Friday, January 29, 2010

Winter Reflections

This post is for Weekend Reflections hosted by James at Newtown Area Photo, a fun photo meme where you can view all kinds of reflection images or share your own.




These puddle reflections are from last weekend. Puddles and snow are rarely seen here. The short winter in this little corner of the Sonoran Desert is coming to an end. Spring begins in February.

Spring: February through March
Fore-summer: April through June
Summer Monsoon: July through Mid-September
After-summer: Late September through October
Fall: November through Mid-December
Winter: Late December through January

Above are the six seasons for this area according to David Wentworth Lazaroff's Sabino Canyon: The Life of a Southwestern Oasis.
at

43 comments:

  1. NaqveeJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    I loved your today's fotografz, they are so serene ! thank you
    love Naqvee

    ReplyDelete
  2. Regina January 29, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Awesome reflections!
    Only in this place where you can find
    this beautiful cactus.
    Enjoy the weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  3. CoffeedoffJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Great reflections

    ReplyDelete
  4. NefertitiJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    superbe,bravo !

    ReplyDelete
  5. Bonjour LuxembourgJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    This landscape is so different!
    I liked a lot the second shot, it's awesome!
    Happy weekend reflections
    Léia :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Suburban GirlJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Streams and mountains and cacti...you've got it all! Even monsoons? Wow.

    ReplyDelete
  7. JamesJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    What a beautiful place. Excellent shots!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Carolyn FordJanuary 29, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    ...and, let's hope the recent rains bring beautiful desert wild flowers in March! Gorgeous reflections!

    ReplyDelete
  9. ProsperoJanuary 29, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Two very pleasing shots, Diane.

    ReplyDelete
  10. My name is RietJanuary 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful shots and reflections

    ReplyDelete
  11. Icy BCJanuary 29, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Gorgeous photos, Diane. The first one has the reflections of clouds and mountain top..which is awesome..

    ReplyDelete
  12. betchaiJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    wonderful photos Dianne. puddles and snow are rare here too, maybe not so much in the mountain side.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    two very beautiful photos, I love the contrast of cacti and snowy mountains

    ReplyDelete
  14. PatJanuary 29, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Love these photos, especially the second one! I had the same idea - we're staying in Mesa for the winter and got all that rain, too! I thought it would be funny to get a photo of a saguaro reflected in a puddle since it is so RARE to have puddles in AZ! LOL!

    ReplyDelete
  15. cieldequimperJanuary 29, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Glad you got to show us such beauties of winter!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Brenda's ArizonaJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Great definition of the seasons here in AZ. I am going to have to save this! The second photo shows all terrains of AZ, doesn't it! Thank you for sharing your 'finds'.

    ReplyDelete
  17. DoanLegacyJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    These are beautiful photos of reflections. It just takes a little water to show beautiful things around it!

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    I was tempted to choose the first one of these superb photos as my favorite, but I declare a tie!

    ReplyDelete
  19. UnknownJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Lovely pics Diane. Love the snow... what a constrast to the cactus in front.
    Have a nice weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  20. rainfield61January 29, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    I like the informatiion provided at the end of the post.

    Over here at my place, Summer: January through December.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Self SagacityJanuary 29, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful reflections. Nice to get a schedule of Arizona weather too. Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 29, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Hi There, Just dropping by to say HI. We have snow-snow-snow today/tonight.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it... Can you just imagine how excited I am????

    Great reflection pictures--especially the 2nd one, Diane..
    Hugs,
    Betsy

    ReplyDelete
  23. eileeninmdJanuary 29, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Great photos, I love the cactus reflection. Wonderful captures!

    ReplyDelete
  24. WoodyJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    I'm all over this Spring in February concept! I love how the cacti just poke up out of the landscape.

    ReplyDelete
  25. KatJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful reflections. The landscape is so rugged, but serene and peaceful too. I love seeing your desert photos. Kathy

    ReplyDelete
  26. Bhavesh ChhatbarJanuary 29, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    There's an award for you on my blog. Take it and showcase it on your blog!

    Beautiful Walls

    ReplyDelete
  27. RamakrishnanJanuary 30, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    Nice pics, specially the puddle reflections.

    ReplyDelete
  28. HildaJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Quite unusual for me to see a cactus and snowy mountains in the same photo, but so beautiful!

    Have a happy weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  29. wennJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  30. DianneJanuary 30, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  31. SerendipityJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Wow, it's even raining in the desert! I love the reflection of the cactus in the puddle :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. SAPhotographs (Joan)January 31, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    Love that second shot Diane. besides the snow on the mountains, it does not look like winter there. I am sure it must be cold at night on those open plains.

    ReplyDelete
  33. EbieJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:21 AM

    Yeah, my lappy is fixed and I could visit your scenic views. Both shots are great but I love the second one.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Tom BaileyJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I feel like learned some new things by reading this that I would never have known otherwise. I really enjoy seeing pictures like this.

    Thanks for sharing and I hope your next season brings more amazing photos to share.

    Tom Bailey

    ReplyDelete
  35. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful reflections. Spring starts for you tomorrow. How neat is that!

    ReplyDelete
  36. AprilJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Hi Diane,
    I liked your comment on www.jungleoflife.com, which led me to your blog. Beautiful photos of the snow-covered Catalinas brought back floods of lovely memories from my teenage years in Tucson. Lucky you to appreciate such beauty in your backyard! And thanks for sharing it!

    ReplyDelete
  37. AnyaFebruary 1, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Wonderful reflections
    almost post cards :-)

    ReplyDelete
  38. TesFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    You captured the reflections beautifully, Diane! The reflections are so clear. Oh, I can't wait for spring! :) Interesting seasons. :)

    ReplyDelete
  39. Unseen India ToursFebruary 2, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    Beautiful,lovely and fantastic Shots !!

    ReplyDelete
  40. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Such unexpected reflections of these desert views ... wonderful captures! Hard to choose a favorite. Looking at your beautiful images reminds me how much my brother loved living in the desert!
    Hugs and blessings,

    ReplyDelete
  41. Jeannette StGFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Can imagine that puddles are even less common where you live than in here in CA! The reflection of the cacti is special. An anomaly!

    ReplyDelete
  42. LindyFebruary 5, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Diane, these are magnificent! I know Arizona is where I am supposed to be. =)

    ReplyDelete
  43. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    :)

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting. :)