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Organ Pipe Cactus N.M.

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Posted by Ken Wyatt on April 5, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Organ Pipe Cactus N.M.
Here's some shots we captured while staying at Organ Pipe Cactus N.M. in southern Arizona during early march. While much of the park is closed due to illegal immigration and drug running, the eastern half is still open and seemed safe enough. There are a couple nice loop roads that are best taken late in the afternoon for the best color. This first picture was taken on the Ajo Mountain Drive (mostly gravel) at sunset, with the Ajo Mountains in the background.
Posted by Ken Wyatt on April 5, 2009 at 12:59 AM
This next was taken at sunrise the next morning right in our camp site. Pictured is an organ pipe cactus - found only in this region and no where else - with the rising moon.
Posted by Todd Caudle on April 5, 2009 at 2:31 AM
These are both fantastic shots, Ken! I really like how neither image shows silhouetted cacti, but retain important detail. Great stuff, man!
Posted by John Klotz on April 5, 2009 at 4:01 AM
Yep! I echo Todds comments. Nice work Ken.
Posted by Chad Dees on April 5, 2009 at 9:58 AM
love the first one ken, I was down in the Nogales area back in september of 08 it was really something. the sunset I saw was incredible. really love the detail in both shots cheers.
Posted by Laurie Wendt on April 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Ken, These are wonderful! Beautiful colors and layers in the first one!
Posted by John Mumaw on April 5, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Good work, Ken!
First image almost looks like it was taken with a telephoto lens. I sure like the perspective anyway. Love the detail present in the second. Glad you had such a productive trip!
Posted by Bill Brennan on April 5, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Ken, very nice work. Your first shot should be in the Arizona Highways magazine. Great detail, depth of field, content and colors make for a great composition.

Bill Brennan
Posted by Bob Falcone on April 5, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Both are very nice, but the first one is my favorite out of the two. Well done!
Posted by Morris McClung on April 5, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Both are very very good, and like Todd, I like the detail in the cactus you have.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on April 5, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Very nice Ken. I'm also a fan of #1. Good to see you kept the momentum going after the NANPA Summit and got some nice photos from the trip.
Posted by Steven Peckham on April 5, 2009 at 5:46 PM

Another vote for #1. Really like the reds in the Ajo mountains and the greens of the saguaros. Good composition as the sky appears to be featureless.