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CHRISTINA SHELBY
Photography

Surfaces

The Mojave River is nestled in the high desert of California. Mostly underground and flowing from south to north, there are only small pockets of water. These oases flourish with a concentration of life, color, and activity. Focusing on the diverse surface, these photographs reveal the fascinating visuals of this unique environment.

A yellow cottonwood leaf is nestled in young green river plants in the Mojave River near Apple Valley, California.

Green and red aquatic plants wind up from the Mojave river bottom.

Wild grasses gracefully reflect on the surface of the Mojave river.

An old, abandoned tire in the Mojave river creates an abstraction of line and shape.

Oil from dirt bikes and ATVs pollutes the water surface in a colorful but damaging manner.

River water flutters in the light current creating a kaleidoscope of color and movement.

Cattail shadows dance on the river's surface early in the morning.

Fallen cottonwood leaves float just under the river's surface contrasting with the blue-sky reflection.

A yellow willow leaf forms an imaginary river insect walking on the river's surface.

The edge of a cottonwood leaf contrasts with the dark river bottom in autumn.

A white feather floats near a green water plant in the shallows of the river.

Stems of young cattails contrast with their darker reflections near the edge of the river bottom.

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