I love this shot of my dad, because the mesquite seem to bend under his will. For me, it symbolizes the strong connection he feels to his land; how the landowner and all he surveys fall under his responsibility.
He takes his caretaker duties seriously. No hunting is allowed on the land without his permission, and poachers will be prosecuted. As a result of over-hunting, (since it is so popular in these rural areas) the territory is patrolled often.
Wild animals are allowed to come and go through the property, with the exception of coyotes. They are vicious predators of newborn calves, and are overpopulated in these parts.
This is his Serengeti; a land of unique beauty.
