After the debacle of having our first giant saguaro cactus fall over, we are happy that the replacement cactus is doing very well. In a couple of months, we’re hoping to see flower buds appear on the tips of the arms. Click on the image to enlarge.
Arizona
Gambel’s Quail
When I replace the seed bell and block in the feeders on the hill behind our house, a few loose seeds spill down the slope. They aren’t wasted, however, since the quail find them and help themselves. This is a male Gambel’s Quail browsing the slope for seeds. Click on the image to enlarge.
Little Blue Dog
Daddy was fooling around with the camera that sounds like a puppy today. He got this picture of me in the great room just after I had my dog treat.
I am a “blue” miniature pinscher and quite rare – most people have not seen one like me. Yes, I am special. Click the picture to make me bigger.
New Family Portrait
We were just getting ready to go to the supermarket today, when I grabbed my little Canon A710-IS camera, set it on the courtyard wall and got this picture of us and the two min pins. The camera has an ingenious option to set the automatic delay timer countdown audio to sound like a puppy whining. Notice the dogs both alerted on it and faced the camera as the shutter snapped. Click on the image to enlarge.
Sunset
It has been a cool day today, with high temperatures around 55°. I took this image this evening, just a few moments before the sun was completely gone. Click on the image to enlarge.
North Wickenburg Winter Panorama
We drove to the top of the hill behind our house where I took several images to merge into this nice panorama. There is a little wind and the temperature is about 53° and mostly sunny. This view of the mountains north of town has no snow at present, but will likely have some soon with the next winter storm passage. Click on the image to see the full panorama.
