Walking through Palm Desert’s surrounding landscape was like visiting a sculpture garden. The forms and textures were powerful and fascinating. The almost monochromatic palette was never boring and its understated beauty appealed to me.

I shot most of the images mid day so the shadows are subtle and the contrasts soft.

The last image is a cactus in a landscape near where I was staying that I shot in the early evening and this time the low light defined the details and enriched the color.

The desert is reluctant to share her beauty, but careful and patient observation reveals perfectly designed intricacies that are stunning.