The coming storm~thunderheads over Deep Canyon~SOOC Sunday 073111

I took a drive up Highway 74 yesterday afternoon to take some photos of the thunderheads and got a pleasant surprise...RAIN!  I opened the car windows to let the fresh air in.  It was delightful!  About 30 minutes later, this whole area was in a complete downpour which I could see from the desert floor.  More thunderstorms are forecast for today and maybe I'll get more photos of the thunderheads which are all over the valley this morning.  SOOC Sunday for July 31, 2011. To visit SOOC Sunday, please go to:  http://www.murrieta365.com/

Palm trees and thunderheads

I had to pick up hubby yesterday afternoon at the hotel where he works.  I got there early and walked around to take some photos of the gorgeous thunderheads which were developing overhead.  They were spreading out and building up, so I figured we would have some rain, but no rain...it is cloudy again this morning, so maybe this afternoon?  If so, I'll take a quick drive up Deep Canyon!

Thunderhead~~~~~~Favorite Photo of the Week, July 29, 2011

As I stated in my previous post, we awoke to clouds in the sky this morning.  We've had so many, many days of clear sky that it was a welcome relief to see them. After doing my "horse chores", I headed back down the mountain and kept my eye on the developing thunderheads.  Just imagine the power in this one!  By the time I stopped my car, got out, took photos of it, it had spread out and was much more massive.  It's interesting to watch thunderheads and see how they grow.  We've scheduled to have more clouds and possibly some rain the next two days.  Favorite Photo of the Week for July 29, 2011. To visit Favorite Photo of the Week, please go to:  http://throughaphotographerseyes.blogspot.com/

Clouds~FINALLY!!!

We woke up this morning to clouds in the sky...FINALLY!  The monsoon season HAS ARRIVED!  I stopped by the Santa Rosa mountains visitor center for a quick walk (along with the clouds comes H-U-M-I-D-I-T-Y!!!  So, it was a very short walk!  But, I got out and enjoyed the clouds in the sky, then continued my drive up the mountains to check on my horses and do some chores up there.

Saguaros~SkyWatch Friday~072911

I always love to see the saguaros over in Arizona.  There's something very special and unique about each one of them.  And, against a blue sky with clouds...how relaxing is that?  SkyWatch Friday for July 29, 2011.  These were photographed near Bartlett Lake, outside of Scottsdale.  To visit SkyWatch Friday, please go to:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/

Eagle Fire update

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jul/27/eagle-fire-caused-by-arson-cal-fire-says/

This fire is now up to over 14,000 acres.  Arson was the cause...sigh...

After the rain~Nature Notes~072811

Hubby and I were over in Scottsdale, Arizona last weekend.  It rained Sunday night.  It rained and rained, actually, and there was thunder and lightning.  So, Monday morning, I headed out for a walk. It was very humid and my hair frizzed and I was dripping wet!  But, the monsoon clouds had lingered and everything smelled delightfully like the desert, especially the creosote bushes.  The pathway next to the resort was soggy and I saw some footprints there.  Quail and rabbits were out, enjoying their morning meal (and the water, I'm sure!)  Scottsdale and Phoenix got a real drenching!  We are heading back to Arizona in mid-August, but we're driving up to the Mogollon Rim for a few nights.  Nature Notes for July 28, 2011. To read more Nature Notes, please go to:  http://ramblingwoods.com/