Saguaro Hillside

Giant Saguaro Cacti in Sabino Canyon
Tucson, Arizona

A Cloud Does Not Know…

A cloud does not know
Why it moves in just such a direction
And at such a speed…
It feels an impulsion…
This is the place to go now.

But the sky knows the reasons
And the patterns behind all clouds
And you will know too
When you lift yourself high enough
To see beyond the horizon.

–Richard Bach,  American writer

Cloud formations over the Catalina Mountains
Tucson, Arizona

Thanks and a tip ‘o the hat to Vicki Gross for the inspiration
http://fortheloveofclouds.wordpress.com/

Youngsters On A Hike

Youngsters on a guided hike…

Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona

Photo Friday for 20 July 2012:  “Youngster”

Gnarled

The twisted bark of an aged mesquite tree.
Marana, Arizona

Photo Friday for September 21, 2012:  “Texture”
Originally published July 18, 2012

Skeleton of the Desert (Op 1)

A decaying saguaro cactus silhouetted against the lowering western sun.

Photo Friday for 3 February 2012:  “Tall”