Agave
I can’t resist photographing agaves. This one really stood out during my late
afternoon walk through the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center’s botanical gar-
dens. The light was just right to capture the leaf impression and create a
“Christmas tree” effect.
Blue-eyed Fly
Since 2007, I have been documenting the pollinators of the Northern
Chihuahuan Desert. This photograph was taken as I waded through a field of
yellow flowers photographing butterflies. The butterfly I was chasing disap-
peared, and its place was taken by this spectacular flower fly with a fuzzy gold-
en body and brilliant blue eyes.
Cenizo
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