Hiking To Romero Pools in the Santa Catalina Mountains — Image by kenne
Hiking provides opportunities to be present in the moment
becoming emotionally attached to nature.
— kenne
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Hiking To Romero Pools Leave a comment
Hiking In The Santa Catalina Mountains Leave a comment
Hiking In The Santa Catalina Mountains — Image by kenne
These regal,
sky islands exist,
unique, and vast,
unmatched diversity
raising summits
a sun sparkling
through the canyon
guiding hikers
to conquests
we aspire.
— kenne
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A Fall Hike In the Sonoran Desert — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Fields of gold
more beautiful
than any mineral
Strike it rich
it’s out there
to be found
There’s more
I know, just
keep on hiking
Over the hills
through meadows
of golden magic
— kenne
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Western Diamondback On The Defence 1 comment
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake On The Defence — Image by kenne
With desert temperatures in the upper 40s at night and low 80s during the day,
it’s not uncommon to see these guys along the trail getting some sun
before moving on as they look for food.
This guy was a little bothered as we approached.
However, he was kind enough to let us know.
— kenne
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Mt. Lemmon Columbine 1 comment
Mt. Lemmon Columbine — Image by kenne
I hold no preference among flowers,
so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous.
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Hiking Up Box Camp Trail In The Santa Catalina Mountains — Image by kenne
The Tucson basin
Santa Rita’s to the south
Hiking Box Camp trail
Leaving the tall pines
An existential moment
Illumination
— kenne
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Cutleaf Evening Primrose — Image by kenne
Before going on our August road trip I created a number of draft posting that I never posted.
This one is from August 2, 2021 — doing some housekeeping.
— kenne
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Box Camp Trail Panorama Leave a comment
Box Camp Trail Panorama In The Santa Catalina Mountains — Image by kenne
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A Columbine Bouquet Leave a comment
A Columbine Bouquet — Image by kenne
At the edge of a stream
Stretching through mountain woods
Watching clouds create dark shadows
That sink down the stream where
Golden columbines shine
Though the dark shadows.
— kenne
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I’m I Bugging You 1 comment
“I’m I Bugging You?” (Bugs on a Western Sneezeweed Blossom, Mt. Lemmon) — Image by kenne
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Mt. Lemmon Wildflowers Leave a comment
Mt. Lemmon Wildflowers #1 (Yellow Salsify Seed Puffs) — Photo-Artistry by kenne
seed heads standing tall
more brilliant than its flower
waiting for the wind
— kenne
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Hackberry Emperor Butterfly Leave a comment
Hackberry Emperor Butterfly — Image by kenne
if not an expert
re-identification
can be difficult
— kenne
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Hiking To The Sierra Nevada Mountain Lakes — Flashback Leave a comment
Hiking to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Lakes. (August 2006) Image by kenne
Life must be lived moment by moment.
Each moment carries a message,
a lesson for us.
— David K. Reynolds
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Giant Saguaro Cactus In Sabino Canyon 1 comment
Giant Saguaro Cactus In Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
Along the mountain ridges,
Across the desert floor;
Arms like verdant armor,
Stalwarts guard our door.
Shading for the lizard,
Haven for the wren,
Source of inspiration,
For past and present men.
–Earl Bloss, “Saguaros,” in Arizona Highways, 1973
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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
Becoming is Superior to Being 