I always liked this photo in color, and never really thought of it in black and white until I was playing around with some files last week. Some effects can be achieved in Photoshop, and sometimes you just have to wait for the right moment to press the shutter. I’m sure I’ve talked about it before. I call it Mother Nature’s dodge and burn. A storm was clearing over the Superstition Mountains just as it was getting late in the day. Shafts of light were sliding around here and there, then a large opening in the clouds allowed for the Saguaro cactus forest to be illuminated while the cliffs above were waiting their turn.
March 3, 2021 at 4:06 pm
Wow, I’ve never seen so many Saguaros in one place! Cool image, Steve.
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March 3, 2021 at 8:50 pm
I think there are more in a couple mile area here than any area in Saguaro National Park. Overall SNP has more throughout. Thanks, Eliza.
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March 9, 2021 at 10:10 pm
Stunning image, Steve, with its varied layers and contrasts. And the vertical Saguaros are incredible.
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March 10, 2021 at 9:17 am
Thank you, Jane! I’ve always considered this area special with its combination of dense Saguaro forest and rugged cliffs. The elements came together on this particular day to make it otherworldly.
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