Scottsdale, AZ – July, 2017
Difficult Paths.
Difficult paths
often lead to
beautiful destinations.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
On a recent trip to Arizona, I loved snapping shots of the beautiful desert scenery. Little did I know how sharp and painful beautiful cactus plants are when you rub up against them too close………. In Steve Erkel voice….. “Did I do that????” Yep! Yep I did!
the creative life in between 
You’ve captured the intensity of the colors in the sun.
Yes, best to avoid touching a cactus! (K)
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👍😉🌵
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Good thought to start the week. 🙂
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Hope yours is full of beautiful destinations
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Love the picture and that is such a true poem!
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Indeed huh? 😘
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Beautiful photo Jodi! Those cactus are prickly!
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They sure are!
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This is lovely! I have been to Scottsdale and loved its beauty and even its difficult paths. It’s well worth the trip!
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Indeed🌵👍😉
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Ouch! When we moved from Connecticut to California I remember my dad telling me, the mountains may look brown to you at first, but give them a chance, they really are beautiful…he was right, it’s so important not to let perceived expectations bias your thoughts, and appreciate things for their natural beauty!
Jenna
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Wise words from your dad 😊
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Great shot! Cacti can kick your butt!
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Lol. For sure! 🌵ouchy!
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Oh yeah. When walking around the desert here, you damn well best wear Tennies and socks at the least! Nasty critters abound in our deserts.
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Ouch! Sounds painful! 😳🌵 Gorgeous photo!! Happy Monday!
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It really was. Lol. 🌵
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So true!
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Indeed
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Your desert photo is magnificent! The old “look, but don’t touch” adage must have started with a cactus. I remember when my Son’s cat would eat his cactus plants and they hurt if you touched them. We never knew how he managed to endure those prickly spines, they must have been tasty. Thank-you for sharing!
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Wow wonder how that kitty did that!?
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Ouchee-wa-wa!! Not fun at all, is it? Gorgeous photo.
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lol – I’ll say! 🙂
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Lovely lighting and color framing, Jodi in this gorgeous scenery! 🌟🌞
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thanks robin! it was a beautiful place
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I think this could be a postcard or on a calendar. It is so professional, Jodi! 🙂
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Thanks!!! ☺️
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Here’s hoping they do!
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👍🏻😉
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Your words and photo couple together perfectly. So very true.
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Thanks George!🌵
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Wow picture again. Is the ground or shrub really that yellow? Amazing. Bet you could make dyes. I noticed comment above from painted apron, everythinks Im nuts because i love our rolling hills when they are all golden brown, reminds me of golden velvet. Yes i love it when they are too, but my favorite is the soft vevelty look when they are broem, born and raised Californian, near the rolling hills of Niles, reference area from old silent movies and westerns the days of Charlie Chaplin.
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There is beauty everywhere!
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