The Colors of Spring

In the last few days it seems that the whole area has burst into color.  A couple of weeks ago, we had rain and we are not reaping the rewards of that moisture.

These splashes of color were all spotted on Apache Lake yesterday.  I think the red is Indian Paint Brush.

 

 

 

My camera found a bit of pink in many places around the lake but we just couldn't get close enough to really see what it was.

 

 

 

Today, on a drive not far from our home, I found the illusive culprit.  With such delicate wisps for petals, it is no wonder I had a tough time photographing it from a distance.  I have no idea what it is, but I like it.

The blue desert lupine are everywhere along the roadways.

In the little cove where Mike took me for lunch yesterday, we found this beauty

growing out of a rock.

Other sightings in the cove...

LOOK CAREFULLY - this is a bass swimming right next to our boat in very shallow

and clear water.

 

Of course, Mike went for the rod,

 

 

and yes, he did catch (and release) him.

Later, we fished where the orange flowers were prevalent,

and today I saw them close up.

Oh, and I caught a fish in that area.

This is perhaps my favorite picture of the whole day - growing right out of the rock on the side of a steep embankment.  Of course, the fact it is my favorite color helps.

 

Today's drive netted these specimens.

 

 And in this Holy Week, I was reminded of the Cross when I spotted this saguaro skeleton.  The sea of minuscule yellow flowers at its feet just looked like Easter morning. 

 

 

 

 

Have a Blessed Easter!