Into the badlands. Dec. '14

 An ancient creosote clinging to a rocky slope near Caballo.

 A tortured mesquite that is still alive.

 Caballo Mtns. and reservoir.

 Caballo reservoir.

Soltice sunset, Caballo.

A botanical sampler, Verde Valley spring.

 X-mas cactus.

 Moss on north facing canyon wall.

 Devil's claw.

 Willows in full bloom.

 Mesquite leafing out.

Palo Verde budding.