Cactus Bundle by slarsen327

Flickr Favorite: Cactus Bundle by slarsen327 We went to visit the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a state operated zoo and botanical garden, specializing in native species of the Chihuahuan Desert and New Mexico. Check out more Flickr Photos

Lightning bolts over New Mexico by John Finney

Flickr Favorite: Lightning bolts over New Mexico by John Finney From John Finney: More lightning from Carlsbad, New Mexico. We had fun capturing the lighting for most of the night; we even managed to capture a rare phenomenon called ball lightning, with two eye witnesses, two cameras capturing it in RAW and one in video.… Continue reading Lightning bolts over New Mexico by John Finney

sparrrkles by SheilaMink

Flickr Favorite: sparrrkles by SheilaMink Pecos River in Carlsbad, New Mexico My theme for August is: rivers Check out more Flickr Photos

Sword of Damocles | Carlsbad Caverns by Patrick Houlihan

Flickr Favorite: Sword of Damocles | Carlsbad Caverns by Patrick Houlihan The Sword of Damocles, the long stalactite on the right, was named by park rangers in 1928. I’ve identified it with a note. (15-second exposure) Large view (recommended) My other photos of this formation: Closer | Much closer Check out more Flickr Photos

The Whale’s Mouth by Leviathor

Flickr Favorite: The Whale’s Mouth by Leviathor Located directly beneath the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico, the stark contrast between above- and below-ground climates is extreme. Hiking in Carlsbad Cavern is a lot like hiking in an extremely humid, but cool forest–the “weather” in the cave is a constant 56°F with 95% humidity. The whale’s… Continue reading The Whale’s Mouth by Leviathor