A favorite combo: Cactus, rock formations, rain
Sep 3, 2018 22:42:39 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
As magnificent as New Mexico is in any season, it is way more appealing when we have rain. Everything changes, becomes softer, more fragrant, more alluring. I still had an elbow full of prickly pear spines, but I was happy about it.
Sep 3, 2018 22:55:26 #
Very pretty! Hope the spines are out of your elbow. I have a vivid memory of my Dad lying face down on the car seat while Mom plucked barrel cactus spines out of his skin - he squatted onto the cactus while getting the perfect yucca flower photo.
Sep 3, 2018 22:57:25 #
I like them all. I rarely take the time to notice the small details. You remind me that I should take that time.
Sep 3, 2018 23:16:28 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
BlueMorel wrote:
Very pretty! Hope the spines are out of your elbow. I have a vivid memory of my Dad lying face down on the car seat while Mom plucked barrel cactus spines out of his skin - he squatted onto the cactus while getting the perfect yucca flower photo.
Ouch. I can totally imagine this. But what a vivid thing to remember! No I still have tiny spines reminding me of what a perfect day it was. And in the canyon far below, the creek was finally rushing.
Sep 3, 2018 23:20:13 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
Retired CPO wrote:
I like them all. I rarely take the time to notice the small details. You remind me that I should take that time.
Yes, you should. For me this wasn't a day for landscapes: Too overcast, raining even. But when I found this sodden prickly pear with its ripening fruit framing the beautiful scenery below, I knew I had to do it justice.
Sep 3, 2018 23:22:01 #
I'm going to have to try and visit the desert when there's been rain. It's been very dry the few SW trips we made. A very different look in your photos.
Sep 3, 2018 23:29:18 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
BlueMorel wrote:
I'm going to have to try and visit the desert when there's been rain. It's been very dry the few SW trips we made. A very different look in your photos.
Yes, a very different feel to the landscape, the difference between survival mode and celebration mode. It was actually too rainy for me to stay out long. My dog and I were soaked and chilled! It's good to know that wildlife has access to water now without having to travel long distances. Animals can now drink from depressions in the rocks. Thanks for your interest.
Sep 3, 2018 23:41:25 #
Fabulous group of images. All are beauties, but my personal fave is the last one.
Sep 3, 2018 23:49:03 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
tbell7D wrote:
Fabulous group of images. All are beauties, but my personal fave is the last one.
Thanks. The last one was the one I really wanted to share but for some reason I had a heck of a time getting it to upload. I'm glad I persisted.
Sep 4, 2018 07:04:46 #
I enjoyed these as well!!
Spent a good part of this summer in Northern NM.
Pat
Spent a good part of this summer in Northern NM.
Pat
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Sep 4, 2018 21:45:28 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
Jay Pat wrote:
Nuts! The dreaded double post.......
Pat
Pat
I didn't see a double post. So it's even worse than you thought: The IMAGINED dreaded double post. Ha. I appreciate your looking at these.
Sep 4, 2018 21:47:08 #
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