This cactus at Bandelier clings to stone and makes no apologies — just fruit, spines, and survival.

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A still night in Bandelier, where the forest meets the stars. No distractions, no light — just space to breathe.

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Clinging to volcanic rock at Bandelier, this cactus thrives in a vertical garden most plants wouldn’t dare.

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A glimpse through volcanic stone at Bandelier National Monument — this view from a cavate at Tyuonyi Pueblo offers a quiet, powerful perspective on the past.
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Burnt stump and St. Peter's Dome.

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