The steep trail to Guadalupe Peak edges the mountain, its south side encrusted in cactus, oak, juniper, and lichen-covered rock (bottom left). At the upper range of the madrone—a leafless branch shown here—late October oaks flare a thousand feet above junipers that grow in loose yet elegant rows (top left). In west Texas mountain landscapes, canyon tapestries are woven with maple and pine, granite and oak (bottom right). Higher up, flowers thrive in even the most exposed locations (top right). Click any photo to view a larger version in a popup window (please disable popup blockers). |
