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Sunday, July 5, 2009

After the 4th


Research Associate Becca, Dr. K and I were greeted by a sunny, muggy morning as we set out from the Sunset Side of Tortugas Mountain. Because of the recent rains, everything seemed pretty green--like these Ocotillos, which appear to be spelling something out.

Bishop's Cap, Ocotillos in the foreground.

Desert greenery, Franklin Mountains near El Paso in the background.

Road through the desert.


The long view.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Such beautiful ocotillos.

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