Standing camel thorn snags mark a former watercourse in the Namib Desert.
This is another themed post. It’s not that I don’t have ideas of my own to post, it’s just that Ailsa seems to come up with awfully good ideas for travel themes. Check out the other entries at Where’s My Backpack.
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Droplets of dew decorate a branch.
Glinting
Chilies dry on the Windowsill in Khumjung, Nepal.
Ice Drops along the ski trail in the forest of Oregon.
a strange desert ornament, Baja Peninsula, Mexico.
Tiny fairy bells, coastal forest of Oregon.
Spring-fed sandy wash in the desert, southern Utah.
Bear Grass is blooming now in the forests and subalpine meadows of the Cascade Mountains.
Macro and close-up subjects are probably easiest to create simple compositions from, but in nature’s bounty it’s not as easy as it seems even among the small. In larger views, deserts and seascapes can offer simple compositions, and so can the great plains and steppes of the world. But here again, simplicity must be sought out. Happy shooting!
Cape Mendocino, California: A lighthouse designed for a cliff that is already tall can be stubby and simple.
Love the ice drops photo!
These are all such beautiful images!
I cannot decide which one I like best….
Amazingly beautiful!
Thanks Amy!
Dear MJ,
I sometimes think I get to glimpse into your soul by seeing these magical and exquisite shots. My eyes and heart are solaced. Sharon
If I was one to give out awards, your comment, Sharon, would get Most Thoughtful. As it is, I can just say Thanks!
Brilliant photos. My favourite is the “camel thorn snags”. And, you followed Ailsa’s theme perfectly.
Thanks Pat. I like that one too. Though at the time I thought the light had skunked me. Glad I turned around!
I like the ice drops!
Yeah Lyle that’s my favorite one too, though the camel thorn trees are a close second.
Beautiful photos! Thanks!
Thanks you two!
Fantastic Series !
More often than not simple is more! You have illustrated it well.