This is continued from Part 1, which you should probably look at first…

More Dodge City.  Boot Hill is a reminder of the most lawless town in the West.

Another HDR, but I tried hard to make it look realistic.  I’d love to hear your thoughts.

COLORADO – The Garden of the Gods

This was my first go at HDR… I’m not sure how I feel about it.

Eagle Mountain

Somewhere along the road, probably in New Mexico.

ARIZONA again – the Desert Museum

The raptors were amazing…

I wouldn’t want to be a rodent of any kind around this guy.

Wile E. Coyote

Stars

This river otter was sucking on his tail while he was sleeping…

By the way, the Desert Museum features all plants and animals that live in the American deserts… it’s amazing how full of life the desert is!

The Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucson

My grandfather used to call the saguaro cacti “the old generals.”  They stand on guard all around Tucson.

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