Monday, April 19, 2010

Yellow Wonderland



Brittlebush is blooming!

Brittlebush  Encelia farinosa is a desert shrub related to the sunflower.








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Lately, it seems no one can resist heading for the hills to enjoy the color yellow.   And, who could blame them?

See more yellow all over the world at Mellow Yellow Monday.
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28 comments:

  1. AnyaApril 19, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    So

    Y_E_L_L_O_W_

    Love it :-)
    Wonderful nature shots !!!

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  2. Annie JeffriesApril 19, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Outstanding, Gemma. And I love the deer.

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  3. cieldequimperApril 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    What a trail in the first photo, especially if those deer come and watch! Wonderful!

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  4. ClytieApril 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful day, wonderful color! What a blessing to catch the deer.

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  5. Sylvia KApril 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    What a gorgeous, golden world you've captured, Diane!! Stunning photos and I love the deer! The flowers and the cactus are beautiful! What a great day! Thanks for sharing it!
    Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  6. Icy BCApril 19, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Gorgeous pictures of yellow flowers, and the whole scenery, Diane!

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  7. eileeninmdApril 19, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Wow, all the yellow flowers are beautiful. Looks like a great day.

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  8. betchaiApril 19, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    i love the combination of yellow brittlebush and saguaro, this time of the year is really great for wildflower blooms. thanks for sharing your inspiring spring pictures, Diane.

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  9. IreneApril 19, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Fabulous, love your arrangement. I have such difficulty with these things. my post is here.

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  10. TracyApril 19, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Gorgeous photos especially the one with the deer. The desert sure is beautiful right now.

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  11. StephanieApril 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    What a pretty sight to behold in real! Love the dainty yellow flower. The colour really brightens up the desert. And the people running as well. The desert suddenly became so lively :-D That's great!

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  12. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 19, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Wow---I can see why so many people are flocking there. I would want to be there also. The yellow Brittlebush is absolutely fabulous. I especially like the picture of the deer and the Brittlebush. That is fabulous!!!!! Thanks, Diane.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  13. BarbApril 19, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Diane, I'll be heading to Phoenix tomorrow and hope I'll see some of this yellow for myself! We plan on visiting the Botanic Garden while there. Love the pic with the deer!

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  14. Johnny NutcaseApril 19, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    pretty, pretty! I love the deer in the saguaros ! cute!

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  15. Johnny NutcaseApril 19, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    your last comment and photo made me smile!

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  16. LoreeApril 19, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    How interesting that it's related to the sunflower. Lovely yellow blooms.

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  17. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 19, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    How pretty this is!! I think many people head for the hills before it gets too hot. This time of year is really wonderful.

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  18. ProsperoApril 20, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful scenes, Diane.

    I think you'll do fine with your Ratibida columnaris - it's a wildflower from your parts!

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  19. blog with no nameApril 20, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Mellow yellow... yeah! The deer came to get its picture taken too... sweet.

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  20. DoanLegacyApril 20, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    What a gorgeous yellow series! There are so many different things to see in your post!

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  21. Bhavesh ChhatbarApril 20, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    Oh yes, it's a real yellow wonderland! Beautiful!!

    There's an award waiting for you on my Sunshine Award post :)

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  22. Martha ZApril 21, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Nothing brightens a world like yellow. Fortunately, yellow was the color of the dominate flower in Death Valley.

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  23. LuziaApril 21, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Great shots of this yellow paradise! Greetings from Luzia.

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  24. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Hi Diane
    What a lovely place for a walk. Great pics.

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  25. JenApril 22, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Great shots!!! beautiful yellows.
    I only made it out there once last week.

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  26. Self SagacityApril 22, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    What a yellow world! Nice with the running crew too. LOL

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  27. AyieApril 22, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    so yellow! i can't believe it's all full of flowers with those towering cacti

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  28. KirigalpoththaApril 23, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Lovely!

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