Apr
5
2015
Desert Bouquet II
As promised … another photoblog sharing the bountiful color of the Sonoran desert (Click to enlarge — please, they’re better that way! — and see my previous desert wildflower post, Desert Bouquet I).
Lone lupine among a sea of pincushions.
Claret Cup
Tuber Anemone
Unidentified. Anyone know?
New Mexico Plumeseed (chicory).
Desert marigold.
Closeup, pincushion.
Saguaro seen through blooming palo verde.
Next week, I’ll share the blues, purples, pinks and fuchsias of the desert! Hope things are warming up in your neck of the woods (or if you live here, cooling down. It’s been in the 90s for more than a week now).
April 6th, 2015 at 7:22 am
These are so beautiful!
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April 6th, 2015 at 7:27 am
you are so talented!! So glad i met ya at goodreads!!
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Melissa Crytzer Fry Reply:
April 13th, 2015 at 5:06 pm
Hi Robin,
So fun to see you here at my blog. More photo pics this week, if you’re interested! 🙂
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April 6th, 2015 at 8:28 am
A stunning visual feast, Melissa! I echo Robin’s comment – you are so talented!
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April 6th, 2015 at 8:39 am
Melissa those photos are incredibly stunning . Do you have seasons in the desert ? . It sounds very hot where you are . This is our spring here in Wales and the last few days have been delightful. Daffodils and tulips everywhere …worlds away from your scrumptious desert.
Cherryx
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Melissa Crytzer Fry Reply:
April 13th, 2015 at 5:07 pm
We do have seasons in the desert, though they are very mild — except for summer. We get to 115 F sometimes! Yes, HOT! I bet the daffodils and tulips are heavenly right now.
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April 6th, 2015 at 11:14 am
Hooray for spring and the incredible people that record the natural beauty of the earth. You have taken the time to lighten our day Melissa…thank you! Chicki
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Melissa Crytzer Fry Reply:
April 13th, 2015 at 5:09 pm
Thank YOU, my friend! Guess what? The mariposas are EVERYWHERE this year — from SM junction all the way up to AZ Trail! And, oddly, everything is two months ahead of schedule. The prickly poppies and thistle that is so prolific in JUNE… it is already out in droves! Weird. But beautiful!
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April 6th, 2015 at 3:47 pm
Stunning seems to be the word of the day. These images truly are, Melissa. Love them all, but especially love the saguaro behind the palo verde, with a bit of the mountains peeking through. LOVE. So many of these belong on a gallery wall.
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Melissa Crytzer Fry Reply:
April 13th, 2015 at 5:10 pm
You do my ego good, Jessica. A gallery wall! Now let’s not get carried away! So glad you liked the saguaro/palo verde shot. Saw it from outside the kitchen window and knew it was the perfect angle for a photo!
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April 7th, 2015 at 5:33 am
Wonderful shots, Melissa!
Like Jessica, I especially love the cactus framed through the palo verde.
Enjoy the springtime. 🙂
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Melissa Crytzer Fry Reply:
April 13th, 2015 at 5:11 pm
Thanks, Jackie. Our spring is fading fast. I hope yours has finally arrived!
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