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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Desert Beauty




Sunrise in the desert behind my house

If you plan to visit the desert, the best month is April when all the wildflowers and cactus are blooming.  The temperature will also be great, but this situation won’t last long.  By the end of May, it’s already too hot to stay outside for extended periods.  You certainly wouldn’t want to be hiking at that time of year, or through the summer months, unless you have plenty of water on hand and can stand 115° temperatures.



 The western sky at sunset

The cliffs behind my house at sunset
 
The desert is a drastic place of extremes.  Carved rocky cliffs are here year round and have their own beauty caused by the wind and rain that have carved them into giant sentinels over the centuries.  They stand guard over the desert floor where wild sage and other drought tolerant plants grow in abundance.



 April flowers

April flowers in the desert behind my house
 
I’m always surprised at the beauty that displays itself every year.  Nothing beats the wildflowers that add a splash of dazzling color to the bleak landscape of sand, shrubs and rocks.  An assortment of bright pinks, purples, blues, yellows and whites, in varying shades, makes the desert softer and not so desolate.


More April flowers

Enjoy pictures from my backyard and areas nearby.

April flowers

October flowers are like a carpet among the lava rock


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10 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful pictures of the flowers in the desert! The only desert I have ever visited is in Australia (the Outback). It was amazing, and I even got to spend a night sleeping outside looking up at the stars. The desert is a beautiful and magical place!

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    1. SunniApril 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      Thanks Megan. It's hard to believe such a harsh environment can produce such beauty.

      I've never been to Australia, but I have two close friends from there. I'm glad you were able to experience it.

      Sunni

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  2. Thea O'BrianApril 4, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    You will miss the beautiful scenery whenever you move. I must say it is quite colorful!
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    1. SunniApril 4, 2015 at 12:47 PM

      Thea, I will miss he scenery very much, but not the dryness. I'm always amazed how colorful things can be around here certain times of the year.

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Sunni

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  3. viridianApril 4, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Such beautiful flowers - a real treat for the eyes. thanks for sharing, and thanks for stopping by my blog.

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    1. SunniApril 4, 2015 at 11:08 PM

      Viridian,

      I'm glad you enjoyed the flowers. The desert is stunning sometimes. I'll visit your blog again during the challenge.

      Thanks for reading.

      Sunni

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  4. Forever YoungApril 4, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    I, too, live in the high desert. Where are you? I'm in New Mexico. We pray for snow and rain every year so that we'll have those beautiful desert flowers. Love your post!!

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    1. SunniApril 4, 2015 at 11:14 PM

      I'm in the SW corner of UT, just across the NV and AZ border. We get one snow a year here usually, sometimes two. It did rain more then usual, but I heard too much rain won't produce any desert flowers. They like it dry. I guess we were lucky because they're so pretty and everywhere you look. I wish they lasted longer.

      You must be in the Las Cruces area if you pray for snow. Northern NM usually gets a lot every winter.

      Thanks for stopping by and reading.

      Sunni

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  5. ErraticElleApril 4, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful flowers! We're just on the edge of the desert up here and it truly can be amazing. I'm with you though, the dry air can be a killer. I'm interested to see where you end up deciding to land during your next life adventure! Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie

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    1. SunniApril 4, 2015 at 11:17 PM

      Elle,

      Thanks for stopping and reading. Glad you liked the flowers. I'm interested to see where my next adventure will be too. LOL I don't even know exatly where I'm going after I sell my house. That's pretty bad, isn't it?

      Sunni

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