Desert "Trees"

Photograph by Adrianafranco Franco, My Shot

Rivers form tree-like shapes in the desert in Baja California, Mexico, in a picture submitted to National Geographic's My Shot in December.



"This image has a wonderful texture that is almost surreal. At first glance, it's hard to even distinguish what the subject of this photo is—is it snow? Some kind of microscopic leaf or moss? It's just downright stunning as a desert aerial."—Janna Dotschkal, assistant photo editor

"While reviewing photos from our online-photo community, this image required a more detailed look. With an almost two-dimensional quality, the photo at first appears to be snowy landscape, but instead the caption reveals a California desert. Editors love fun surprises, and this image delivered."—Sarah Polger, senior photo editor

Published December 29, 2011

Does look cool alc; amazing the fractal like result that mother nature creates.

A beautiful picture indeed! As the caption says, it's hard to determine what one sees. The faint shading (due to moisture I presume) even looks like foilage!
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That is so pretty