Book DescriptionPhotographer and botanist Pierre Fischer devoted his life to the study of desert plants. The perfect introduction to desert flora, Mysterious Beauty showcases their startling beauty and reveals their secrets of survival in a harsh and arid environment. Playing with light and shadow, his spectacular photographs capture the brilliant colors of desert blooms and the delicate intricacies of each plant. This book is both a paean to desert plants and cacti and a collection of fine nature photography.