In the desert dry washes
when water flows and soaks
underground...
Grasses, brush and cattails
revive with unique splendor
above ground...
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1/19/12
Beware The Spine Of Prickly Pear
It's deceptive and bears fruit and flowers...
Be aware of things in your surroundings that seem hostile but underneath the barbed exterior may serve as protection.
The prickly pear cactus with its paddle shaped pads that are actually branches and stems modified for desert living seems foreboding but has purpose as do most living things. Woe to that animal or human who disregards its self protection mechanism of spines. Like most plants and animals those spines are the products of a long history of adapting to its environment and serving as a defense against hostile forces.
This plant has functional purposes though within it to maintain itself but also is deceptively productive and serves several objectives. Although it looks unlikely it bears a fruit that is edible as well as the pad branches are a source of food. Acting as a host within its domain for other plants it serves as a fortress protecting them. It also is a water storage cistern to be used as a source for hydration as well as bears beautiful rose like flowers that enlighten the environment around it once a year. Pay attention and be aware of things in your surroundings that seem hostile but underneath the barbed exterior may serve as protection and as a source of ingenious resources.
Be aware of things in your surroundings that seem hostile but underneath the barbed exterior may serve as protection.
The prickly pear cactus with its paddle shaped pads that are actually branches and stems modified for desert living seems foreboding but has purpose as do most living things. Woe to that animal or human who disregards its self protection mechanism of spines. Like most plants and animals those spines are the products of a long history of adapting to its environment and serving as a defense against hostile forces.
12/31/11
The Color Desert
Panoply of tints from an arid land...
Although many envision the desert as monochromatic with a seemingly endless monotony of sameness the arid landscape is varied polychromatic.
The variety of chroma is as great as any moisture saturated terrain and displays subtly or brightly depending on object, time of year and place. The color palette ranges across the hues of blue, yellow, brown, green, red with a vast catalog of pigmentation from azure, cobalt, gold, sand, copper, sepia, jade, turquoise, coral, rose and gradations in between. Coloration blends and folds into the scenery or stands out distinctly among the backdrop. This set of photos demonstrates tinges of yellow, green and red.
Although many envision the desert as monochromatic with a seemingly endless monotony of sameness the arid landscape is varied polychromatic.
The variety of chroma is as great as any moisture saturated terrain and displays subtly or brightly depending on object, time of year and place. The color palette ranges across the hues of blue, yellow, brown, green, red with a vast catalog of pigmentation from azure, cobalt, gold, sand, copper, sepia, jade, turquoise, coral, rose and gradations in between. Coloration blends and folds into the scenery or stands out distinctly among the backdrop. This set of photos demonstrates tinges of yellow, green and red.
12/19/11
Winter Leaves In Arizona
In the cool of evening the colors are bright...
Deciduous trees turn and drop leaves in December and January.
Deciduous trees turn and drop leaves in December and January.
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