After a Thunderstorm

Organ Mountains

Big thunderstorm early this morning woke us from a sound sleep.  Couldn't tell how much rain we got until we took the dogs out to do their business; it was quite wet in the backyard.

The storm passed and we were able to do our usual trek.  Clouds were moving fast out there, and the light made for some interesting photographic images.

Ocotillos and the Doña Ana Mountains

Looking southwest

Down the right branch

This & next 5:  Tortugas and the Organ Mountains

This & next:  sunlit Ocotillo leaves

Barrel Cactus

This & next:  Frio and Willow

Distant view of Tortugas and the Organs

Butte

Further up the right branch

This & next:  Tortugas and the Organs

Picacho in shadow

Get that schmucky look off your face

Desert flora

Last 3:  long distance views of Tortugas and the Organs