Chiaroscuro Sky Over The Catalinas — Image by kenne
Above the Catalinas,
the sky sharpens into
shadow and flame—a chiaroscuro sky,
each edge cut bold against the light.
The mountains hold their ground,
stone shoulders darkening
beneath the storm’s bright weight.
In this high contrast of heaven and earth,
the desert waits,
every ridge and ravine
alive with the promise of rain.
Vermillion Cliffs National Monument — Image by kenne
Boots in desert sand,
a hidden canyon opens—
stone shaped into waves.
Hand upon the curve,
motion carved into stillness,
time becomes the tide.
Heat of noon above,
I stand inside the silence,
carried by the earth.
Mexican Yellow Butterfly on Mexican Bird of Paradise — Photo-artistry by kenne
Yellow wings hover,
on blooms of flame and sunlight—
desert joy takes flight.
Petals hold the breeze,
while gold sips from burning red—
summer tastes of fire.
Painted Lady Butterfly — Image by kenne
Broad-billed Hummingbird — Image by kenne
— Anonymous
Common Sneezeweed On Mt. Lemmon — Image by kenne
Mourning Doves Looking For A Nest Building Place — Image by kenne
Nais Metalmark Butterfly — Image by kenne
There are several species of small butterflies with an orange-brown base color, marked with black,
white and brighter orange. The metalmarks such as this one also have some metallic-looking specks
that are visible with changing light angle.
Marine Blue Butterfly — Image by kenne
This butterfly can be identified as a Marine Blue by the narrow cream and broader brown bands
on its ventral wing surfaces and the two small eye-spots on the hindwings.
Honey Bee On A Chicory Blossom — Image by kenne
— kenne
