Springtime Desert Blooms

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I’m back in Arizona again and spring is in full force. The desert has come alive with flowering trees, cacti and plants. Whenever the wind stirs the air is full of heavenly fragrance and it is magical. Birds are abundant as they make their way north.

I’ve taken a few shots of the desert in bloom, my favorite season to be in Arizona as everything comes to life.

21 thoughts on “Springtime Desert Blooms”

  2. The Wanderlust Gene – Sixtyish female, no attachments. Have been visiting and living in Paradise - Sri Lanka - for twenty years, but now it's almost time to go home to Australia.
    The Wanderlust Gene on said:

    That bird’s got the most glorious head gear, Nicole – terrific 🙂

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  3. Khushbo – I write poetry, rants and share other multimedia I may randomly find interesting. I believe life’s a slow and epic story. Told in the many emotions we feel on any given day. The climaxes in this story don’t always come within the 150 pages we’d like to see them in. Years and decades create the changes that unfold so many unwritten stories. Every story, every life is a master piece. Often tragic, and often beautiful even in its very simplicity. Intuitive connections with our emotional selves is an awareness that helps us listen, listen to these stories. Where there is laughter, anger, frustration and joy.
    Khushbo on said:

    I’ve always loved the stark bright colours of cactus flowers! Its really very beautiful.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! 🙂 Sorry for the late reply! 🙂

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  8. Sas – Cardiff, UK – I'm vegan. I love to travel. I challenge myself to visit at least one new place and try at least one new activity every year. When I'm not writing, I like to ski, rock climb, keep fit and bodyboard.
    Sas on said:

    Beautiful! I used to sketch cacti a lot when I was at college, only ours were in plant pots 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I love cactus especially now that they are all in bloom!

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  9. Jo Bryant – New Zealand – I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes. I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment. I am also a freelance writer/editor. I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage. I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008. I am writing my first novel. I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web. And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
    Jo Bryant on said:

    these are such great shots Nicole

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Jo!

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  10. Nothing better than springtime in the desert. Enjoy! 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes indeed! Much better than MN right now. We are getting a huge snowstorm!

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      • OMG!

  11. Beautiful blog! I love your mission, and I love that you’re featuring Arizona’s flora and fauna. Recently, I started exploring the travel blogging world and even started one myself about the Arizona-Mexico border region. I will mainly focus on the shared biodiversity and ecosystems on both sides of the border.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! I will have to check out your blog as well. Arizona is such a beautiful place as is Mexico!

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  12. Love Arizona! I’ve been there a few times, and every time have so loved the landscape, skies, flora and fauna. Was last there in May 2013 in Tucson, Phoenix, then up to Flagstaff and Grand Canyon to camp for a few days.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      My parents live there and have since 1994. I’ve been going back and forth to AZ for the last six months as my dad has fought cancer but best of all is that he is doing fabulous now. I’ve really gotten to know Arizona over the years and love her peace and beauty.

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      • I hope (?) you have been many times to the Grand Canyon. LOVE the GC and miss it.

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        I have only been once believe it or not! But we plan to bring the children on our next trip to AZ. It is indeed spectacular!

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