Somewhere off the beaten track in middle of nowhere, Nevada, I saw an interesting rock outcropping in the distance.
“Let’s go explore!” I said to Ray.
I could see the look in his eyes.
“Long Pants!” I exclaimed.
So we donned our long pants and set off amongst the prickly pear cactus, the teddy bear cholla, the walking stick cactus, the spitting needle cactus, the attack cactus, and the grabby cactus. And there were some Joshua Trees too.
After half an hour of careful stepping, we reached the rock. We photographed all around and as the sun went down I decided to walk around the back.
To my surprise, I found my own secret oasis with barrel cacti working their way up the rock cliff.
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But the light disappeared quickly and I didn’t get any more photos.
I am keeping my special location a secret for now. It’s my first secret photo location 🙂
Next year I will return, with reinforced pants, to photograph here again.
Anne, what a great shot and discovery! The light must have been outstanding as the cacti seem to be glowing. Congratulations!
What an awesome image, Anne! I know from experience now that walking off the beaten path can yield unexpected beauty, but you hit the jackpot!
Why the blue grass? Moss? Lichen.? But I love the photo and cacti. Blue adds to it but doesn’t look natural unless it’s the light. I am curious!
Hi Elizabeth, it was actually blue! There is blue lichen and blue-ish grasses as well. Glad you like the image and thanks for your comments.
Why the blue with the cacti? Love the photo, the cactus, the rock etc
Wow…!!!!
woooooooooowwwwwww
very nice and great ………..
Very nice Anne – nothing better than getting off the beaten track and discovering a secret oasis!
Nice shot. I had to google Barrel Cacti.
What a cool spot, and great image Anne. 🙂