Thursday, March 18, 2010

Blue Desert Sky

Ocotillo2

Joshua Tree

Reach, praising heaven

giver of rain, giving  warmth

blossoms reach for sky

See more skies at Skywatch Friday, hosted for us by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy, and Sylvia.

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32 comments:

  1. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Martha -- you alread know how much we love Joshua Tree and this desert area in CA. Beautiful pictures; thanks for sharing. I was sad that we didn't get to see the desert bloom this time through; the ocotillia looks like it is about to burst out any minute.

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  2. Sylvia KMarch 18, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! Fantastic shots, Martha! And such vivid blue skies!! Isn't it wonderful to see them -- well, you've probably had considerably more than we have here, but we do have them today and it is wonderful! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  3. GaelynMarch 18, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Those deep blue skies almost make me homesick. Must have had some rain for the ocotillo to bloom. Love Joshua Tree and Anza-Berego.

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  4. EbieMarch 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    How delightful to see the white desert flowers! Great blue sky on your trip!

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  5. CarolMarch 18, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Great photos, Martha...stunning images against that sky...

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  6. Noelle Johnson March 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    I do love a beautiful desert sky :^)

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  7. Diane AZMarch 18, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Wow, delightful blooming things reaching for the sky and I love the Haiku. :)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    So beautifully composed images.

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  9. Pearl MapleMarch 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Fun photos with great composition for Sky Watch Friday.

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  10. Tara R.March 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful skies! This is the first time I've seen a Joshua Tree close up... very intriguing.

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  11. KcalpeshMarch 18, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Terrific shots! The blue skies do make a perfect background!!

    Pixellicious Photos

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  12. My name is RietMarch 18, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    What beautiful blue sky pictures. we are hoping for those here too.

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  13. eileeninmdMarch 18, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Awesome shots, love the composition and the pretty blue sky.

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  14. edenMarch 18, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Simply gorgeous captures. I love both images. Have wonderful weekend

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  15. Coffeeveggie addict.March 18, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    beautiful shot and great composition!

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  16. ElisabethMarch 18, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Lovely captures...gorgeous deep blue sky.

    Creativity--Bits and Pieces

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  17. Linda ReederMarch 18, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    We were in Arizona about this time last year. I fell in love with the ocotillo!

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  18. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Two beauties, Martha. Well done~

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  19. EaglesbrotherMarch 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Good photo's.

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  20. Regina March 18, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Amazing and beautiful Martha. Looks like they are praising heaven.

    Have a great weekend.

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  21. syelMarch 19, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    the sky is so blue! and i love the lighting on the second photo!

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  22. GlennisMarch 19, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Your sky is so blue and the plant looks so in need of a good downpour of rain which is not going to happen soon. Nice shots.

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  23. Christina, SwedenMarch 19, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    the second one with the closeup is a great compositon with the "thing" in one corner

    Christina, sweden

    http://fotoblogg2010.blogspot.com/2010/03/skywatch-friday_19.html

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  24. LauraMarch 19, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Just lovely Martha...that feeling of reaching and opening is the essence of early spring for me.

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  25. Joanne OlivieriMarch 19, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Your haiku and photos are all spectacular.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    5.7.5 syllable to provide a further proof that in the end it is indeed the above which is searched for, providing hope, light and love.

    Brilliant photography and words. A deep bow for you.

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  27. BarbMarch 19, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Blue sky, desert landscape and haiku - just what i need on this blustery snowy night in Denver!

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  28. Dario Ferrari PhotosMarch 20, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    Very nice photos!

    I really like the composition of the second one..!!

    Bye
    Dario

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  29. Killara girlMarch 20, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    that is some funky looking plant. wonderful!

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  30. happily retired galMarch 20, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Wonderful haiku to accompany these beautiful desert blossoms against your clear blue skies!
    Hugs and blessings,
    Sacred Ruminations

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  31. Johnny NutcaseMarch 20, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    thumbs up! especially on that second one. great photos!

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  32. LindyMarch 22, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Very beautiful! I love seeing the ocotillo in bloom. I am not familiar with the blossom in the second photo, but it is magnificent.

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