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Javelina Rocks DP021-2013. Posted January 21, 2013; processed Jan. 21. . The location name, Javelina Rocks, describes an outcropping of Catalina gneiss that is frequented by javelinas. The last major turnout on the park's loop drive is at this spot. The gneiss in question formed from granite rather than from sedimentary rock. Bright neon green lichen had colonized many of the surfaces. I don't yet know the geologic history that tipped the layers of rock so steeply at this location. Saguaro National Park, East. Tucson, Arizona December 20, 2012 (mid- to late morning) Many thanks to all who left comments on the euphorbia picture, especially those who looked at both versions and expressed a preference one way or another.
A blooming shrub, possibly salal. (Filtered via posterize and poster edges because of the soft focus.) Seen at the Checkerboard Mesa main overlook (east end of the Zion - Mount Carmel highway). Zion National Park, April 2008
A blooming shrub, possibly salal. (Filtered via posterize and poster edges because of the soft focus.) Seen at the Checkerboard Mesa main overlook (east end of the Zion - Mount Carmel highway). Zion National Park, April 2008
Seen at the Checkerboard Mesa main overlook (east end of the Zion - Mount Carmel highway). Zion National Park, April 2008
Seen at the Checkerboard Mesa main overlook (east end of the Zion - Mount Carmel highway). Zion National Park, April 2008
Checkerboard Mesa in morning light. Near the east entrance to Zion National Park, April 2008
Checkerboard Mesa in morning light. Near the east entrance to Zion National Park, April 2008
Checkerboard Mesa in morning light. Near the east entrance to Zion National Park, April 2008
Seen at the Checkerboard Mesa main overlook (east end of the Zion - Mount Carmel highway).
Javelina Rocks

DP021-2013. Posted January 21, 2013; processed Jan. 21.
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The location name, Javelina Rocks, describes an outcropping of Catalina gneiss that is frequented by javelinas. The last major turnout on the park's loop drive is at this spot. The gneiss in question formed from granite rather than from sedimentary rock. Bright neon green lichen had colonized many of the surfaces. I don't yet know the geologic history that tipped the layers of rock so steeply at this location.
Saguaro National Park, East.
Tucson, Arizona
December 20, 2012 (mid- to late morning)

Many thanks to all who left comments on the euphorbia picture, especially those who looked at both versions and expressed a preference one way or another.
Javelina Rocks DP021-2013. Posted January 21, 2013; processed Jan. 21. . The location name, Javelina Rocks, describes an outcropping of Catalina gneiss that is frequented by javelinas. The last major turnout on the park's loop drive is at this spot. The gneiss in question formed from granite rather than from sedimentary rock. Bright neon green lichen had colonized many of the surfaces. I don't yet know the geologic history that tipped the layers of rock so steeply at this location. Saguaro National Park, East. Tucson, Arizona December 20, 2012 (mid- to late morning) Many thanks to all who left comments on the euphorbia picture, especially those who looked at both versions and expressed a preference one way or another.
Javelina Rocks

DP021-2013. Posted January 21, 2013; processed Jan. 21.
.
The location name, Javelina Rocks, describes an outcropping of Catalina gneiss that is frequented by javelinas. The last major turnout on the park's loop drive is at this spot. The gneiss in question formed from granite rather than from sedimentary rock. Bright neon green lichen had colonized many of the surfaces. I don't yet know the geologic history that tipped the layers of rock so steeply at this location.
Saguaro National Park, East.
Tucson, Arizona
December 20, 2012 (mid- to late morning)

Many thanks to all who left comments on the euphorbia picture, especially those who looked at both versions and expressed a preference one way or another.
See photo in original gallery.
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