Friday, June 29, 2012

Blixseth Park Plants

The last of my shots from our spring trip to Palm Springs shows some plants in the desert Blixseth Park.
This post is for Scenic Sunday.

The official toll for the wildfire is 347 homes destroyed and one dead. The fire is 15% contained.
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13 comments:

  1. JanaJune 29, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    That is terrible to hear of that many homes and one dead.....so sad, take care.

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  2. VagabondeJune 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    These photos show nature when it is peaceful with pretty wild flowers but nature can be savage too. I’m so sorry for what is happening in Colorado and hope that the weather will change and stop the fires.

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  3. ClytieJune 29, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Desert flowers are some of the most amazing flowers in the world, to me. So delicate yet so strong!

    I heard about the person found dead in one of the burned out homes. I ache for that person, their family, friends and coworkers ... that combined with the devastating loss of homes and livelihoods ... I'm full of tears.

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  4. Sylvia KJune 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    These wonderful captures must look even better to you under the present conditions in Colorado!! Heartbreaking to hear of so many homes destroyed. Sorry to hear of the death, thankfully there have been no more, but for that family it is certainly too many. Take care, stay safe.

    Sylvia

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  5. sonia a. mascaroJune 29, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I am sorry, Al, for what is happening in Colorado. Wildfire sounds frightener...

    Love your photos of desert plants.

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  6. sonia a. mascaroJune 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I am glad that things are finally starting to look better in Colorado Springs.
    Thank you Al, for let me know the good news.

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comJune 29, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Our thoughts are with all of you in beautiful Colorado -- the whole thing makes me cry.

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  8. NaquillityJune 29, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    what beautiful pictures. i especially like those flowers. but i hate to hear those fires are taking so many homes and a life now. it seems so cruel what the fires have done to these families & their lives. may you continue to be safe. have a great weekend~

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  9. ViolaJune 29, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Gorgeous photos Al! :)

    Im so sorry for the loss of one life, a terrible fire! We could see it on the news tonight..

    I hope the rain sets in NOW!

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  10. LadyFiJune 29, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Such gorgeous light in these shots.

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  11. SciaradaJune 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Ciao Al, pictures of the desert are beautiful, the news of the fire no, I wish you the best!

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  12. PatJuly 1, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    These are wonderful shots of the desert and its vegetation. They are so clear and sharp and the sky is so blue!

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  13. Beth NiquetteJuly 1, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    That first tree is just stunning. WOW!

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