The New Mexico state flower, the yucca.
According to this site, "Under the desert’s bright moonlight, visitors can see why New Mexico’s state flower is sometimes called “lamparas de dios” or “lamps of the Lord.” Their bright, upwardly reaching flowers seem to point heavenward and illuminate the nighttime desert."
The one is this picture has dried out, but is still a remarkable sight in the glow of the morning sunrise.
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2015: You Don't Have To Wait For Christmas To Unwrap One Of These
2014: Where The Rivers Meet
2013: Into The Pacific Northwest
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2008: Shroom
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3 comments:
Afternoon light, yes?
YAMMY: This photo was taken just as the sun was rising. That "golden hour", you know? :)
Hi Selena! Such a great photo...in New Mexico!
-NA Friend
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