Southwest Scenes

Ever wonder why the "snowbirds" travel south for the winter? Let's have a peek !!
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  • Sonoran Cactus

    Sonoran Cactus

    Trailing Grape cactus growing in Pima County,Az.

  • Barrel Cactus

    Barrel Cactus

    A dormant barrel cactus growing in Texas.

  • Surprise in the Wash

    Surprise in the Wash

    I came across this on a walk near Snyderhill,Az. ...It was a joke!! made of plastic !!

  • Mesquite

    Mesquite

    Red Mesquite pods.Hudspeth County,Texas. The seeds are edible and when dried are ground to make flour.

  • Stonehouse Ruins

    Stonehouse Ruins

    This was found in Pima County AZ. There are many old ruins in the desert.

  • Holding On

    Holding On

    This little guy found a branch to hang on to..the wind in Texas can be fierce,especially if you are little!

  • Reflections

    Reflections

    A lovely canal scene in Texas.

  • Queen Anne and Friend

    Queen Anne and Friend

    This little guy is having a nice snack.

  • Wind Twisted

    Wind Twisted

    This tree puts up quite a battle with the winds.

  • Look out Cactus

    Look out Cactus

    This little bird knows where to perch for the best view!

  • Snyderhill Survey Marker

    Snyderhill Survey Marker

    Snyderhill is BLM land near Tucson,Az -off of Hwy 86 (Ajo Way). It is a boondocking area and gets very crowded when the rock and mineral show vendors come to town.There is a lot of road construction and building going on in the area (2018)

  • Yucca Blades

    Yucca Blades

    these are as sharp as a sword. they protect the Yucca very well.!!

  • Orange Cactus Blossoms

    Orange Cactus Blossoms

    Cactus are usually in bloom in May after the winter rains. More rain =more blooms!!

  • The  Beautiful Yucca Flower

    The Beautiful Yucca Flower

    These are luscious and beautiful.!! Food for the cattle and other desert critters. These blossoms are very sweet !

  • Nosey  Range Horse #1

    Nosey Range Horse #1

    These are wonderful animals !! they are friendly if they like you !!

  • Nosey  #2

    Nosey #2

    (See Nosey #1) This guy investigates the camera !!

  • Desert Scene

    Desert Scene

    Near Lobo,Texas

  • Petroglyphs

    Petroglyphs

    Near Lobo,Texas

  • Fire Blossoms

    Fire Blossoms

    I think these are Mexican Hats...not sure ,but they are beautiful. Near Van Horn,Texas

  • Van Horn ,Texas

    Van Horn ,Texas

    The license department in Van Horn,Texas

  • Purple Waves

    Purple Waves

    Looking like purple silk in the wind. Lobvo,Texas

  • Spider on the Fence

    Spider on the Fence

    This cool looking guy makes his home on the fence in Texas.

  • Magic Mushrooms

    Magic Mushrooms

    Mushrooms growing from the cow patties. lobo,Texas

  • Mr Road Runner

    Mr Road Runner

    Love these birds. they are fast and comical. This one would visit me everyday....er...maybe he was visiting the water dish,,,, love seeing him !!

  • Looking Up Or Down ?

    Looking Up Or Down ?

    It is a reflection after a rare rain shower in the desert! I had to look a couple times!

  • Texas Yellow Wildflowers

    Texas Yellow Wildflowers

    These grow along the washes in west Texas...I think they are pretty!

  • Hole in the Wall

    Hole in the Wall

    An old abandoned homestead near Sierra Blanca ,Texas.

  • Pickup in the Desert

    Pickup in the Desert

    I always wonder how they got out there...

  • Old Diner

    Old Diner

    Long gone restaurant. Sits off i-10 Hudspeth County,Texas

  • No More Diesel

    No More Diesel

    Old truck stop off I-10 in Hudspeth County,Texas

  • Homestead on the Hill

    Homestead on the Hill

    It was once a pretty nice place,the stone work is still in tacted...

  • Boondocking Campsite

    Boondocking Campsite

    A typical campsite in the desert. This one is at Snyderhill BLM land,near Tucson, Arizona

  • Spray Can in the Desert

    Spray Can in the Desert

    The things you find in the desert!!

  • Yellow

    Yellow

    Yellow mini sunflower.

  • Iris

    Iris

    The Iris -my favorite. Love the colors.

  • Sepia Sonflower

    Sepia Sonflower

    Mini Sunflower

  • Aloe Blooming

    Aloe Blooming

    The aloe just starting to blossom.

  • Tall Aloe Vera Grows

    Tall Aloe Vera Grows

    It is surviving in the drought...just waiting for the rain!!

  • Find the Dog.

    Find the Dog.

    Australian Kelpie is curious about this prickly wildflower!

  • Two in the Tree

    Two in the Tree

    Hawks in the tree...good viewing up there !!

  • Boondocking in the Storm

    Boondocking in the Storm

    Boondocking in the desert is great...peace and quiet ....and the storms are awesome !!

  • Ghost Cloud

    Ghost Cloud

    I see things in the clouds...like this ghost up there! When I was little my Grandma and I would lay in the grass and look up at those clouds for hours!!

  • Pink Sunset

    Pink Sunset

    This is the actual color of the sky!!! I did some research on this and found that spraying of Barium causes this strange affect!!!The planes were busy during the day!!!

  • Rainbow

    Rainbow

    A rainbow over the desert .Texas

  • Arizona Deer

    Arizona Deer

    They stopped for a second !!

  • What's in that can?

    What's in that can?

    Another desert find ! I love hiking !!

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  • Red Lantern On The Mesquite

    Red Lantern On The Mesquite

    The lantern must have been forgotten.

  • Windchime in the Desert

    Windchime in the Desert

    It doesn't chime anymore.

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