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The Lumix Years - 2016
Saguaros dot the horizon against the spectacular light show that is the daily sunset in Tucson, Arizona.
With concentration and patience, great blue herons stalk their meals of small fish.
Most
of the mountains in southern Arizona are volcanic in origin,
seen
in the irregular cliffs that represent different depositions of
lava.
Agriculture in the arid land of New Mexico has provided good habitat for annual grasses. Near here are grasses that have large structures called awns which the wind has blown across last year's tumbleweed.
Icicles form in sheltered, north slope cliffs near Aspen, Colorado. For perspective, note the ice climber.
The
hummingbird house at the arboretum in Tucson also houses
a great
collection of epiphytes like these unbelievably purple orchids.
Though South
Park, Colorado, looks bleak, geese, elk, horses, and cows
all thrive
on these high altitude mountain meadows.
What look like white blossoms are actually the spines of the teddy bear cactus, a cholla that is more hugable at a distance. To the right is an organ pipe cactus in the national monument of that name.
From Arizona's Santa Catalina Mountains sunset brings out these sublime hues most evenings.
This concert goer in Estes Park, Colorado, has a different take on the red, white, and blue.
These old cabins in South Park, Colorado, have seen many a harsh, unforgiving winter.
Bisbee, Arizona, has its own unique take on both graffiti and recycling, in "Mayberry On Acid."
Corrugated roofing and colorful paint make this old house stand out against the drab Arizona hills.
Rocky Mountain Bee Plant blossoms usually have their namesake insects clinging to the large flower clusters. The green anthers that extend beyond the petals give the flowers the look of fireworks.
Patagonia State Park, is the name implies, is about as far south as one can go in Arizona.