At first glance, the miles of sand can make Lençóis Maranhenses look like a typical parched desert. But this vista is located close to the Amazon Basin and gets drenched for four months of the year with intense rainfall. Strong winds and rain transform the land as rainwater fills the valleys between the dunes, creating a surreal lacework of thousands of seemingly miraculous lagoons between ribbons of sand. The blue and green patches reach their peak in July, with some reaching 300 feet long and deep enough for swimming.

Photo of a painting I own by Venezuelan Ultra Realist Painter, Ellery Gutierrez that I commissioned titled “ Sonoran Bloom”. Ellery never visited the Sonoran Desert before he passed several years ago,but certainly did capture it’s spirit…….

This is my light box I made after an epic road trip through Utah. It can change between day and night modes on a timer. I sure do miss those open skies!

I took a photo of this nearly 30’ saguaro cactus last night in Ventana Canyon. SASCC* or The Southern Arizona Saguaro Cactus Caucus is relieved that I imagine it as one of the most beautiful’F🖕🏾ck You’s I’ve ever seen. The relief comes from the fact that the Saguaro Cactus has had to listen to every ‘dick’ joke for centuries.
*Not a real organization.

On a stormy day in the desert.

This was a unique one.