23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
A Mirror Framed Like a Canvas Stands on an Easel in the Middle of a Desert Filled With Cholla Cacti

A mirror on an easel reflects a cactus and clouds in the desert, at Joshua Tree National Park filled with cholla cacti. It looks like a painting. The shot blurs the line between nature and art, capturing a fleeting moment where the sun is just perfect for lighting the frame.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Joshua Tree, California, United States of America
Copyright: © Lenny Gerard