I spotted this blossom bursting from the side of a cactus. It was so unusual and when I took my macro lens to take photos of it, a bumblebee was buzzing around.
Here’s another shot of the bee and you can see the cactus in the background. I used AI to identify the type of cactus. It said “Peruvian Apple Cactus.” Whether this is correct or not, I’m not sure. Do any of my blogger friends know for sure? It did say the blossom would last one night. It was blooming in the daytime, but wilted by the next day.
Our pergola created interesting shadows in the background on a stucco wall.
Here are a couple other photos I took while I had the macro lens engaged:
One final fun photo:
I hope you enjoyed my photos today and have a great week!
What are your plans this week?
Lovely photos! The ground squirrel is so cute. 🥰 Good morning!
Thanks! 😊
All of your homes have been beautifully decorated but there’s something about your Georgia ranch that just screams come on in and relax.
I hear you about a hard working husband but I hope Coach makes time to smell the roses and enjoy the fruits of his labor.
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I’m sorry, that previous comment was meant for another blog!
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I know which one!
Lovely floral photos. And that chipmunk is adorable!
I’m glad you enjoyed my photos. Also, that chipmunk, who looks like a chipmunk is our version of a squirrel. Totally different than yours.
Those are all lovely EA! I love see the bees buzzing and settling in for their meals. I think we’re getting the storms for most of the week that you are having now from the hurricane. The weather radar for AZ looked horrendous this morning.
Yes, we’ve had so much rain but it’s much needed. I’ll be staying inside today! I’m glad you like my buzzing bees.
Wonderful shots! And your little friend standing tall! Too cute!
I’m so glad you liked my photos. There a little different than my usual birds.
Love these pictures. The last one is so cute.
It was amazing how long the squirrel stood on his hind legs!
It really is amazing.
All of these are lovely, particularly that last one. What a cutie!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed them.
Pretty photos. Like the bees! I have a few phone calls and catch up with friends and relatives. Going to scale back a bit on the exercise as I might be overdoing it with walking over a mile a day too soon. Hurts again, so scaling back to 30 minutes each day of exercise to include walking and PT instead of 1.5 hours. Too much too soon. This coming Thursday will mark the 7th week beginning. We are having some work done on an inside closet to strengthen it. No leaks but will reinforce it. How about you? What are you up to this week?
The bees were a nice surprise. When I took the photos, I didn’t know the bee would be in the picture. I’m getting my website for greeting cards ready this week. I need to come up with a price after going to the post office to figure out mailing costs then I’ll go live.
I’m glad you are progressing with your project! Sounds good. One of the bloggers I follow had a calendar made with her photographs and I was trying to elicit more information from her thinking of you and some other bloggers who might be interested in this. I think our house will be kind of noisy this week as they fix the walk in closet. There were water stains on the ceiling but shows no leaks. He is going to do a new ceiling supportive for it on Wednesday.
Thanks! I’m also going to take my cards to some local gift shops. That kind of scares me, but some take things on consignment. In our Palm Springs house, the entire walk in closet ceiling caved in during a big rain. What a mess! Good luck with yours!
Oh wow, yeah, Mike is proactive. I noticed it awhile ago but you know he had to see it for himself…..Once I am in better shape, I might try to get a few more consignments with my novels. Good luck! I think your photos and John’s would make great calendars.
Thanks for the idea for calendars. We didn’t have any warning signs. But that’s how Palm Springs is. Dry for years then a massive amount of rainfall and flash flooding. The closet was at a low point on the roof that had rain settling on it.
All great photos, Elizabeth — but I LOVE the squirrel!!
Thanks! The squirrel stood on his hind legs for a long time!
just beautiful!!. my plans are rearranging mounds of boxes so I can take delivery of two pieces of furniture. have shades installed. finish the actual.reno!! aldo movie with my daughter and theater with my friend, Octoberfest dinner with friends Friday
Thanks! You have a lot going on which is usual for you. But I think your home reno adds more than usual!
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Beautiful stuff. I think that must have been a very fast lens you were using, since I can see the texture of the bee’s wing in the 2nd photo. The yellow blossoms were also very nice.
It’s a 105 mm lens. I haven’t used it much, but I’m getting better with it. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos.
Lovely!! And the squirrel is a real cutie.
Thanks! The squirrel posed forever which allowed me to get the photo in focus.
Oh…what an afternoon treat, Elizabeth — all of these pics! But I’ve gotta say…that last one. A total scene stealer. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! 💝💝💝
He posed on his hind legs for what seemed like forever. Lucky I spotted him and got the picture. 💕
Such a poser! 😜💝😜
There have been three of them running around lately!
Oh my stars….a trio??? Be still my heart! 😜💝😜
They run around so quickly and chase each other. It’s impossible to get photos unless they stop and pose.
You are the whisperer!!! 😉❤️😉
Ha! 😉
For some reason I was not receiving notification of your new posts so I’m.catching up now.
Those pictures make me want to go back to Arizona even more than I already do 🤩
I’m so glad you enjoyed my photos!