Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Got a Foothold - Wordless Wednesday

It just amazes me how plants here in the Sonoran Desert can gain a foothold anywhere. These pictures are of a barrel cactus growing out of solid rock.


Taken during a mid-day hike.

Shortly before sunset on a separate day.


Yep, that's the moon in the background.


© 2011, copyright Michelle Goodrum
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  1. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I can't get a "true" size on the cactus in my mind. It looks monstrous, but that could just be a "trick of the eye".
    Maybe a person standing next to it would help.

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  2. Linda Hughes HiserMarch 30, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    My son and I were just talking about cactus the other day and how much water they hold. We will be in desert areas in May and I am REALLY looking forward to seeing scenes like yours and getting into some warm weather ;-)

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  3. Cherie CayembergMarch 30, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I'm jealous. I love deserts!

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  4. CarolMarch 30, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I almost took identical photos the other day on Silly Mountain. I wondered the same, how DO they do that??

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  5. Amy Coffin, MLISMarch 30, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Wow! Mother Nature is amazing what way. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 1, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    A tiny little crack is all they need I guess, but how beautiful! Nice photos!

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