Spring has arrived at the Desert Botanical Garden

/ 9 years ago

Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/6.3, 1/125 sec, ISO 125

Today is another free day at the Desert Botanical Garden – we leave early to avoid the crowds and the heat later in the day. Spring has definitely arrived – many plants and shrubs are blooming although it seems that the cacti need a few more weeks to be in full bloom.

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  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/9, 1/200 sec, ISO 100
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/5.6, 1/125 sec, ISO 400
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO 250
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO 1,000
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO 100
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO 250
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO 125
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/9, 1/200 sec, ISO 100
  • Sony ILCE-7RM2, f/9, 1/125 sec, ISO 125

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  • Francine Müller
    9 years ago Reply

    Meine Lieben,
    Auch in der Wüste gibt es wunderbare Blumenpracht im Frühling.
    Herzlichen Dank für die schönen Bilder und den Kommentar.

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