With some spare time on our first morning, we chose to visit nearby Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. This was my second visit there; the first for my company, Tracey and Steve. We spread out and pursued different subjects. In my case, I was looking for a change from my earlier post…https://www.shotsbypeter.com/blog/?p=17652, dated April 21, 2021.
My first picture was the last one I took on this occasion, shooting it through the car window as we were about to depart. Just the kind of thing that catches my eye.
This yucca plant is one of many occupying solitary spots atop small hillocks of sand where I was exploring. Annual rainfall in this area is about 5 inches (127mm), seemingly enough for these hardy desert dwellers to survive.
Another plant adapted to this harsh climate is Thatching Grass. I see this specimen almost everywhere I travel in the southwest.
It’s difficult to find pristine dunes to photograph with the prevalence of all-terrain vehicles active among them. I’ve chosen to leave the tracks intact, perhaps their more natural state. I need to come here early in the morning, following a windy night, in the hope of seeing the dunes without the ATVs’ tracks.
I like the old fence lines in the area of the park where I was shooting. It’s not obvious what purpose they serve. Considering their state of repair (or lack thereof), they may have outlived their raison d’être. That’s alright with me, they are a good photographic subject!
