Natural Bridges State Beach
Santa Cruz, California
Sunday, November 20, 2016
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Saturday, March 26, 2016
Peek
Peek a Boo
Many birds use the Saguaro cactus as a home
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People of Arizona
Play Time
I liked the different depths and textures this photo shows
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
People of Arizona
Every once in a while, I'll find an opportunity to
capture some people of Arizona being themselves.
Must be someone's birthday -
Happy Birthday little guy!
Ocotillo
One of the most fascinating plants of the desert is the ocotillo
American Spanish: [okoˈtiʝo]
Ocotillo is not a true cactus. For much of the year,
the plant appears to be an arrangement of large spiny dead sticks,
although closer examination reveals that the stems are partly green.
With rainfall, the plant quickly becomes lush with
small ovate leaves, which may remain for weeks or even months.
It will bloom bright crimson flowers in spring and summer
after more rains at the top of each 'stick'.
Desert Sunsets
A couple watching the sunset on a gorgeous evening
at Papago Park
The beauty of the desert takes a while
to grow on a person - but it's new and can be exciting
if you're patient and watchful!
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Evening's Peace
Evening's Peace
There's nothing like a walk in the evening
when the air is cooling, the sun is setting.
When I saw how this captured,
it made me feel peaceful.
Hole in the Rock
Papago Park is famous for it's
mountain "Hole in the Rock"
Here, a couple embraces
after having climbed on top
of the mountain.
The mighty Saguaro Cactus:
sometimes the arms become
gnarled with age --
and make interesting shapes!
This one looked like a
giant hand to me.
Sunset Silhouette
Sunset Silhouette
One of my fav pictures of the shoot at Papago Park
Palo Verde tree in silhouette, clouds overhead.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Hummingbird
Describing hummingbirds without resorting to superlatives would be difficult, and hardly fair. This family includes the world’s smallest birds, with the most brilliant iridescent colors, the fastest wingbeats, and the most amazing ability to fly up, down, sideways, and backwards. They spend their days hovering at flowers to sip nectar, feeding almost constantly to supply the sugar necessary to maintain their racing metabolism. Many people would call these the world’s most fascinating birds.
There are well over three hundred species of hummingbirds, all native to the Americas. The vast majority, not surprisingly, are found in the tropics, where flowers abound year-round. Only a handful of species reach the United States; southern Arizona hosts more than a dozen of those.
Captured this in Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, AZ on a walk ... not an easy thing to do when you're in tow with a rambunctious pug named Sadie!
Saturday, January 30, 2016
People of Arizona #2
People of Arizona
taken at Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, on 1/21/2016
Parents sharing the wonders of nature with their kids.
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People of Arizona
People Of Arizona
is one of the new topics I've been having fun with!
When Sadie and I take our walks in the parks,
there are always interesting people around to meet and greet!
These were taken at Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, on 1/30/2016
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