An evening in Saguaro National park
An evening in Saguaro National park
Sunday evening we drove up the road and went to the Saguaro national park. We went in the evening so we could catch the wonderful sunset light. I’m pretty sure I have mentioned that I love the saguaro cactus, they are just so interesting and fun. This area is just packed with saguaro’s. Obviously, that’s why there is a national park here for them.
The light that night was perfect for photography. I love the golden glow the desert gives out.
The old saguaro bones are super cool too. I always have to stop and get photos when I see them. Sometimes you find them standing, like this one, and sometimes they fall over.
They are all just so different, and it’s about impossible to see some of them and not give them human qualities.
Just as the light was about gone, we were driving back home. I have to tell you, I have the best hubby ever. If I say “Stop, I need a photo.” He stops, safely of course. The best thing about these back roads is that there is rarely anyone else out and about. Anyway, I saw this bush along the road with these awesome fluffy flowers.
Wouldn’t you need to stop too? They were so pretty, and unique. I found out yesterday on our day at the Sonoran desert museum, that they are called Fairy dusters. Seems right to me.
And speaking of our day at the museum, I have 862 photos to wade through for tomorrows post. What an amazing place. So be sure to come back and read about all the great things we saw.
The glow of the setting sun is fabulous. As always great shots. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
Those pink flowers are AWESOME! LOVE them!! I definitely would have had to request a stop for those!!
oh Mary, I have to agree that these too are my favorites….from childhood cartoons to my father’s rock garden that he decorated with cacti and waterfalls, these shapely shadows have always intrigued me. How I love to come and get lost in the silence of your photos!!!!
You are living a charmed life for sure!
Those cacti are human like. I would have to put a scarf and hat on one and have one take my picture. I have that kind of humor I guess. Seriuosly I am excited to see the museum pics. How our the sunrises? I like to call them somesurprise to what kind of day it will be. This morning is one of them. In the 40ties and raining. At xmas I surprized Mike with an outstanding telescope. Now he can star gaze.
I will not sully your blog with a comment on what the second picture looked like to me, but if we’re speaking of human characteristics… :)
Yes, I am evil.
Lovely images from the Saguaro Nat’l Park. I love the sun shot and the pretty blossoms.. Have a happy day!
Wow! The light on those flowers is stunning! And yes, I would have had to stop — challenge would be, my photos would not do as much justice a yours do to their fairy-like beauty.
Love that photo with the sun peeking through the Saguaro. The Sonoran Desert Museum is one of our favorites. I look forward to your photos :-)
how pretty. i like the old skeleton, too.
Love that fluffy purple flower!
I imagine I’d want to stop too. Sometimes on our morning walk we catch the sun rising. My little point and shoot doesn’t do it justice.
Isn’t it great when timing is serendipitously just perfect? I love the saguaro’s too. I was so happy to see catch the end of the blooming last spring. Getting to the National Park while the saguaro is flowering is in my bucket list. I particularly want to see the bats enjoy the nectar!
That setting sun is amazing, you got just the right angle. Love the Fairy Dusters, and what a perfect name! I didn’t know Saguaros leave “bones” behind, that gives them even more human qualities. ;)
I love that image of the sunset through the saguaro’s ‘arms.’ :) Very beautiful!
Has been far too long since hubby and I drove through Saguaro National Park. I very much enjoyed your images.
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The lighting in these photos is gorgeous! You’re so right about assigning the saguaros human qualities – I’d never actually given much thought to it, but I do subconsciously make the comparison.
Fairy Dusters! Yes, that is the perfect name. The Saguaro are so interesting….and made for some excellent photos.
So pretty, and those flowers are just stunning!