Tree Hug (Infrared). Near the top of The Bluffs, a sandstone ridge overlooking the San Juan River, this gnarly juniper tree a few miles outside my hometown (Farmington, NM) has picked a challenging spot to put down roots. But it has made the best of the situation by befriending its neighbors, who seem to appreciate the close relationship it has cultivated.

Image ©2023 James D. Peterson

Tech info: Nikon D800E camera (modified for full spectrum response and with 550nm infrared filter on lens), Nikon 28-300mm lens at 55mm, 1/400 sec. at f/11, ISO 250. The image was processed to approximate the look of Kodak’s long discontinued Aerochrome color infrared film.