Cholla Cactus Dreams

A dense cluster of cholla cacti stands in the foreground, their fuzzy spines catching the desert sun. In the background, the rugged mountains of Joshua Tree National Park, California, rise under a clear blue sky. This composition captures the unique flora and dramatic landscape of this iconic American desert.

Details

Camera & Exposure

Camera: SONY ILCA-77M2
Lens: 70-200mm F2.8
Aperture: 10/1
Shutter: 1/250
Focal Length: 700/10
Flash: 16
White Balance: 1
Exposure Program: 1
Metering: 5

Image

Dimensions: 3000 × 2000 px
Date Taken: August 13, 2014 at 9:48 PM
GPS: 33°55'30.8"N 115°55'43.8"W

Keywords

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IPTC Metadata

Location

City: Riverside County
State/Province: California
Country: USA
Location: Joshua Tree National Park

Credits

Author: Evgeny Drokov
Title: Freelance photographer

Content

Headline: Cholla Cactus Dreams
Title: Cholla Cactus Dreams

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