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Our Desert Landscape in 3D

saguaro.pngWhen we were adding landscape to the property a couple of years ago, we had the landscapers install a couple of smaller saguaros in addition to the large one by the garage.

One of the two smaller saguaros is in the center of this image, flanked by some creosote bushes and a cholla cactus behind. Other than the saguaro, the shrubs and cholla were already here.

Click on the image to enlarge. Of course, you will need your free pair of 3D glasses to view the anaglyph image. If you don’t have your 3D glasses you can view the 2D image here.

August 12, 2013 by Arizona Bob's 3D Stuff Home & Garden

The Screened-In Patio

The Screened-In Patio

When we were finishing the retirement house two years ago, we felt it to be imperative that we get our back patio screened in. Thus far, that has been the right decision. The screen keeps (most) flying bugs out and provides a relatively safe place to confine the dogs when we’re outside.

I took this image of the patio from the hill behind the house today, just after I hung up Verna’s seed bell and thistle feeders for the birds. Click on the image to enlarge.

August 10, 2013 by Arizona Home & Garden Retirement

The Summertime Courtyard

The Summertime Courtyard

I just love the courtyard when the red bird flowers open. This is only their second summer and I expect them to be even more mature next summer. The flowering plum tree is covered with leaves and the sage have already had their flowers. The courtyard and landscape shrubs are a colorful accent to our already beautiful little house. Click on the image to enlarge.

August 7, 2013 by Arizona Home & Garden Photography Retirement

Hibernation

Hibernation

We have been experiencing light rain and cool temperatures today (only 80 degrees). Both of the dogs are acting as if it’s a winter storm as they hibernate on their respective perches on the sofa and love seat. Click on the image to enlarge.

August 6, 2013 by Arizona Climate Critters Family Photography Retirement

The Grill Station

The Grill StationThis is the setup I now use when I grill something outdoors. It is our four burner grill that we have had since we moved here and an umbrella that we recently bought. I use the driveway in front of the garage since the patio is enclosed and covered.

Today’s dinner was grilled pork loin chops and roasted ears of corn with all the trimmings. Verna fixed the latter consisting of butter beans, apple compoté and bacon cabbage. Good stuff!

Since we live where it sometimes gets a bit breezy, I placed the umbrella in a heavy stand and parked the grill on top of the stand to keep the wind from blowing both over, or worse – into the desert or into our house.

Click on the image to enlarge.

August 3, 2013 by Arizona Food and Dining Retirement

Sun Rays

Sun Rays

This is a late-afternoon image of a cumulus cloud just to the west of the house. The sun’s rays give it a spectacular halo! Click on the image to enlarge.

July 27, 2013 by Arizona Climate Photography

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