Weekly Photo: A desert flower
No Comment // Written on Jul 14, 2010 // Photography, Travel, Weekly Photo
It’s been a while since I posted a “weekly photo” (it’s been more like yearly photo) but here is a special photo I would like to share for the Weekly Photo’s grand return!
On one of the last weekends cool weekends in the year before the hot desert son scorches everything in it’s path, my brother in law Josh and I hiked the famous Superstition Mountains. The alien like rock formations have always intrigued me. Visible from my 10th floor office view, they create the backdrop for the sunrise for myself and most of the East Valley.
It wasn’t until about a year ago I found out that there is a hiking trail to the top. (Flatiron Trail) The opportunity presented it self and we were off, early one May morning. My GPS app on my phone was off capturing my every move while I broke in my brand new Camelback for hydration, key for any desert hike.
The hike was tough, but gave me confidence in my hiking ability after making the 2,717 ft elevation climb. (See my hike stats below the photo) The awesome part of such as drastic climb is you are changing climate zones. You go from small shrubs, to tall trees. Along the way I captured this colorful cactus. The bright purple bloom is in stark contrast to the reddish brown rock that was surrounding it. Another contrast is the sea of yellow needles surrounding and seemingly protecting the delicate prize in the middle.
This was just one of the several snapshots of nature I captured on the hike. I recommend you try this hike as soon as the weather permits! Like I said, it’s not easy, but the panoramic view from the top is a worthy reward. (Pack a sandwich to eat on top of “flatiron”)
(Be sure to view (and download!) the full size version by clicking the image, check out the pollon on the petals) 












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