Remaining Clouds After Two Days of Monsoon Rains — Image by kenne
some clouds hang around
after days of monsoon rains
hang on or let go
— kenne
Archive for the ‘Tucson Arizona’ Category
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Bee On Goldeneye — Image by kenne
“We are plants which—
whether we like to admit it to ouselves or not—
must with our roots rise out of the earth
in order to bloom in the ether and to bear fruit.”
— from Works by Johann Peter Hebel
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Monsoon Sunset — Image by kenne
With just a few days left in July, Tucson has already received 5.71 inches of rain, making this the fourth-wettest July.
I have recorded 7 inches on our patio in the Catalina Foothills. This amount of rain will help Southern Arizona recover
from the ongoing drought, improving from a D4-exceptional drought to a D3-extreme drought (National Weather Service).
There are indications that monsoon activity will start uo again toward the end of the week.
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“Night Skies” — Photo-Artistry by kenne
“You never master the art of photography.
You always just strive to get better.”
— kenne
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Cactus Wren — Photo-Artistry by kenne
“Photography comes from the moment
existing at the time it was created.”
— kenne
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Bee On Fairy Duster Flower — Image by kenne
cycles of nature
the depth of winter passes
appearing each spring
— kenne
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A rainy monsson birthday. A little bit of a lull on the way to Joy’s birthday dinner.
Joy and Kenne outside the Wild Garlic Resturant — Images by kenne
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.
It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Bee On Goldeneye (Santa Catalina Mountains) — Image by kenne
bee on goldeneye
her presence increases life
my soul stands composed
— kenne
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Windswept Trail In The Santa Catalina Mountains (This area was burned 18 years ago.) — Image by kenne
time passed since the burn
was called the aspen fire
many square miles chared
— kenne
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Pincushion Cactus Flowers — Image by kenne
When most people think of cactus in the Sonoran Desert, the image that comes to mind is the giant saguaro cactus.
The saguaro grows only in the Sonoran Desert is one of the largest cacti. The saguaro cactus is a symbol of the American Southwest.
Its inner meaning expresses the idea of standing tall, adapting to the environment, and providing shelter and nourishment for others.
Given its stature and authority, it holds a grandfatherly type of wisdom.
Because saguaros are so common in the Tucson area, it is home to one of this nation’s national parks, the Saguaro National Park.
However, it is not the most common cactus in the Sonoran Desert. That honor goes to the little pincushion cactus.
Being so small and often in the shadows of the giant saguaro, their chances of being noticed are slim unless they are blooming.
— kenne
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Bee On Chickory Wildflower — Photo-Artistry by kenne
The monsoon season has begun the second-hottest and second-driest on record in Arizona, where heat records
are frequently broken last year. The last two years have seen fewer desert downpours, an important source of
summer river flow.
“We’re dealing with a rapidly changing climate that is becoming, overall, more dry and varied and warmer,”
said Scott Wilbor, an ecologist in Tucson who studies desert river ecosystems, including the San Pedro.
“We are in uncharted territory.” Click here to learn about the importance of Sonoran Desert rivers.
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White-lined Sphinx Moth — Image by kenne
Interesting creature —
is it a bird, a plane or
a white-lined sphinx moth?
— kenne
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Monsoon Strom Over The Mountains — Image by kenne
monsoon strom comes forth
building over the mountains
much needed rain falls
— kenne
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Cedar Waxwing — Photo-Artistry by kenne
they come every spring
flights of these impressive birds
attracting birders
— kenne
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Fiddleneck Wildflowers — Image by kenne
always take the time
when you are walking outdoors
to look more closely
nature surprises
keep eyes wide open
— kenne
