Rabbitbrush blooms in late summer throughout the Great Basin, and assuming there’s been enough rain, the yellow bushy flowers carpet the land for miles.
There was lots of it here–even between the tracks of the rail bed. It’s an unsung plant in the West, not nearly as celebrated as Big Sagebrush which grows in the same habitat. (Rabbitbrush is in the foreground of this picture, and Sagebrush is behind.)
JOHN TODARO 
Great “texture” on this one. The clouds are fantastic too. This looks almost like a selenium toned print.
Thanks, and good observation: the tone is really close to selenium on a silver print.
John, love the grey zones on this one and the rustique enrolling of the picture from front to back. Easy on the eyes. Reminds a bit like Vincent van Gogh’s brushstrokes
what a thoughtful comment–thanks much Chris!
I can feel that wind pushing the clouds..
…lots of rain that afternoon.
Gorgeous light as always. I like the way the movement of the bush extends into the sky.
Thanks Deanne.
Wow, fantastic shot, John! I love it
I’m very pleased to hear that–comment much appreciated.
One of my favorite desert plants captured in a beautiful black and white. It’s at its best in the second half of August and (I guess) September.
thanks bro–yes it seems to have a late summer bloom.