Pictures from Phoenix and sometimes from the surrounding cities that make up the "Valley of the Sun"
Saturday, December 13, 2014
A touch of red in the desert
Some bright red poinsettias in front of a tall saguaro cactus.
I went to the Desert Botanical Garden Friday morning for a walk and found the place all decked out for the holidays. There was something fun to see in every direction.
Cactus.. cacti ? really are the most unusual of plants, I almost expected to see an exotic red bloom appearing from this beauty Sharon :) Love the poinsettias, I have one sitting on my table outside right now in readiness for Christmas :)
Poinsettias and saguaros just don't go together in my mind -- although poinsettias ARE from Mexico, I think, so that's not far away! (Southern Mexico, though, if I remember right.)
Perfect match for Arizona!
ReplyDeleteThey set off the scene perfectly!
ReplyDeleteNice to see a poinsettia in the wild.
ReplyDeleteNow, that's a 'tree' of a different texture. Hohoho.
ReplyDeleteThe bright color dresses up everything.
ReplyDeleteA contradiction between red soft and sharp green.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
This one shows off your artistic sense and talent! It's a beautiful and romantic picture...would be great in an Arizona brochure!
ReplyDeleteCactus.. cacti ? really are the most unusual of plants, I almost expected to see an exotic red bloom appearing from this beauty Sharon :) Love the poinsettias, I have one sitting on my table outside right now in readiness for Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours!
ReplyDeleteDolan Ellis would like this photo. He has a new song out about Christmas in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteThey go so well together, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteHow exotic to see poinsettias with cacti!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm traditional and love to see poinsettia everywhere this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThat would make a nice Christmas card.
ReplyDeletePoinsettias and saguaros just don't go together in my mind -- although poinsettias ARE from Mexico, I think, so that's not far away! (Southern Mexico, though, if I remember right.)
ReplyDeletePoinsettias always are associated with Christmas.
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