Covering 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park in Phoenix is the largest city park in the U.S. Spring is a wonderful time to hike in the park not only because of the ‘cool’ weather but also the flowers. If the desert has been blessed with winter rains it explodes in brilliant color. Fuchsia, yellow, orange, and blues. And the Cacti have unworldly brilliant blossoms. Enjoy spring in Phoenix.
A relative of the sunflower
More creosote and cactus
South Mountain Spring
Delicate flowers in a desert
Creosote and Cactus
South Mountain Spring
I’m pretty but don’t try to pick me.
woolyandraeski 
Hi… I am experiencing my first spring in the desert. I find it spectacular! Your photos capture it so well. Thank you for sharing your lovely pictures.
I just did a post of “Spring in the desert…” I would be privileged if you stopped over and looked at a few of my photos. ~Nancy
http://twotrailsoneroad.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/spring-in-the-desert/
Beautiful desert flowers. Thanks for playing.
Thanks Cee. The flowers are easy, the composition is another story.
Exquisite bursts of colour in a harsh landscape.