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While hiking through the many woods in the valley, I came across a clearing packed full of ferns. Clearings between the groves of trees were common, but none were like this one. These ferns average five to six feet in height and were nothing short of spectacular. The sunlight filtered through the airy flora creating many layers of green as it progressed toward the shaded ground region.
Fern Field
I was hiking to the Paria wilderness in Arizona and parked my car in southern Utah, as far as the nearest dirt road would take me. On my way to the Arizona border (located at the "V" on the far left), I passed by a grouping of vermillion striped mounds that reminded me of a dessert of some sort. Perhaps it was just the heat and my desire for something cold to eat.
Vermillion Mounds
Nevada wilderness in early morning.
Desert Bush
I came across this friendly creature high in the Andes Mountains. As I began a quick set up for a photo, she came closer and more curious and I couldn't help but notice a seemingly happy expression.
Happy Lama
extremely well manicured shrubbery in Japanese garden
Japanese Garden Bushes
very close-up shot of a young tree bud
Tree Bud 2
dense bamboo forest in southern Maui
Bamboo 2
a walk in the woods during early autumn in Indiana
Woods
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