Yellow Tucson springtime
Jun 1, 2020 22:04:20 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
I took these photos in mid-May on my first visit to see my mother in nearly two months. Between Mom's decline and my dog Ted's decline and trying to catch up on rescheduling six weeks of cancelled grooming appointments, I didn't even look at them until a few days ago. By then we had had to close our shop AGAIN because I needed to get the coronavirus test and of course one cannot work with the public if there's a chance one is infected. The test came back negative, but in the interim I also lost Ted.
Where am I going with this? Good question; this has all the earmarks of a grief-inspired ramble, and probably it is. But when I revisited the spring beauty of the Sonoran desert through my images, with the yellow-blossoming Palo Verde trees and newly blooming saguaros everywhere, I was reminded of the many good things we have to be thankful for. As Curudgeon noted in his recent post, the desert is heating up in a serious way, and becoming almost unbearably bright, according to plan. Yet the Sonoran desert is a lovely place in any season. You just need to know when to go, where to look. There is beauty everywhere if we only take the time for it.
I hope you are all well.
Where am I going with this? Good question; this has all the earmarks of a grief-inspired ramble, and probably it is. But when I revisited the spring beauty of the Sonoran desert through my images, with the yellow-blossoming Palo Verde trees and newly blooming saguaros everywhere, I was reminded of the many good things we have to be thankful for. As Curudgeon noted in his recent post, the desert is heating up in a serious way, and becoming almost unbearably bright, according to plan. Yet the Sonoran desert is a lovely place in any season. You just need to know when to go, where to look. There is beauty everywhere if we only take the time for it.
I hope you are all well.
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Jun 1, 2020 22:18:28 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
NMGal wrote:
These are beautiful.
Taken in the open space behind my parents' house. These views are the reason Mom would never agree to leave her home. A mixed bag...thank you.
Jun 1, 2020 22:19:19 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
quixdraw wrote:
Lovely set!
Thanks. It is a truly beautiful haven. Ted hated it though.
Jun 1, 2020 23:57:25 #
Jun 2, 2020 01:13:29 #
Wonderful photos!!! I love #3, #4, and #9.
Dodie
Dodie
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Jun 2, 2020 10:06:45 #
First, I'm sorry about Ted. That's hard. Second, it's nice you were able to visit. Third, these pics are lovely. I love that period of time when the palo verdes bloom and the streets and sidewalks turn yellow! #4 is my favorite.
Jun 2, 2020 10:53:29 #
SWFeral wrote:
I took these photos in mid-May on my first visit t... (show quote)
I ilke them...nice work
Jun 2, 2020 12:02:48 #
Ted didn't like all those sticker things! Smart dog and I'm sorry he's gone. We almost always outlive our pets. And it's never easy. Beautiful set of photos.
Jun 2, 2020 12:06:29 #
What a great set. Palo Verde's in bloom are striking. Every spring I plan to do that, every year something comes up.
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