Monday, February 10, 2020

Tucson Botanical Gardens


What a gem! The Tucson Botanical Gardens are a must-see for anyone visiting Saguaro National Park. It's part zoo, part desert oasis and part whimsical sculpture garden. Follow our feet...





This dragonfly is quite pleasing to the eye.







Cute. 


Fun.



These creatures are little spotted garden eels. They live most of their life embedded in sand like a kid on the beach. 





The desert landscape is a living canvas surrounding the garden. 



Road Runner. 



A shy guy. 







The cacti garden was a feast of fluff and thorns. 



Even the heavens were framed like art. 

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19 comments:

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Sharon
Your dragonfly close up has amazing detail! This looks like a fun botanic garden to visit.

Anne said...

I love all these pictures. You certainly do take beautiful pictures and capture ever detail. I love seeing all your adventures!

DJan said...

Wow! I love that dragonfly and have enjoyed it in your header for awhile now. Every picture takes me right out of winter and into the warmth of endless summer. :-)

Gillena Cox said...

Luv all your beautiful photos

Much💝love

Shiju Sugunan said...

Cool photos! I like the dragonfly.

Photo Cache said...

Great photos. I love going to botanical garden. I wish I could go more often.

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Angie said...

Sharon - almost four years ago, we visited Tucson when our son was considering the University of Arizona. We trekked to Saguaro National Park, but didn't make it to the Botanical Gardens. Based on your pictures, I am so sad. Glad I could experience it through you. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

Jaśmin said...

these colorful birds are beautiful.

Jaśmin said...

these colorful flowers are beautiful

Su-sieee! Mac said...

That's my kind of garden and art. Thanks for sharing your fun day. :-)

Mary Kirkland said...

You take such great pictures.

betty-NZ said...

What a diverse place! I love to visit places like that. Great images, too.

I'm so glad to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!

My Corner of the World

Amy Johnson said...

I love to visit botanical gardens! This one is so unique!

Veronica Lee said...

Your dragonfly close up is astounding! Love all the other photos too.

Happy Wednesday!

Dawn said...

Love the owl statue and the chipmunk.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Looks like a wonderful place to visit. Some of the critters are the same ones I see here in the CA desert. Love the vulture shot!!

Powell River Books said...

We went there several years ago when we rented a car. We've been coming to Arizona for years to enjoy the winter warmth and to visit ASU and UA for softball games. - Margy

Tanya Breese said...

So bright and colorful!

Anne said...

You certainly are a good photographer. I love coming here to see your photos.