Occupational Hazard

I was shooting an assignment last night for a MLS client that required some night exposures for visual impact and decided my best approach was to hike up on the ridge behind the property to get the shot. However this did require some desert bushwhacking in a heavily covered area of Teddy Bear Cholla cactus. If you are not familiar with these evil plants, they are vicious. As you walk by the pieces that have fallen to the ground get caught on your shoes and then get flicked into the air to land higher up on your legs or else ware. Many of the old timers have told me to always carry a comb in the desert as this is the easiest way to remove them without getting poked.  As I was hiking in the almost dark conditions I came upon a Javalina that was about three feet away. As I had no idea if he would charge me or not I let out a yell that sent him running. With my adrenaline flowing I made my way to my selected location and produced the image below. You just never know what you will face when shooting on location.