THE DESERT PRICKLY PEAR FRENCH CANYON WATERALL took some shots of Bierstadt

took some shots of Bierstadt Lake and the mountains in the distance during this cool morning

A beautiful evening view from South Mountain Park and Preserve overlooking the city of Phoenix

Saguaro cacti and ocotillo cacti are seen in this desert southwest scene at Saguaro National Park

I stop at this bridge overlooking the South Fork Kishwaukee River with a peachleaf willow tree standing behind and winter elderberry bushes in the foreground to take it all in and admire the view while snapping off a few shots

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THE DESERT PRICKLY PEAR FRENCH CANYON WATERALL took some shots of BierstadtReaching heights up to eleven feet, the engelmann prickly pear cactus is a common cactus in the desert southwest. There are a few varieties of engelmann prickly pear, ranging from California to Louisiana. (691 3805)