tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post819479586494820179..comments2023-12-03T00:22:26.045-08:00Comments on The Photographic Aspect: Spring in the DesertMark Alan Meaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872333914832970392noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-22901829106191394172009-04-12T17:28:00.000-07:002009-04-12T17:28:00.000-07:00I too find the cacti, yuccas, and ocotillos fascin...I too find the cacti, yuccas, and ocotillos fascinating. Both pictures are stunning, and I love the contrast of the pink blooms of the beaver tail cactus, the lichens, and that tiny blue wildflower.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for referring my blogsite Mark.betchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754061874315713589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-73313310520137106802009-04-12T10:30:00.000-07:002009-04-12T10:30:00.000-07:00Lynda: Thanks.. great article. Maybe especially f...Lynda: Thanks.. great article. Maybe especially for me, having been to most of those places, some of them several times.<BR/>I don't know if you follow the blog of my fellow San Diegan and outdoor enthusiast, Betchai.. her blog is called "At The Backroads" and she just got back from a one week whirlwind road trip to that whole area. She already wrote a pretty extensive article about it and will be doing more, I'm sure. You will love it.<BR/><BR/>http://sandiegobackroads.today.com/<BR/><BR/>I really hope you get to visit the area someday.. even the best photographs don't do it justice, but it's sure fun to try!Mark Alan Meaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872333914832970392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-76244962104422075622009-04-11T13:58:00.000-07:002009-04-11T13:58:00.000-07:00Gorgeous clarity, color and detail in the bottom p...Gorgeous clarity, color and detail in the bottom photo especially, Mark. The lichen's color really pops the fuschia and red hues. I agree that for the most part, cacti are more interesting than "regular" flowers because of the "connective tissues" of their varied and odd-shaped cactus leaves.<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about harsh lighting in the midday desert. We have that here too, on the beaches, during peak daylight hours.Lynda Lehmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914824862008453219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-69559419228395985812009-04-11T13:51:00.000-07:002009-04-11T13:51:00.000-07:00Mark, have you seen this article? I thought you w...Mark, have you seen this article? I thought you would like it.<BR/><BR/>http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/travel/12outback.html?8td&emc=tda1Lynda Lehmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914824862008453219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-66337406670075549082009-04-09T15:08:00.000-07:002009-04-09T15:08:00.000-07:00lol Mark :) spellchecker tell me about it:)My prob...lol Mark :) spellchecker tell me about it:)<BR/><BR/>My problem is dependant on where I'm writing. I use a lot of Scots words for example if I say "fit's that all bout" that means "what's that all about" not to mention spellcheckers use of the American spelling i.e color which should be colour. <BR/><BR/>Plus I'm an eejit(stupid)and at weekends to much wine and my languorous nature just throws it all up in the air ;) and I forget where I'm writing. That however does not stop my red face! cheers :)Ashrayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460112927441395082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-62024408077716886842009-04-09T06:37:00.000-07:002009-04-09T06:37:00.000-07:00Ahh Spring! We haven't seen it here in Michigan y...Ahh Spring! We haven't seen it here in Michigan yet (although there is hope -- there is some green matter poking through the ground in some places).<BR/><BR/>Nice capture, MarkAndy Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706162093911160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-34978579981593670102009-04-09T01:05:00.000-07:002009-04-09T01:05:00.000-07:00love the ocotillos - not many around herelove the ocotillos - not many around heredonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487909789604982592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-22924819129476907872009-04-07T17:40:00.000-07:002009-04-07T17:40:00.000-07:00Hi Deb: Could be wrong, but I don't think you hav...Hi Deb: Could be wrong, but I don't think you have these tall ocotillos out where you are. Some cacti are all over the place and others are very limited by region it seems.<BR/><BR/>Thanks JJ... I just found your blog and need to check it out some more.<BR/><BR/>Mook: gotta watch it with those fancy words!:) All I can say is thank God for spellcheckers almost everywhere these days.Mark Alan Meaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872333914832970392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-1675733820693527692009-04-07T15:14:00.000-07:002009-04-07T15:14:00.000-07:00Exquisite colours Mark!I'm red-faced with that del...Exquisite colours Mark!<BR/><BR/>I'm red-faced with that deleted comment :(Ashrayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460112927441395082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-33277380558949515662009-04-07T15:12:00.000-07:002009-04-07T15:12:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ashrayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460112927441395082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-20546230138360788032009-04-07T06:17:00.000-07:002009-04-07T06:17:00.000-07:00What a beautiful post and photos!!! Love the contr...What a beautiful post and photos!!! Love the contrast the desert offers with its flowers. Breathtaking.<BR/><BR/>Great blog!!!<BR/><BR/>Cheers! JJUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591467988806058688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-41625281432666728752009-04-07T05:38:00.000-07:002009-04-07T05:38:00.000-07:00I love the look of the sky, in the top photo. Wha...I love the look of the sky, in the top photo. What a gradation! I'm familiar with the cactus on the bottom - we have them all over the Wichita Mts., just to the north of us. Though they are "common," the flowers are so unusual, sitting up on the top of the tail there!storybeaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401051545867204851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-2627336095568783642009-04-06T14:40:00.000-07:002009-04-06T14:40:00.000-07:00Thank you, Meghann. I see you do photography also....Thank you, Meghann. I see you do photography also.. I will be sure to check out your work.<BR/><BR/>Yes Holly, that's the moon in the sky, looks really small because of the wide angle lens. It's tempting to PS a big one in there and make it look really cool or at least closer to what it looked like with the naked eye.<BR/><BR/>Thanks a lot, Patrick...Mark Alan Meaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872333914832970392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-9056011360510689242009-04-06T12:34:00.000-07:002009-04-06T12:34:00.000-07:00Wow, both are very beautiful, Mark. Is that the mo...Wow, both are very beautiful, Mark. Is that the moon in your first pic?<BR/><BR/>I love how the flowering cactus is bordered by what looks like two different kinds of rock...maybe it's just the angle. So nice!earthtoholly.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095911874897806332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-81843303047037198152009-04-06T10:35:00.000-07:002009-04-06T10:35:00.000-07:00Nice work Mark, the first one as a very graphic as...Nice work Mark, the first one as a very graphic aspect and the second features perfectly the beauty of these pink and wild flowers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921434116176385727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291622623416959170.post-20970518116691706482009-04-06T04:18:00.000-07:002009-04-06T04:18:00.000-07:00I love the contrast between the cacti, the delicat...I love the contrast between the cacti, the delicate flowers and the rocks. So stunning, as always :)Meghannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733200185181822610noreply@blogger.com