“As a matter of fact, an ordinary desert supports a much greater variety of plants than does either a forest or a prairie.”
Ellsworth Huntington
I’m not quite sure who Ellsworth Huntington is or was, but there is indeed a wide, diverse offering of plant life in a desert. Although almost all of them have spines or thorns.
This is the inside of a saguaro that died. You can see how it was filled with minute fibers to hold what little precious water the desert had to share.
These saguaros can weigh thousands of pounds. Idiots – did I really say “idiots” – why yes, I did….have been known to destroy them using them for target practice. Occasionally, one has gotten its revenge by falling on said idiot and killing them.
I think what appeals to me most about the desert is its stark beauty. The promise of life that hides just out of sight.
Then sometimes I just like how it makes me smile.
12 comments:
Life is still here...
Greetings from cold France,
Pierre
Oh, yes, I remember that idiot that met his due by the falling saguaro! You certainly found some lovely bits of nature on your desert walk.
i love the textures of life in the desert actually...very different from the forest..
Oh, I really like the perspective you got on that tall saguaro. I'm glad it didn't fall on you when you "shot" it. :-)
Beautiful and wondrous variety! The last one looks like little owls perched on an arm. :)
Hey, wait a minute...did Tracy just call me an idiot??? Grins and giggles.
So much life around these saguaros...
It's beautiful.
Amazing place and you are very very talented with your camera!
I love all composition, the brilliant details and awesome angles!
Hugs
Léia
Beautiful place..have a nice day.Michelle
That saguaro is MASSIVE, I love that pic.
I love your desert shots!
There is nothing like the desert in the Fall and Winter.
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