Feb 10
When I come across a Packrat midden, I like to look closer to see if it’s active. Fresh cholla balls (food source) on and around the midden are typically an indication of an active midden. In this case, though, there were no cholla in sight. However, some green caught my eye and upon closer inspection, I noticed they have a very convenient food source!
Feb 8
I spotted two Harris’s Hawks on a light pole across from the Post Office yesterday morning….got one quick shot of the two of them but then looked down momentarily and missed the one flying away. I had looked down to check my LCD because I could tell they had something between them and wanted a closer look. I couldn’t tell what it was, though, and even on my computer monitor it’s tough to be sure but it looks very much like a Cottontail leg. In case you’re wondering, I don’t typically have my long lens with me but before I left for the PO, I had been looking at Art Morris’ website and was inspired to capture a bird that day. Luck favors the prepared! 🙂
Captured hand held (braced on my 4Runner roof) with a Canon 300mm f/4 IS.
Feb 7
Could this explain how this cactus got its name? 🙂
Feb 6
There was just a sliver of sunset left by the time I was finally motivated to capture it. I decided to move my camera during exposure and I ended up with a liquid sunset.
Feb 3
Gambel’s Quail fluffing up this morning to stay warm.
Feb 1
Here’s a view from our favorite stomping ground over to our second favorite stomping ground. All within minutes of our house. Love AZ 🙂 CLICK HERE to see a larger version.
Jan 30
On a hike yesterday, we came across a huge Rambling Milkweed vine which made me think about how much fun it is to photograph the seedpods once they burst open. Can’t wait to do it again! Here’s a shot from last year. Captured with a Lensbaby.
Jan 29
Desert Broom gets a bad rap here even though it’s a native. In the desert, it minds its own business growing along side other shrubs but if seeds land in disturbed soil, it grows so quickly that it is perceived to be an invasive. It’s also been accused of being highly allergenic but I’ve read this has been dis-proven. Personally I like it but I love all desert plants and really enjoy documenting their growth cycle. Here’s what it looks like after the fuzzy seeds have been blown off. (Desert Broom with a couple of texture layers)
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