I had been watching very closely as we left the parking lot and starting hiking the dark shadows being cast on Esmeralda Peak. I was struck by the great contrast. When I saw the outline of this old tree shadow, I knew I had a great shot if I could position the shadow against the brightly lit Esmeralda Peak. I had to climb a bit off trail but I found the perfect alignment I had envisioned. Viola! To this old tree is speaking to me of its past in the shadow it casts today.
