There is a magical quality in the air out here—the dry heat and marble blue sky create a fullness that isn’t felt elsewhere. The intricacies of the desert landscape are fascinating and infinite—from moss to miniature flowers to invisible songbirds and lizards in the shadows. Many people equate ‘desert’ with barren and lifeless, but by looking closely and immersing oneself, one might discover that the desert is a diverse expanse of delicate and powerful life.