The Eye of Alabama Hills Big Bend and a small wooden bridge

and a small wooden bridge framed the scene

No elements were added

captured from a fixed tripod position to maintain clarity from the nearest petals through the cactus pads and spines

A field of flowers along the edge of the lake

I chose to stay

The Eye of Alabama Hills Big Bend and a small wooden bridgeAlabama Hills, California This photograph was made at the Eye of Alabama Hills arch, one of my favorite compositions anywhere in the West. What makes this scene special to me is how naturally it comes together. The cactus in the foreground aligns almost perfectly with the opening in the rock behind it, without forcing the frame or searching for an angle that isnt there. Moments like this are rare. When they happen, it feels less like creating and more