Sunday, December 6, 2009

Yellow thru the Year

Greetings from the Sonoran Desert!

For Cactus Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday and Mosaic Monday.

Here are yellow things found at Sabino Canyon through the year:

click photo to enlarge

The pieces of the mosaic are not in chronological order but the key below is arranged by month with picture numbers in brackets.

Jan. - Velvet Ash [1]
Feb. - Brittlebush [4]
Mar. - Creosote bush [10]
Apr. - Prickly Pear blossom [7]
May - Palo Verde tree in bloom [8]
June - Golden Dyssodia [9]
July - Prickly Pear Needles [12]
Aug. - Hooker's Evening Primrose [5]
Sep. - Barrel Cactus blossom [11]
Oct. - Barrel fruit [2]
Nov. - Creosote flower and honeybee [6]
Dec. - Cottonwood trees 2008 [3]

Find newer posts by Diane AZ at Desert Colors.
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43 comments:

  1. eileeninmdDecember 6, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    It is wonderful to all all the different flowers thru the winter. They are all beautiful flowers and I love all the yellow.

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  2. Kim, USADecember 6, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Lucky you, you can still see flowers in winter. Ours here is gone but looking forward to spring. Love the yellow flowers my favorite color. Thanks for sharing!


    My Lifes Journey in Focus

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  3. Icy BCDecember 6, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Beautiful mosaic of yellow flowers, Diane!

    There are many wonderful posts on this blog, maybe you could merge them to Desert Colors?

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  4. Diane AZDecember 6, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Thanks Icy, I might "recycle" some of my favorite photos for Desert Colors.

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  5. EzhilanDecember 6, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    It's nice to see many yellow flowers in a single photo. The mosaic looks beautiful. This blog contains many wonderful photos, which I have enjoyed.Thank you for sharing the photos.

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  6. Carolyn FordDecember 6, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Stunning mosaic! These are such gorgeous desert yellows!

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  7. TaniaDecember 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Nice yellow, pictures and collage!:-)

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  8. GaelynDecember 6, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Diane, you put together a delightful yellow desert collage.

    I like both your blogs and will follow wherever. Don't think I could keep up with two blogs myself.

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  9. LeoraDecember 6, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Love the flowers that look like threaded coreopsis - the star-like daisy things. The one you call "Dyssodia."

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  10. JeminaDecember 6, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Wow, this is the best MYM photo I've ever seen. You should get an award for this photo.

    My MYM is here but it is scheduled for posting after midnight Greenwich time.

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  11. CarlettaDecember 6, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I hope everyone enlarges this because while the mosaic is wonderful each individual shot stands on its own merit!
    Lovely!

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  12. betchaiDecember 6, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    beautiful mosaic of yellow colors Diane, yellow is such a happy color.

    i am excited about Desert Colors, I find the desert always interesting and surprising.

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  13. AshleyDecember 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful yellow flower collection! I love the bright color within the desert setting. I will certainly check out your other blog as well!

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  14. Phoenix C.December 6, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Lovely yellows! I've really enjoyed your Sabino Canyon blog. Will continue to enjoy your Desert Colours!

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  15. UnknownDecember 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Hi Diane
    Love yr photos, and it's great to see yellow with cacti. Ooh, there is a bee too.

    I enjoy yr photos. Look forward to more posts at Desert Colors. "Desert related art, nature and random weird stuff" - love them all.

    Have a good week, Evelyn

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  16. storytellerDecember 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    What a lovely mosaic of yellow flowers and how good of you to identify each for us with a key. Many are unfamiliar to me ... beach gal that I am ;-)

    I know how hard it can be to keep up with multiple blogs ... and wonder occasionally whether it's time to let go of one or more of mine, especially since I have less time currently to spend at the computer than I did when I started blogging.
    Hugs and blessings,
    My Mellow Yellow

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  17. Chubskulit RoseDecember 6, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    lovely collection of yellow!

    My Mellow Yellow.

    PS.. Following your blog now.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    This is a wonderful way to celebrate a year of blogging! I'll definitely be watching for whatever happens at Desert Colors. :)

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  19. EJDecember 6, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Those are lovely yellows.

    My Mellow Yellow Monday post.

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  20. MaritesDecember 6, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    all so pretty! and it's a good way of celebrating your blogging year. Happy MYM!

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  21. DianneDecember 6, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    lovely collage
    thanks for identifying each photo :)

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  22. EbieDecember 6, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    It is a lovely collection of desert blooms through the year. I have seen a few of those here in one of the botanical gardens.

    Good luck with Desert colors and your photography!

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  23. StephanieDecember 7, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Nice collage Diane! Those yellow blooms are pretty :-D Tq for posting so many great pics of the desert here.

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  24. LanceDecember 7, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    The yellows are so bright and cheery! And I'll see you over at the "Desert"!!

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  25. DoanLegacyDecember 7, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful yellow mosaic, and flowers!

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  26. Debra KayDecember 7, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I'll miss Sabino Canyon-I DO miss Sabino canyon...such a magical place.

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  27. Chie Wilks December 7, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    wow..what a nice mosaic of mellow yellow photos...awesome idea

    my MYM is here

    you may want to visit my first mosaic here

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  28. MariceDecember 7, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    thanks for sharin this! see you over at the Desert! and have fun with your new cam!

    u may view mine here

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  29. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsDecember 7, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I don't blame you for wanting to focus on your photography, I'm in that place also. These plants are all so beautiful and thanks for including the names. My husband grew up in a desert and I'm not sure I understand the intricacies of desert living.

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  30. Lisa at GreenbowDecember 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I am always amazed at the beauty in the desert any time of the year. HCM.

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  31. Deepa GopalDecember 7, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    LOve the mosaic and the colourful pics...
    Good Luck for your new blog!

    HCM!

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  32. Margaret AnnDecember 7, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    What a lovely post... I will miss my little Sabino Canyons visits with you...but I will follow your Desert Colors and get my fill of desert beauty through your eyes! :)

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  33. Annie JeffriesDecember 7, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Oh Diana, this just takes my breath away.

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  34. TeriDecember 7, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    You have created such a niche with Sabino Canyon we will all miss it but we will be over to follow Desert Colors and all your beautiful photography.

    I love all these yellows.

    HCM!

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  35. CarolDecember 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Beautiful mosaic! It warmed me up for a minute! Have a great week!

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  36. marianneDecember 7, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Lovely yellows!

    Se u on your new blog!

    HCM!

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  37. RajeshDecember 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful collection in the mosaic. We are with you in Desert Colors.

    Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur

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  38. MarthaDecember 8, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Beautifully done! Stopping by late for Mosaic Monday!

    My MM

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  39. AyieDecember 9, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    those are lovely cactus blooms!

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  40. Kathie BrownDecember 10, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Diane, so sorry to see this end but I will be over to check things out at your new blog!

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  41. Silver FoxDecember 16, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Hope you'll be leaving the blog up!

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  42. Self SagacityApril 8, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    More yellow than I could find in a year for sure! Maybe? Very nice mosaic

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  43. Candice Suter.....SweetstuffAugust 2, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Wonderful mosaic! You should post this on Teri's site. HCM to you!

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