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Tucson, Arizona. The name conjures up visions of the desert,
intense heat and a drought stricken land. Such is true, but only to a point. We had quite a few days
of storms with a very decent rainfall. After the rain fall, the desert comes alive: lush, green and full of life. |
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The storms prompted quite a few surprises.
Note the saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) bloom. This picture was taken on August 5, 2006. |
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Arizona Fishhook Barrel (Ferocactus wislizenii) starting to bloom. |
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Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) leafed up. A desert tree
that just can not get any greener thanks to the rains. |
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Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii v. engelmannii) in a wash
that still has water. It’s been five days since the last storm. |
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A rare sight: A desert waterfall. The sound, sight and smell
of water is very inspiring. |
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The run-off from the waterfall. |
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The desert showing off its greenery. |
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A desert hillside. |
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Desert view. |
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The desert floor. |
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A quiet canyon. |
