Reflections in the desert

I'm still getting over the cold I picked up in Spokane, but I got out yesterday for a short hike including a long sit on the bank of a wash. You can see what I'm looking at in my sunglasses' reflection.

I wandered downstream away from the trail so I could sit in peace and listen to the water.

Our recent rains filled the normally dry wash, and I spent a good hour looking at and photographing reflections of saguaros in the water. Possible inspiration for some art, but definitely food for the soul.

The shot above shows straight saguaros in placid water, then a dog crossed upstream and sent out ripples that ruffled the image. Like magic!

The rain also produced thick carpets of lush, green grass. Yes, this IS the desert!

Poppies are just beginning to bloom here and there.

The rain has made the saguaros fat and happy. You can see them bulging with moisture, their vertical folds expanding to hold onto that precious water for when the hot summer comes.

Have a colorful day