a stand of thick barked ponderosa pines stand above a small pond in the chuska mountains

woodland wilderness tree trail spruce soil plant leaf forest deciduous branch autumn chuska mountains arizona ponderosa pine pinus thick bark orangebrown drooping needles long bundles three natural butterscotch dry grass rocky ground arid environment semiarid water body pond stream moisture backdrop dense overcast sky soft light diffused setting rugged terrain ancient trees western oldgrowth resilient deep roots adaptable nature outdoor landscape scenic view environmental rustic tranquil serene picturesque botanical ecosystem hardy sunlit beauty wood texture sparse understory balance