Seeing 2012 (#1)

For your consideration: a tableau from my most recent desert excursion — a little-known forest a bit north of Chloride, Arizona.

I spent upwards of four hours simply wandering, seeing, photographing and meditating within a space no larger than as many acres.

Well after sundown I departed, ruefully, knowing yet again, as always, that this arid Sonoran atmosphere with its seared peace and prickly beauty is my soul's true home.

I shall always ache for it's inhospitable and indescribable comfort.

Yuccas and Moon, Northwest Arizona, #4913-7D

© 2012 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: December 28, 2011; Canon 7D; f/8 @ 1/64 sec; ±0 EV; ISO 250;
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS @ 17mm

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