Prickly Pear Cactus in snow Sandia Mountains of New Mexico - USA

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This is a prickly Pear Cactus sticking out of snow in Sandia Mountains of New Mexico. Shot hand held with a Nikon D200 camera at F16, Sp 400 and ISO 800. I shot from above looking down on the edge of the pads showing off the long spines.

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Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Del Agua Trail in Sandia Mountains of New Mexico - USA
Photo credit: © Audrey Taylor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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