Sonoran Desert

Uploaded: November 30, 2011 03:33:58

Description

Saguaro, Jumping Cholla and all other manner of plants in this beautiful park east of Phoenix McDowell Mountain Park...Finalist November 2011

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Erin L. Perkins-Watry November 30, 2011

Patricia, this is beautiful! Love the contrast between the earth and the sky. #1426745

Michael G. Marshall November 30, 2011

Beautiful image, Patricia! Love the comp, light, colors and detail! Michael #9839364

Michael G. Marshall November 30, 2011

Beautiful image, Patricia! Love the comp, light, colors and detail! Michael #9839367

Patricia A. Casey level-classic November 30, 2011

Thank you so much Erin & Michael for viewing and commenting...so appreciated. #9839910

Karen Celella November 30, 2011

Lovely scene, Patricia! #9840133

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 30, 2011

OMGOSH! The colors and details are FANTASTIC in this gorgeous image, Patricia! :-) k #9840310

Nadia Paul December 01, 2011

Stunning landscape and gorgeous sky Patricia! #9840675

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 01, 2011

Thank you so much Kitty, Karen and Nadia....I will have to go back to this park....didn't have nearly enough time to hike & explore because of an appointment....luck was surely with me on the sky Nadia....many days in Phoenix area are perfectly beautiful blue skies with no clouds....so when there are clouds it is a treat! Have a wonderful day.....everyone!!!! #9840990

Leslie McLain level-classic December 01, 2011

Beautiful capture, Patricia. #9841695

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 01, 2011

Thank you, Leslie! Have a wonderful day!.. #9841722

Tammy Espino December 14, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful landscape finalist!! The desert can be beautiful sometimes!! :) #9865188

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 14, 2011

Thank you so much Tammy...what an honor to come home to find these waiting...have a great evening.... #9865709

Neal D. Hatcher December 14, 2011

Congratulations to this well deserved finalist-Good luck next round #9866415

Nadia Paul December 14, 2011

Well deserved finalist Patricia - congratulations! #9866937

Paul D. December 14, 2011

Congrats on the Finalist Patricia! I was just there today as a matter of fact... did you see the light on the McDowell Mtns this morning around 9am? Amazing! Of course, I got there AFTER the great light dissipated, lol.
Anyway, great composition and sky! #9867007

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 15, 2011

Thank you Neal, Nadia and Paul....This was a "lucky" shot....killing time waiting to see my doctor that day....what better way than sitting in a clinic for three hours....The sky was wonderful...even though it was mid morning....Thank you McDowell Mtn Park for the opportunity! Cheers All! #9867853

Dee Langevin level-classic December 15, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist Patricia and a Double as well!! Best of luck in the next round!! #9868350

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 15, 2011

Thanks so much Dee....yes....I was quite honored to receive a double this time....am enjoying your Holiday series...hopefully we'll see one of them as POTD.....Cheers =^..^= #9869436

Alexander Decoster December 15, 2011

Dear Patricia,
A really beautiful picture.
Congratulations
Alex #9869528

Stephen Zacker December 16, 2011

Like the depth and that sky. Congratulations #9871116

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 16, 2011

WOW, Congratulations & good luck, Patricia! WTG, my friend! #9871377

Merna L. Nobile December 16, 2011

What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best?
Congratulations for your magnificent contribution for the month of November, 2011.
#9871565

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 16, 2011

Thank you so much for viewing and all your kind words....Alexander, Stephen, Patrick and Merna....have a wonderful weekend! =^..^= #9871775

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 24, 2012

Well done Patricia! congratulations!!! #9939400

Patricia A. Casey level-classic January 24, 2012

Thank you so much Allen..... #9940390

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