Thursday, June 17, 2010

June Sky Snapshots

Just a typical early morning stroll to see what's happening in the desert:
 Looking east at 6:00AM, sunlight starts streaming into the canyon


 6:45AM an agave welcomes the warm morning sun


 Bees love agaves


 Heading south at 7:00AM past the waving saguaro


 This cactus still has sweet smelling blossoms


Mr. Quail calls, "Chi-CA-go-go" over and over.


See more sky pictures from around the world at Skywatch Friday, hosted by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and Sylvia.
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38 comments:

  1. JudyJune 17, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    What beautiful blossoms that cactus had! And the quail is so cute!

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  2. GaelynJune 17, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Those AZ blue skies sure do nicely accent the desert life.

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  3. CarolJune 17, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Great photos. I love the sunlight streaming in the first shot. And the blooming cactus is very pretty. I have never seen one. Nice capture of the quail also.

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  4. GJune 17, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    LOVE YOUR PHOTOS!!!!!!!!

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  5. SquirrelQueenJune 17, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Beautiful photos. I love the one of the quail, he is so cute. You have a wonderful place for morning strolls.

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  6. edenJune 17, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Gorgeous captures. Love the cactus flowers.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. Brenda's ArizonaJune 17, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    LOVE your quail shot! We used to be told that saguaros only bloom when they are 'disturbed'. This year, the saguaros are sure blooming, and beautiful! Your photos capture it all.

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  8. VioletSkyJune 17, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    Such a cloudless sky looks HOT!
    I had no idea that is what quails said.

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  9. The Retired OneJune 17, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    I am TOTALLY in awe of cactus and flowers in the desert because I have never seen them in person. This is something I hope to rectify in the next two years by going on a trip there. What time of year would be best for a photography trip out there?

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  10. TracyJune 17, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Wonderful photos. Before 6 AM, eh? :-0

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  11. eileeninmdJune 17, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful photos! I love the cactus flowers and the quail is cool! Happy skywatching!

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  12. Piyush GaryaliJune 17, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    The sky is so clear. Must be quiet hot these days. I have lived in Phoenix and it used to get very hot :)

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  13. RajeshJune 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Beautiful shots from the desert. The flowers are beautiful.

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  14. DrillerAAJune 17, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    A clear blue sky provides an excellent backdrop for almost any subject. Nicely done.

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 17, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    What a beautiful post, Diane... I love seeing the beautiful Arizona skies. Love seeing the flowering Cactus and love seeing the Quail....
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. StephanieJune 17, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Oh those cactus flowers so big! They release fragrance? I should have double check my little cactus's bloom which blossomed the other day. I thought I smelt something. Could be from my neighbour's laundry that was drying out next door he he... I'll definitely remember to check if the bloom from my cactus releases any smell next time.

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  17. JTG (Misalyn)June 17, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Lovely shots Diane. I like the cactus with sweet blossoms and the quail.

    I must start observing the cacti over here, hope I could find like what you've found.

    Have a great weekend dear.

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  18. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 18, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    Some one here has an agave plant. I followed it as it budded and finally flowered. My daughter teased me that I was a stalker.

    It looked like yours.

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  19. Costea Andrea MihaiJune 18, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    wonderful moments and captures!! regards

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  20. Jesson BalaoingJune 18, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    like dessert creature not seen them before...

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  21. AllisonJune 18, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    I have never see such flowers on a cactus, Diane. So beautiful! I've heard about the desert in springtime, but never seen it... thank you for giving us a chance to peek in! And that sunrise! Breathtaking.

    It is such fun seeing the desert through your eyes. Cheers!

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  22. Regina June 18, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Gorgeous and delightful summer skies.
    Happy SWF Diane. Have a lovely weekend.

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  23. LennieJune 18, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Wow! A whole set of beautiful pictures!

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  24. clairzJune 18, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    What a beautiful walk. Thanks for taking us.

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  25. Light and VoicesJune 18, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Enjoyed the cyber tour of desert flowers. Interesting!
    Joyce

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  26. betchaiJune 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    the saguaro cactus are really beautiful, wonderful set of pictures again, Diane. thanks always for sharing to us the amazing wonders and beauty of the desert.

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  27. BarbJune 18, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    The simplicity of your photos makes them very dramatic. I like your descriptions, too. I see that TJ is already going shopping!

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  28. rainfield61June 18, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    I love morning scene. I love walking in the morning.

    This is always a great start of a day.

    Same as yours.

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  29. Jesson BalaoingJune 18, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    this always make me remember good old days

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  30. namakiJune 19, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    I love the desert ! ... looks so bare at first sight but yet so many treasures !

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  31. Joanne OlivieriJune 19, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Your shots are amazing. The sunrise over the canyon is gorgeous. Love those cacti shots as well.

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  32. ClytieJune 19, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    So very very beautiful! My favorites are the cactus flowers. How I would love to see the desert again ...

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  33. Betty ManousosJune 19, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Those are not snapshots. They are works of art!
    ~B

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  34. AyieJune 19, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    the june sky is so clear and blue

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  35. AshleyJune 20, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Great shots! I love the blooming cactus! The light in the first one is beautiful!

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  36. KcalpeshJune 21, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    These are really outstanding captures! Very well shot!!

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    Pixellicious Photos

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  37. ThérèseJune 21, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    A beautiful résumé of what is in the desert!

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  38. UnknownJune 23, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    These are gorgeous! I love the flowers on the cactus!

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