Come closer, but don’t let the spines grab you. If you peer into the fleshy skin of this cactus you see the lush green underbelly and the baby spines fighting to burst forth into existence. I want to touch but think I may not…
The flowing fronds of these majestic palms welcome me to the desert sunrise. They wave with such grace and are not static or stoic. I love the feeling of being among these giants… I feel loved.
I look from left to right:
withered bloom
Newly forming buds
Full blooming flower
All performing the tasks assigned to them by Mother Nature, obediently.
I am mesmerized by reflecting images of nature admiring itself… as the vanity of its actions are hidden by the scenery it enjoys…
Even in the shadows these little blooms seem to demand my attention. Their color, shape and variety seem alluring. Couldn’t resist this one…
It is true… some fences can’t keep Mother Nature from going wherever she wants… where there is a will, there is a way!
Leaning into the beauty of this blooming orchid I can see a tiny dancer in the shadows… how delicate she is…
This young big horn sheep was as curious about me as I was with him. From a distance he blended into the hillside but was magnificent in his surroundings. The Living Desert in Palm Desert, CA has so many interesting creatures to enjoy…
Not a very glamorous macro, but I love the shadows created by the spines of this cactus… they don’t seem so daunting until you accidentally brush against them unaware of the power of their sting… be afraid, be very afraid!
