Thriving in Death Valley

Uploaded: March 21, 2009 08:00:32

Description

I was walking in the desert near an old river bed and thought these cracks in the sand with the little plant trying to pop through was pretty neat.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 21, 2009

And I agree! It's super neat!! #1101859

Maria Coulson March 21, 2009

Good eye, it is really neat! #7312291

Ron McEwan March 21, 2009

Outstanding image, good for you for having a good eye for the unusual very well composed picture here. #7312474

Leland N. Saunders level-deluxe March 21, 2009

Great shot here, Justin ... does this qualify as an abstract ... ?? Great work ... !!

Lee #7312877

Colleen Farrell March 21, 2009

Love this, Justin!! Terrific find, perfectly composed and captured! #7312987

Liz blahh March 21, 2009

Great find & image! #7313275

Robert Baer March 22, 2009

Thank you. Much appreciated. #7314181

Sam Britt March 23, 2009

Very unique, great image, Justin. #7320548

Chris Schlosser April 22, 2009

Justin, Congratulations on your Finalist!! #7433265

A P April 22, 2009

Outstanding Justin

Best of luck in the next round.

Congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos #7434931

Laurie Daily level-deluxe April 23, 2009

What a great find, Justin! Congratulations on your finalist! #7438245

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 23, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Justin.

Usman. #7438260

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 23, 2009

Congrats Justin on your Excellent Finalist!! Jeff #7438371

Kristi A. Howson April 23, 2009

This is really amazing Justin. Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #7439369

Colleen Farrell April 23, 2009

I love this, Justin--big congrats on your finalist! #7440151

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Justin!!! #7440967

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton April 23, 2009

Really like this image.. Congratulations on your Finalist, Justin !! #7441791

Renee Doyle April 24, 2009

Great pov and capture Justin!!! Big congrats on this wonderful finalist!! #7445797

Katarina Mansson April 26, 2009

Justin, congratulations on your finalist and good luck next! Very well executed. #7450965

Marisol Pastor April 26, 2009

Congratulations on this spectacular finalist! #7452070

Maria Coulson April 27, 2009

Congratulations my friend on this win! #7456559

Colleen Farrell April 27, 2009

Woohoo! WTG, Justin! Congrats on your WIN! #7457823

Sam Britt April 27, 2009

Big Congratulations on your second place winner, Justin! #7458304

A P April 27, 2009


Picture perfect CONGRATULATIONS on your win!! #7458657

Katarina Mansson April 27, 2009

Yeah Justin! Big congrats on this fantastic win! #7459107

Renee Doyle April 28, 2009

Congrats to you Justin on this superb Gold Winner!! #7459265

Mary K. Robison April 28, 2009

Outstanding capture, Justin ~
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! #7459355

Elida Gutierrez level-classic April 28, 2009


CONGRATULATIONS!!!


 "Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"August Winners"

#7461111

Elida Gutierrez level-classic April 28, 2009


CONGRATULATIONS!!!


 "Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"MARCH Winners"


Sorry!!! #7461453

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 28, 2009

Congrats Justin on your 2nd Place Win!! Jeff #7462526

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 29, 2009

Congratulations on this very well deserving WINNER, Justin.

Usman. #7464334

Pat Gamwell April 29, 2009

An absolutely incredible shot, Justin! A well deserved win! #7465522

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 30, 2009

Great for the theme Justin, congratulations on your win! #7470562

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 06, 2009

So sorry for the delay on congratulating you on this BEAUTIFUL winner! Way to go Justin! #7492908

Nancy A. Eaton May 07, 2009

Justin, what a wonderful photograph. It speaks at least 1,000 words about hope, persistence and courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Very inspiring! Thank you. #7495631

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 20, 2009

Congratulations Justin on your Win!!!

Dominick #7539039

Jean Lechleiter May 20, 2009

Congratulations, Justin! #7541366

Jean-Pierre Ducondi June 28, 2009

Awesome image Justin - Congrats on your win. Really neat image.
JP #7686564

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