seeing the desert for the trees

[twoeleven]

a bunch of trees have fallen this fall and winter at one of the big county parks, mostly due to unusually heavy rains (despite an overall drought) and gusty winds. this is one of several across a trail:



the only reason it's remarkable is that i took a close look at the broken-off stump. the texture and colors of the splintered wood reminded me of desert cliffs and pinnacles seen during the golden hour.