The southern end of San Joaquin Valley in California is defined by the Tehachapi Mountains that spring up suddenly from the valley floor. This area is prime viewing for wildflowers in the spring.
Oil on Linen
Author: Ben Hammer
Majesty
Land between the Lakes in Kentucky is a National Recreation Area. It has herds of protected buffalo, elk, other wildlife and one of the few natural prairies left. I was impressed with the dignity this elk showed as he crossed from the open field into the dense brush, very cautiously.