Saturday, February 12, 2011

Sunshine and Ice

These pictures are from the morning of Feb. 04, 2011, when the temperature was 18f (-8c). This area had some freaky cold weather for a few days! The average low temperature for Tucson in February is 41f.











Wishing everyone warmth, good health and happiness. :)

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44 comments:

  1. Phoenix C.February 12, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful photos, Diane! It still looks a very welcoming place, even with the cold. We've gone all springlike here now, with sunshine and birdsong and snowdrops - bliss!

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  2. MagpieFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    These are all beautiful, but I especially like the reflection shot. The mocking bird all fluffed up is a favorite too.
    We've been having some weird weather for sure.

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  3. BarbFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Diane, What - ice in Tucson? I really like the sun's glow on the cardinal. The birds must wonder if they should have migrated further south! Happy Valentine Day.

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  4. JoFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful Diane:) Hope you're keeping well. Blessings from Jo, East Africa

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  5. angryparsnipFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    That was some cold weather !
    You took some wonderful photos.
    The Cardinal, Deer and Sparrow look a bit suprised.
    Thank goodness it has warmed up.

    All my citrus trees took a huge hit. Harlows comes out next month to see what can be done.
    My pool had a layer of ice completely covering it. I run the equipment all night to keep the pipes from freezing but when it shut off that morning ice still formed. Now that was cold !

    cheers, parsnip

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  6. cieldequimperFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    It doesn't look that cold! Gorgeous, all of them, I particularly like the icicles!

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  7. Torsdag 1952February 12, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I hope all flowers and plants can stand the cold days.

    Hartmut

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  8. LoreeFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I guess the blizzard affected your weather too? It's interesting to see ice in Arizona.

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  9. Martha ZFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I bet those temps were hard on a lot of landscaping. You were able to get some great shots of ice, though.

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  10. desertsandbeyondFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful photos! It was 17 degrees in Thermal (near the Salton Sea) and farmers set bales of hay on fire to ward off the cold air...didn't work and the pepper and potato crops were ruined. That set a new "low" overnight record.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    What wonderful photoes. The ones with blue sky look warm! But there is the ice!

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  12. rainfield61February 12, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Those birds seemed not to be effected by the cold weather.

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  13. Lrong LimFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Greetings from Japan...
    Beautiful beautiful photos!
    I have not come to the point of taking such pretty bird pictures...

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  14. ThendralFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Beautiful Pictures. The bird is very beautiful!

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  15. •°°• IcyBC •°°•February 13, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    It must be freezing cold for you to have icicles like that. Hope it warms up soon. Gorgeous photos to see..

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  16. Tiago BragaFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    very cute photos! ;D

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  17. LauraFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Amazing icicles Diane...it has been freaky weather everywhere!

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  18. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hello!
    Beautiful photos!
    Thank You very much!

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  19. LuziaFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    What a wonderful serie of this landscape! The bird is a colour eplosion. Hugs from Luzia.

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  20. The Retired OneFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Oooooooo, love that Cardinal photo!

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  21. PJ van ZylFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    loved the post

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  22. StephanieFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Gosh that's really cold for your place right? And it's funny to see ice in desert. Thanks for your greetings. I wish your family and yourself the same :-D Have a great week!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Wow, that’s cold. Great photos.

    Have a good week, Boonie

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  24. EzhilanFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    The landscape photos look nice. I like the photos of ice formations and the composition of bird photos.

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  25. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Hello!Very beautiful collection!

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  26. Betty ManousosFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    You never fail to impress me, my dear.

    Beautiful images!

    Have a great day!

    B xx

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  27. AyieFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Hi! Isn't the weather getting so weird these days?

    Your photos are always stunning, such a delight for my eyes to see =)

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  28. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Hello!
    Our area is about so as You described!

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  29. Jeannette StGFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    who would have thought these temps in California! Love the reflection in the middle. Can't believe I'm saying to you, Keep warm!

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  30. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Yes,it is beautiful reflection.

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  31. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Beautiful captures!

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  32. DarlaFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Ahhh...spectacular images! I will be visiting Tucson in March and am eager to experience the desert ... to BE with her unique qualities.

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  33. RajeshFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Amazing shots. The landscape and birds are beautiful.

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  34. betty manousosFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Have a great weekend!
    B xx

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  35. JDSFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Great pictures, I especially like the one of the cardinal perched on the thorns. I like the thought of hiking in a desert and seeing icicles!

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  36. sonia a. mascaroFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Beautiful pictures! What a wonderful place!

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  37. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Fantastic images!

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  38. KaHollyFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Hi, Diane, I haven't stopped by in a while, but I'm glad I did today! As always, your photos are a superb representation of what I picture your little corner of the world to be like. Except, of course, the icicles!! ~karen

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  39. ElettraFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    These pictures are fantastic and amazing !!!!!!!!! Congratulatios

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  40. Candice Suter.....SweetstuffFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Ice in the desert...who would have thought! Love the shots and beautiful cardinal!

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  41. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful nature!

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  42. AnyaFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Your shots are wonderful
    with such a bleu sky
    i cannot believe that its so cold !!

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  43. JanieFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Wow, that's cold for Tucson. Pretty photos of a cold desert day.

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  44. LindyMarch 2, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    That's cold no matter where one lives! Your photos are lovely, especially the water and icicles.

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