Monthly Archives: November 2008

30 Nov

Let It Snow

Let It Snow

Let It Snow
The first enchanted Evening at La Encantada Mall was complete with snow and holiday festivities.

 
By Dave Smith
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30 Nov

Bugging You

Bugging You

Bugging You
This bug doesn’t need to be sprayed for.

 
By Dave Smith
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30 Nov

Outdoor Relief

Outdoor Relief

Outdoor Relief
Just for fun, but it makes you think.  Someone with a very bent sense of humor has this scene by the garage in their back …

 
By Dave Smith
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20 Nov

Prickly Pear Blooms Against Dark Background

Prickly Pear Blooms Against Dark Background

Prickly Pear Blooms Against Dark Background
The harvest was bountiful this fall.  It was made possible by the amazing spring blooms.

 
By Dave Smith
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20 Nov

Brittlebush Blue Sky Morning

Brittlebush Blue Sky Morning

Brittlebush Blue Sky Morning
In the spring the brittlebush bloom.  The bright yellow flowers set against the deep blue sky makes a perfect picture.

 
By Dave Smith
Filed under: In Bloom
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18 Nov

Volcano Ants

Volcano Ants

Volcano Ants
Volcano ants are busy making their homes underground. Unlike other tunneling insects they put the earth out as a welcome mat for the exterminator to …

 
By Dave Smith
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18 Nov

Tucson Fall Snow

Tucson Fall Snow

Tucson Fall Snow
It is actually desert broom seeds all over the ground and blowing on the wind like snow.

 
By Dave Smith
Filed under: In Bloom
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18 Nov

Fall Cholla in Oro Valley

Fall Cholla in Oro Valley

Fall Cholla in Oro Valley
This is the desert version of a Christmas cactus.

 
By Dave Smith
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17 Nov

Cholla Cactus Fruit

Cholla Cactus Fruit

Cholla Cactus Fruit
Chollas bloom in Spring and produce fruit all summer.  The fall weather turns them bright colors.

 
By Dave Smith
Filed under: Cactus
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