These photographs are wonderful, Diane! Those colors... I didn't realize desert colors were so gorgeous. I would love an outfit in those warm pinks and sage greens... or in the deep cranberry and greys. You may have inspired me to knit an afghan in those colors. Simply gorgeous. Thanks!
Stunning photos of an amazing landscape...I lived in Tucson for many years before moving, under good circumstances, to Mississippi. I spent a month back there this summer because I will always be part desert-rat! I recognize those mountains, the Rincons, and perhaps you were at Saguaro Monument-East. Thanks for making it possible for me to 'virtually' visit my old home!
Whoa-zers! This is such gorgeous photography and succulent scenes from the sesert...it takes my breath away!!! I have never seen flowers like the ones on that prickly pear in the 6th pic down! What is that? Do you know??? WOW WEEEEEE!!!!!
As always wonderful photos. In the first photo I have never seen fruit on Prickly Pear that light. I have that sage green cactus with the purple tint but the fruit on my plant is so much darker. Did yours have yellow blooms too ? Your close-up are always wonderful.
I was just thinking I hadn't seen a post from you for sometime and wa-laa a post appeared. Yea !
A great series of shots. Love what you've done! I've never visited such a place and I think you've managed to capture some of its essence. I'm sure there are other aspects, too, it being a desert :)
Next time, I would love you to apply your fine eye to those other aspects as well.
Gorgeous photos of the desert, Diane. Hope all is well with you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThese photographs are wonderful, Diane! Those colors... I didn't realize desert colors were so gorgeous. I would love an outfit in those warm pinks and sage greens... or in the deep cranberry and greys. You may have inspired me to knit an afghan in those colors. Simply gorgeous. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful collection of pictures, I especially like the soft colors of the cactus.
ReplyDelete☼ Sunny
You have such a gift. I look outside and all I see is brown desert. You can find the pretty things in it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots!!!! I love them. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the sweetness of the first one and the originality of the last one.
ReplyDeleteThese are AWESOME photos, loved them all!
ReplyDeleteYou have finally decided to send us some news from the desert.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week.
Impressive! I like the squirrel.
ReplyDeleteYou make me long for the southern Desert. Those cactus fruit look almost ready to harvest.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of an amazing landscape...I lived in Tucson for many years before moving, under good circumstances, to Mississippi. I spent a month back there this summer because I will always be part desert-rat! I recognize those mountains, the Rincons, and perhaps you were at Saguaro Monument-East. Thanks for making it possible for me to 'virtually' visit my old home!
ReplyDeleteYour desert colours are so different from ours here...just love the photos.
ReplyDeleteYou too! Looks like you've been having a wonderful walk!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Diane... I love seeing Summer in the Desert.... The cactus blooms are gorgeous ---and I love seeing the birds. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Such beauty in the desert. I can recognize some of those cacti :)
ReplyDeleteWhoa-zers! This is such gorgeous photography and succulent scenes from the sesert...it takes my breath away!!! I have never seen flowers like the ones on that prickly pear in the 6th pic down! What is that? Do you know??? WOW WEEEEEE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, those are cholla flowers, I think the chainfruit type.
ReplyDeleteyou always inspire me of your desert pictures Diane, your bird pictures are amazing, is the bigger one an owl? it is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Very colorful! I particularly like images #1, 3, 6 and the last one.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish that UAE's desert is the same as Sonoran Desert. Yours is such a beautiful place to photograph.
Diane, These photos are wonderful - love the owl! I also always like seeing how TJ has grown.
ReplyDeleteThose plump cacti are marvellous!
ReplyDeleteThose little 'pears' look so cute. I hope the animals don't eat them ;-)
awesome rapture wow
ReplyDeleteLove those pics!
ReplyDeleteExtremely beautiful, Diane!!
What a great series of desert photos!
(I was on vacation now I'm back.
Missed your great photography).
B xx
The cactus and the flowers looks beautiful. Nice composition and captures.Especially I like the first photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great capture on the Cacti and birds, especially the owl. Fantastic shots.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the little lizard! Heeere leezard leezard leezaaard! ;o)
ReplyDeleteAll in all, a great bunch of photos! Thanks for sharing! :o)
Great shots from your desert home. As hot as it has been in the southwest, I wouldn't be venturing out of the house of late.
ReplyDeleteAs always wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteIn the first photo I have never seen fruit on Prickly Pear that light. I have that sage green cactus with the purple tint but the fruit on my plant is so much darker. Did yours have yellow blooms too ?
Your close-up are always wonderful.
I was just thinking I hadn't seen a post from you for sometime and wa-laa a post appeared. Yea !
cheers, parsnip
Sure for sure; the colors of desert are brighter than any other location. And your photos prove that very well :)
ReplyDeleteHi Parsnip, yes, the purplish prickly pear did have yellow flowers.
ReplyDeleteDear Betchai, Barb, and Joanne, I think the bird of prey is a Cooper's Hawk.
Amazing photos Diane, you live in such a beautiful area. I love all of the cactus with their bright colors. Great capture of the owl.
ReplyDeletewon't get tired looking at all your snaps, amazing shots!
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow Arizona-based photoblogger, I really enjoyed viewing your pictures!
ReplyDeleteA great series of shots. Love what you've done! I've never visited such a place and I think you've managed to capture some of its essence. I'm sure there are other aspects, too, it being a desert :)
ReplyDeleteNext time, I would love you to apply your fine eye to those other aspects as well.
Happy photog-ing :)
whew! i missed a lot of your amazing photos!
ReplyDeleteThose cacts pics look fabulous, Diane!
ReplyDeleteLove these photos--!
ReplyDeleteWonderful images and you saw a lot of wildlife, given the extreme temperatures. That's a spectacular image of the hawk!
ReplyDeleteLove this set of photos! Especially the hawk! Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteYour last 2 pics are incredible -do you have a macro now? You seem to take your shots closer up lately.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! All shots are wonderful but the top composition is my favourite.
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