Today for Shadow Shot Sunday I'm sharing some common sights from the Sonoran Desert. The first two are of prickly pear cactus. In the third shot, the spindly cholla cactus is "overshadowed" by a mighty ocotillo. And lastly, a female Gambel's quail as she posed for me.
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We who live in the cold fail to appreciate the beauty in the desert - so often we think of a colorless landscape in the Sonora. Yet we see shadows from complex cactii, and the hills and sky so wonderfully accent the view of the desert floor. I am happy that the quail posed so ladylike for you too! Wonderful captures from warm Arizona!
ReplyDeleteOh beautiful shadow of the cactus, Diane. I don't them here, so this is a great treat!
ReplyDeleteLove the last photo with shadow of the bird and the bush, too.
Great shadows in your desert shots. Sometimes I find the shadows more interesting than the object creating it. Of course the bright sun in AZ doesn't hurt.
ReplyDeleteThe cactus cast a beautiful shadow, Diane. I enlarged your shot of the posing quail and she is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis is the time of year to enjoy the desert, blue skies, shadows and vivid colors, none washed out by the suns glare.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots all, Diane, but the quail is my favorite.
I never been to the dessert but seeing these pix of yours makes me plan to visit Arizona one day.
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Wishing you all the best of 2010.
Terrific shadow shots, Diane! Love the cactus and the quail! And such beautiful clouds and skies!! Hope your new year is off to a great start! Wishing you love and laughter, peace, good health and prosperity! Enjoy!
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I love your shadows :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
or in Dutch we say
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar :-)
Kareltje =^.^=
Anya :-)
Beautiful shadow pictures, Diane. I love that Quail... You captured a fabulous picture of it.
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Betsy
Great shadow captures. I like the shadows on the mountains, too, in the second photo. Looks like a nice trail for a walk. =)
ReplyDeleteWonderful desert shadows captured and shared! I love how the first shot looks like people and the clouds are marvelous in the second photo that reveals the source of the first shadow. How nice that quail posed for you ... they're often too quick for me to catch with my camera. LOTS of sunshine where I live, so I’ve shared A Mosaic of Neighborhood Shadows at Sacred Ruminations and ‘Critter Shadows’ at Small Reflections.
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I like the first shot the best. I thought there might be a little snow by now there. Cactus photos bring back great memories of cactus I planted as a kid in my families backyard that grew into HUGE cactus plants.
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Tom Bailey
i smiled when i saw the first picture, i love cactus, and its shadow make it more unique. your pictures are lovely, shadows added more depth into the images.
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ReplyDeleteGreat shadow shots Diane. I personally like the 2nd photo. I can feel the warmness of the desert.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Diane.
Sweet quail!
ReplyDeleteGreat shadow shots Diane! I've yet to see a Quail stand still. ha!
ReplyDeletegreat shadow shots!
ReplyDeleteMY SSS post. Have a great weekend!
fun shadows!!
ReplyDeleteThe second shot is really pretty with those fluffy clouds. And that is a rather tubby looking quail. No shortage of food in the desert I guess :)
ReplyDeleteI love the clouds in the second shot -- so moody and so much going on.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous shadows, especially in the first photo! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the third shot Diane, then the second one.
ReplyDeleteYour shadows are interesting. I thought I saw the shadow of a cock in the first photo.
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The most beautiful thing about these fotos is that they have the muddy, brownish feel to it with a blue sky which you can not find in "Thar dessert" of India. They are lovely and the only thing missing in here is the ship of dessert ... Camel
ReplyDeletewonderful series of photos, the prickly pear throws such stunning shadows....
ReplyDeleteLovely desert shots. The quail is a great capture - it is a wonder that it just waited to be photographed!
ReplyDeleteI'm warming my fingers by the heat of your desert...it's cold here in Iowa!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, I especially like the first one.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to the desert so I enjoy seeing it through your photos. The first photo's shadows remind me of people standing in a line.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous surroundings! And it looks warm...it's really cold here today in Connecticut.
Great capture of the female quail. Nice of her to pose for you.
These are great photos. One great thing about living in the west is seeing shadows almost all year round.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting shadows a cactus creates! These are so perfect. And, the quail has been captured so nicely. They are such beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful captures! Thanks for sharing them with us! :)
ReplyDeleteThose desert shadows somehow look like people walking in line
ReplyDeleteGreat shadows and the little quail is adorable. The sun looks wonderful to me right now, it's been over a week and then it was just a quick peek.
ReplyDeleteWonderful desert shadow photos! The cactus ones are awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuper photos! The prickly pear shadow looks something like a gathering of large-headed, small-bodied alien beings.
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