. slides/dung1.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Although somewhat replusive, I found this pile of droppings sitting on saguaro ribs interesting. Although somewhat replusive, I found this pile of droppings sitting on saguaro ribs interesting. slides/dung1.jpg slides/desert_leaves1.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I think this is some sort of sage. I think this is some sort of sage. slides/desert_leaves1.jpg slides/prickly_pear3.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The texture of the dead prickly pear cactus continues to be of interest. The texture of the dead prickly pear cactus continues to be of interest. slides/prickly_pear3.jpg slides/spines1.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I think the dead spines of this prickly pear have interesting color and texture. I think the dead spines of this prickly pear have interesting color and texture. slides/spines1.jpg slides/prickly_pear4.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Another texture shot of the dead prickly pear, I like the color difference on the left center of the image. Another texture shot of the dead prickly pear, I like the color difference on the left center of the image. slides/prickly_pear4.jpg slides/prickly_pear1.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The color pallet of this dead prickly pear reminds me of fall colors. The color pallet of this dead prickly pear reminds me of fall colors. slides/prickly_pear1.jpg slides/prickly_pear2.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Another view of the texture of a dead prickly pear in dappled sunlight. Another view of the texture of a dead prickly pear in dappled sunlight. slides/prickly_pear2.jpg slides/cochineal_on_pear.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I don't usually see cochineal insects out on a pear like this. I don't usually see cochineal insects out on a pear like this. slides/cochineal_on_pear.jpg slides/small_cactus_hooks.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This was a very small cactus I found under a bush, I was intreigued by the black hooks pointing in various directions so I focused on those hooks. This was a very small cactus I found under a bush, I was intreigued by the black hooks pointing in various directions so I focused on those hooks. slides/small_cactus_hooks.jpg slides/desert_floor1.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 I'm not sure what type of plant this feathery branch is from but it adds to the interest of the desert floor. I'm not sure what type of plant this feathery branch is from but it adds to the interest of the desert floor. slides/desert_floor1.jpg slides/dead_cholla_detail.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A small section of a dead cholla cactus. A small section of a dead cholla cactus. slides/dead_cholla_detail.jpg slides/beetle.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This beetle was warming up in the morning sun. This beetle was warming up in the morning sun. slides/beetle.jpg slides/barrel_fruit.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:36:42 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 On this particular barrel cactus, the fruit looked green and succulent. On this particular barrel cactus, the fruit looked green and succulent. slides/barrel_fruit.jpg