As we look forward to a repeat visit to Joshua Tree National Park, I’m enjoying the ethereal form of an ocotillo captured in full isolation with my medium format infrared camera.
In normal light, the ocotillo tree can blend into the terrain. But in infrared, the delicate branches turn white and their textures are revealed against the deep black sky.
This photo was captured in April 2024 and is part of a series on infrared desert landscapes that capture a surreal, almost lunar quality scene.