circles of orange

circles of orange

desert's last invitation

to savor summer

SWF - Saguaro Run

We went to a running event at Saguaro National Park (east) early Monday morning. The weather was pleasantly cool when we first arrived, but by the time the race was over around 8:00am, it was already hot. This area received a delightful soaking rain the next day.

See more skies from around the world at Skywatch Friday here.

More Summer Snapshots

Is it September already? These pictures are from the morning of August 20th:

Sunrise

The hills look green during summer monsoon season

Ocotillo

A young Gambel's quail

 Over the hill

Primrose by the stream

Black Coachwhip

Tres Amigos?

Mexican Bird of Paradise
 Have a nice weekend. :)