When I was a kid, I loved to look at a book called “Blühende Wüste” my parents owned. I was fascinated by the possibility of a barren landscape turning into an oasis of beauty. The miracle of transformation happened this year in the Sonoran desert. Plenty of rain in combination with warm temperature helped to make the desert awake to a vibrancy of colours and smells.
Yesterday, I went on a short hiking trip around Bartlett Lake near Phoenix. Unfortunately, I did not take my good camera with me to capture the beauty. However, I was in awe. The grounds were blanketed with the most vibrant colours and the air was filled with a fragrance so fine and subtle that no perfume could imitate that. Although a photo can never capture reality, I would like to share this experience with you.
Globemallow with Bartlett Lake in the background
Mexican Poppy and lots of different grasses with Saguaro Cactus in the background
Mexican Poppy
Lupine and Mexican Poppy with Palo Verde trees in the background
Exserted Indian Paintbrush, Lupine and Mexican Poppy
Exserted Indian Paintbrush
Lupine, Mexican Poppy and Saguaro Cactus
Brittle bush with Jumping Cholla in the background
Lupine, Mexican Poppy mixed with maybe Peppered
Hedgehog Cactus
I think it is Banana Yucca
Lupine, Mexican Poppy and Saguaro Cactus with Palo Verde Trees
Lupine with Ocotillo Cactus
You’re photography of the area is beautiful and captures perfectly the beauty of the Desert this time of year. Thank you for sharing with me.
Warm Regards,
Meri
I could not stop making photos – every angle would have been a perfect shot. Somebody said that for 3 weeks already different flowers are blooming. Glad you like it, Meri. Love, Traude
So wunderschöne Blumen in der Wüste
Die Farben sind so leuchtend wie Alpenblumen, doch die Dichte ist überwältigend. You would love it, Erica! Love, Traude
It is as if someone planted a garden there at a considerable amount of expense and effort.
Yes, this garden would be beyond any prize. No effort could make it so natural and effortless. Good to hear from you, Don! Love,Traude
so much natural beauty! thanks for noticing and sharing it!
Great that you like it, Patty! Love, Traude
Traude! Thanks to take me back to this wonderland! How I long to return! Enjoy every single minute!
I know how much you love the desert, Karin. Your birthday present is still open – I am sure you will visit us some time in the future.
Looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Traude
If that was your bad camera, I can’t imagine how the good camera could have done any better. Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing Traude!
The iPhone takes pretty good photos – I agree. Tomorrow, I might go out to the desert and take my Canon camera and compare. Good to hear from you, Chris! love, Traude