Another day, draws to a close, mid, Pacific. Drowsy, resting, roused, there it was! (Tap/click to enlarge). Cheers to you from the tiny green sun~
Green Flash Over Molika’i/Oahu~ —
Green Flash Over Molika’i/Oahu~ —
Category: By Cindy Knoke
North Rim~ —
Aspens with their new summer leaves in the Kaibab Forest. Sunlit view from the North Rim. (Click to enlarge and see The Colorado River.) Landscape near Lee’s Ferry. The Colorado. Horseshoe Bend. We entered here for a seven day raft trip when the kids were younger. I will never forget the sound of the rockslides […]
North Rim~ —
Rock Talk~ —
This is Picture Canyon in Arizona. The canyon is covered in petroglyphs, that are 800-1300 years old. The oldest petroglyphs are geometric in nature. Later rock art depicts animals, rivers, planets and human figures. This is The Mojave Desert in the southwestern US, and it is where Jim and I went hunting for hidden petroglyphs. […]
Rock Talk~ —
Falls Creek Sacred Site~ —
Falls Creek, in southwest Colorado, is one of the most important ancient sites in the southwest. It was once a village and had burial sites. It contained mummified remains of individuals, and has antiquities from the ancestral pueblo basket maker period from 1500-2000 years ago. Look carefully to the right, below the waterfall and under […]
Falls Creek Sacred Site~ —
Walnut Canyon National Monument~ —
Southeast of Flagstaff Arizona (click to enlarge and spot the cliff dwellings hidden in the rock face), on a plateau, is a six hundred foot deep canyon, carved by Walnut Creek, a stream that flows east into The Grand Canyon. Walnut canyon has been occupied by people for thousands of years. The first permanent residents, […]
Walnut Canyon National Monument~ —
Neighbors~ —
The Holler has the best neighbors. (click/tap to enlarge) Check out the marvelous modeling mama, grosbeak! She is photogenic from every angle, and loves having her picture taken. She is a very friendly neighbor. The orioles, and acorn woodpeckers add a splash of color to the scene. Cheers to you from our Holler neighbors~
Neighbors~ —
Blooming Joshuas~ —
This is the first time I have ever seen Joshua Trees in bloom! These trees were recently designated an endangered species by The California Fish & Game Commission. They are vulnerable because they exist in a limited area in The Southwestern US and Baja California. Their range is mostly contained by the boundaries of the […]
Blooming Joshuas~ —
Romneya~ —
These gorgeous huge poppies are bloomin’ up The Holler! Also known as the Matilija Poppy, these are the largest flowers in the poppy family, and they are the largest native California flower. The blooms are 8 inches in diameter, and the bushes grow to about 10 feet in height, They are a challenge to grow, […]
Romneya~ —
Fanfare~ —
Close up wonder of a hummer’s tail. Hummers can hover and fly backwards. Their tongue is longer than their body and rolls up when not in use! They can flash their colors at will. Hummers are joy in the garden! The world’s smallest bird, is quite brave, and not afraid of humans. Cheers to you […]
Fanfare~ —
Mr. & Mrs. Grosbeak~ —
Meet mommy grosbeak. She is not as flashy, as her hubby. But she has a subtle, more delicate beauty. Here is her dashing (hungry) Romeo. You have to admit he is, quite the looker. He is shy, hesitant around humans, smart birdie. Cheers to you from the happy Holler honeys~
Mr. & Mrs. Grosbeak~ —