Life in the Desert

who could love you more?

who could love you more?, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

if you have an animal
then you know of this unconditional love
that is given unto you
without expectation
or conditions
or an agenda
so constantly
as dependable as your own breath
they love you
in every moment
at each new turn
in excitement
and in quiet
they love you
to the end

Not to leave little Alvin the desert Chipmunk out of Sundays desert wildlife visits-and yes -there are 2 other little chipmunk siblings-I just have not yet been quick-and-or-quiet enough-to capture the trio's antics-Yet!
It goes beyond my understanding how a creature moving at great speed can freeze frame itself-in one blink-

violet rapture-blue skies-purple petals- = perfect

IMG_6501, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

I Have locked myself in my air conditioned studio.
Temperature outside - a mere 101 degrees
My Goal-to upload and clear every photo on my hard drive
How many photos?
Thousands
My Motivation?
the video card on my beloved 3 year old laptop is dying,so I am on a mission to save my photos,before it is too late

I lay down in the parking lot of our hotel in Lompoc California last week to take shots of these lovely tall purple flowers.
Do you know what they are called?
I was so delighted to be laying on cool cement with a chilly breeze blowing across me, I was in no hurry at all-to return to the standing position
I let myself get lost in this wonderful violet canopy, until a kind vacationer hurried over upon seeing me there,sprawled out on my back, to ask if I was alright.

Oh, I am  more then alright ..

 

I am in heaven.

Of an equally important matter, the folks over on Susanah Conaway August Break

have already started posting their daily photos!

I'm on my way to the pool to see what everyone is sharing!