Shots from before the Fall
Jan 2, 2024 18:50:47 #
I went to Tohono Chul in Tucson. It's such a lovely little park. Its name in Tohono O'odham means "desert corner," and that's exactly what it is. It's a small corner of two very busy roads that offers peaceful respite. Its plants are desert (translation: cactus). I hadn't been here in probably 30 years. It used to be free!
I have trouble typing after breaking my arm, but I'd love to receive your comments. I'll try to respond.
I have trouble typing after breaking my arm, but I'd love to receive your comments. I'll try to respond.
This is typical Christmas decoration in the desert.
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Some almost iconic ones.
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I love this scene. The Catalinas are in the background.
A most odd saguaro. First of all the "eyes" are so symmetrical. Second, it's crested (rare). Third, the crest is growing fingers (rarer). Fourth on the very top it's growing a nopal!!!!! (This makes it one of the rarest of all.)
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Close up of the top.
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A water wall.
I know it's fake, but it's the only kind of birds I can get! Will having one bird picture move this post to the bird section?
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Jan 2, 2024 19:03:07 #
It's a good thing that your trigger finger still woks, thank you for sharing, Kathy.
Jan 2, 2024 19:12:47 #
Nice set Kathy. I think the Saguaros with the mountain background is the Best in Set. The Cristate Saguaro is the most interesting one I have ever seen.
Jan 2, 2024 19:15:47 #
Jan 2, 2024 19:27:29 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
What’s interesting is that the saguaros with the large arms are about 200 years old.
Jan 2, 2024 19:37:01 #
Mike D. wrote:
It's a good thing that your trigger finger still works, thank you for sharing, Kathy.
Trigger finger is fine. Holding arm not so much. Thanks, Mike.
Jan 2, 2024 19:38:03 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Nice set Kathy. I think the Saguaros with the mountain background is the Best in Set. The Cristate Saguaro is the most interesting one I have ever seen.
I agree with both statements. Thx.
Jan 2, 2024 19:38:47 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
A very nice variety Kathy. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Don
Don
Thanks, Don.
Jan 2, 2024 19:40:22 #
bikinkawboy wrote:
What’s interesting is that the saguaros with the large arms are about 200 years old.
True. They do get quite old. Sometimes I wish they could talk. Imagine the history we might learn from them.
Jan 2, 2024 20:00:06 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I went to Tohono Chul in Tucson. It's such a lovely little park. Its name in Tohono O'odham means "desert corner," and that's exactly what it is. It's a small corner of two very busy roads that offers peaceful respite. Its plants are desert (translation: cactus). I hadn't been here in probably 30 years. It used to be free!
I have trouble typing after breaking my arm, but I'd love to receive your comments. I'll try to respond.
I have trouble typing after breaking my arm, but I'd love to receive your comments. I'll try to respond.
Nature is such a beautiful thing. You did a fabulous job. Love everyone of the set.
Jan 2, 2024 20:33:00 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
That looks like a neat spot, and the name sounds familiar--where exactly is it? Perhaps I visited with my parents. I love that crested saguaro.
Jan 2, 2024 20:38:38 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
Very, very good, APL.
But that's just with regard to your images. Apart from that, two suggestions. First, do not hug the desert (i.e., the saguaros). Second, if you do hug the desert (which may also have chollas and prickly pears and barrels and such along with the saguaros who watch and wait for you) do not be surprised if the desert wants to break your other arm. Or worse. Deserts --even deserts at the corner of two busy roads-- are mean like that sometimes.
But that's just with regard to your images. Apart from that, two suggestions. First, do not hug the desert (i.e., the saguaros). Second, if you do hug the desert (which may also have chollas and prickly pears and barrels and such along with the saguaros who watch and wait for you) do not be surprised if the desert wants to break your other arm. Or worse. Deserts --even deserts at the corner of two busy roads-- are mean like that sometimes.
Jan 2, 2024 20:38:40 #
Jan 2, 2024 20:55:16 #
SteveW8703 wrote:
Nature is such a beautiful thing. You did a fabulous job. Love everyone of the set.
Thank you very much, Steve.
Jan 2, 2024 20:58:36 #
SWFeral wrote:
That looks like a neat spot, and the name sounds familiar--where exactly is it? Perhaps I visited with my parents. I love that crested saguaro.
Ina and Oracle. Actually west of Oracle off Ina. It's a lovely place to spend some time and maybe a few frames.
That saguaro is amazing.
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