Majestic, Stately, Sustaining
The plants of this arid environment we call the desert southwest are varied and diverse. In many of these photos of the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, the majestic saguaro dominates. The photography here showcases the rugged beauty of the desert near Scottsdale, Arizona and shows its many personalities. From lush green desert blooms and wild flowers, to vast burned areas scorched during a fire many years ago, there is no denying that the desert is as beautiful as a pine forest or green valley and those who appreciate this beauty know its secrets.