The Morning Light

by Joe Schofield

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The Morning Light

Artist

Joe Schofield

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The moments of first sunlight at the crest of this dune…while the creosote thinks of water. The color version of the image is awash in the pink moments of sunrise. You know that scent if you’ve spend enough time around the creosote bush. The first drops of rain has the desert heavy with its perfume.

“Do me wrong
Do me right, right now baby …
Tell me lies, but hold me tight
Save your goodbyes for the morning light
But don't let me be lonely tonight…”

James Taylor - Don’t Let Me be Lonely Tonight


Creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) is an evergreen flowering shrub, prominent in the deserts of western North America. It is slow-growing, with dark green leaves and the yellow flowers blooming in spring. The whole plant exhibits a characteristic odor of creosote (especially when wet), from which the common name derives.

This plant takes full sun and is extraordinarily tolerant of drought, due to its deep root system. It prefers well-draining, rocky soil but tolerates saline or alkaline soils. It reproduces by seed and also by sending up new shoots from the roots. The latter results in the creation of clonal rings, some of which are among the oldest known plants at around 11,000 years old.
A lone bush emerges from a snow-covered landscape, silhouetted against a vast, cloudy sky. The minimalist black and white composition emphasizes the stark contrast between the delicate branches and the smooth snow.

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November 19th, 2024

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