Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Early Winter






























red-tailed hawk
Hello!
These pictures are from Thursday, the first day of winter.
Enjoy the rest of your week. :)

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25 comments:

  1. GaelynDecember 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Gorgeous! I need a southern desert fix, soon.

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  2. angryparsnipDecember 28, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    You have the best photo ever !
    Always beautiful, love the moss one.

    I haven't seen the Hawk that lives and has been munching his/her way through the critters around my home, for awhile. But I just saw him hanging around the other day and he is huge ! So either he grew or another one has moved in ?

    cheers, parsnip

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  3. turquoisemoonDecember 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    OK...I'm inspired to get outside today. Boy, those are beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing...

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  4. Annie JeffriesDecember 28, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Filtered light on desert gold is just enough light to spot a meal.

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  5. eileeninmdDecember 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Love the hawk and the beautiful scenery. Lovely photos. Happy New Year!

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  6. MagpieDecember 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    We should get together to take some pictures so I can get some pointers from you. Just beautiful...every one!

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  7. Spare Parts and PicsDecember 28, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    This is such an incredible post! I viewed all your photos as a slide show so I could tell you what my favorites are, but I can't! There are too many great ones!

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  8. Betty ManousosDecember 29, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    gorgeous shots, diane!!!really gorgeous!

    what a beautiful scenery!

    big hugs.

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  9. ThérèseDecember 29, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    It is just beautiful. I am already missing this part of Arizona having no more time to go hiking...
    I am curious about the... (I have to count....) 12th pic: it is not moss, what is it, do you know?

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  10. Diane AZDecember 29, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Therese - Yes, I think it is moss growing on the canyon wall. Surprising to see moss in the desert isn't it?

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  11. Icy BCDecember 29, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Gorgeous photos, Diane! I can still see colors in nature there. We are now in just gray and brow.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  12. Lrong LimDecember 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Beautiful beautiful pics, Diane...
    Happy 2012!

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  13. CameraCruiseDecember 29, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Gorgeous shots, love them!

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  14. JulieDecember 29, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    These are all very beautiful,...but who is that gorgeous BIG BOY on your sidebar??? Wasn't he just born??? My goodness, time is flying by! TJ is a doll!!!

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  15. betchaiDecember 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    beautiful shots and contrasts Diane, your shots are always amazing and inspiring. Happy New Year to you.

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  16. DarlaDecember 30, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    They are all fabulous; I particularly love the last desert scene...the foreground edge of a saguaro (I assume) then the backdrop of clouds...it almost looks like a painting...love it!

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  17. LeoviDecember 31, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Beautiful photos, I like the light that filters through the clouds, delicious landscapes. I wish you a happy 2012.

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  18. RamakrishnanDecember 31, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Awesome enchanting magical & mystical captures. Looks like there is heaven on earth if you know where to find it.
    Happy New Year.

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  19. RamakrishnanDecember 31, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Oh I forgot to mention-the red tailed hawk is magnificent,sitting regally atop a tree stump.

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  20. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEDecember 31, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Hello! Thank You very much for so beautiful photos! Well done!

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  21. BarbJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Your photos always give the desert a facelift! I came by to wish you Happy 2012!

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  22. Martha ZJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful images, Diane. Fall Color in Winter, the deserts best season. You make me want to get out for a hike.

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  23. LindyJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Look at all those gorgeous colors! I am most impressed with the images of the red-tailed hawk; it's like it was actually posing for you. ;-)

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  24. ladydazyJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Nymbers 1,5,6,7,8,10,11 & 14 are my favorites from this bunch!! Great photo's.

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  25. Splendid Little StarsJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    I love the sagey greens and the golden oranges!

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