuan Desert are the yuccas, creosote bush, prickly pear cactus, and staghorn cholla. Very nice work! Cheers! Chris

Thanks,Joe. Glad you enjoyed this.

Chris. Thanks for the info. I thought it was Yucca but wasn't positive. I found some Creosote bush back on a 4WD trail in Joshua Tree but have yet to find it anywhere else. I thought it was fascinating.I envy you your photo ops.I guess it's obvious, I too love the beauty and mystery of the desert southwest. Really

enjoyed your portfolio. Will be back for a more thorough viewing.