About This Blog
I began this blog in 2011 in an attempt to improve my photography and showcase all of California's 58 counties. I didn't quite make all of the 58, I missed three and I will try to rectify that in the coming year. I'm not sure how much I improved my photography because I always seemed to be in a rush.
In 2012 I plan to take more time, perhaps not post every day (this is one thing I did accomplish in 2011). I also plan to expand beyond California and include images from other parts of Western United States. I will continue to include a map showing where I was when I took the picture. I will keep commentary to a minimum, long photo essays will continue to be at
Martha's Musings.
8 comments:
Beautiful cactus flower.
beautiful...
only we call them Prickly Pear. they are blooming all over Tucson right now.
cheers, parsnip
it's beautiful. except for the rosy color (we have yellow) it looks just like our prickly pears too.
gorgeous flower and what an awesome shot
http://www.imasworld.com/2011/04/rt-spring-is-here/
We have Prickly Pear here in Alberta, too, with yellow blossoms. Your bright fuchsia-colored Beavertail bloom is gorgeous. According to Wikipedia, they're "the same thing, only different" as I used to say when I was little.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opuntia_basilaris
-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
I was in the Anza-Borrego Desert about three weeks ago, hoping to see a beavertail or two in bloom. Alas, I did not! (Too early.) But I so appreciate your bright photo!
THE SEEKER OF RUBY AND RED
The seeker of ruby and red
Will not let green go to her head;
Instead she will seek
Her senses to pique
With cherry and crimson instead.
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Fountain and Red Building
WoW! The colour is so bright and cheerful.
Love this -- San Bernardino County is certainly not the typical CA most peoople think of. We always liked the desert -- and lots to look at there. I remember the 'elephant hills.'
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