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This Is Why They Call It A "Forest" of Giant Saguaros

By Mike Jones

Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

November 28, 2010 03:22 PM

Saguaro Forest: Mike in Tucson, Mortgage Lender

~ Forest of Giant Saguaros ~

Dwarfed by Giant Saguaro: Mike in Tucson, Mortgage Lender Sunday evening, and I took a break from NFL football to capture the last rays of the setting sun for my Active Rain blog ~ and for you.

Late November sunset: Mike in Tucson, Mortgage Lender The sunset was beautiful, but this view, looking away from the setting sun, captured my imagination.

These Giant Saguaros are taller than telephone poles, and the camera doesn't do them justice.

You'll get a better idea of their size from the photo on the right.

Standing next to a Giant Saguaro, one feels small and insignificant. In our "it's all about me" society, this probably is a good thing to experience once in a while. It's one of the reasons I enjoy hiking in the Sonoran desert, alone with nature and its creatures.

If you haven't been to Saguaro National Park (West) it's something to put on your bucket list. I took the photo above at the Visitors Center on Kinney Road, a few miles west of our home.

Call me if you're coming to Tucson. I'll make time to share its secrets with you. Make sure you bring a camera!

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Liz Flint

Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty - Houston, TX

Houston\Tomball Realtor (832)816-8066

Hi Mike, I think I have been to the Saguaro National Forest. I will have to check my national passport book.

Nov 28, 2010 03:25 PM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Mike~

I am grateful for the chance to see what you capture with your camera. I am not sure how you captivate the colors of your environment and get them to come alive in your photos...but I am ever-thankful for the sharing of this beauty.

Nov 28, 2010 03:27 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

janeAnne,

Early morning and late evening light paint the landscape with vibrant colors. Thanks for stopping by to comment!

Liz,

Call next time you come to Tucson! My Darlin' and I would love to show you around.

Mike in Tucson

Nov 28, 2010 03:29 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Mike, I remember seeing some Saguaros when I was in Tucson years ago...and remember thinking my goodness they grow big here :)

Nov 28, 2010 03:44 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Mike, I am adding this location to my bucket lst. This capture is just beautiful and so delighted you have shared this wonderful photo.

Nov 28, 2010 03:57 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Those are really wonderous plants, Mike. Thank you for sharing the many different features of your area.

Nov 28, 2010 11:36 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Toni,

You're welcome! I'll bet it's warmer in Florida than in Tucson right now.

William,

You won't be sorry!

Rebecca,

All of the saguaros you saw then are still here, and they're even bigger than you remember! LOL

Mike in Tucson

Nov 29, 2010 02:01 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Mike,

I love it!

It never ceases to amaze me how such beauty exist and so many go through life acting blind.

Two ideas come to my mind:

Ansel Adams.

A line from John Wayne, near the end of "Chissam," I think. "No matter how far people go sooner or later they discover God has already been their."

Your sharded vision always makes me feel good!

Bill

Nov 29, 2010 05:25 AM

Claude Cross

Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Mike - These are spectacular. You have such a talent to capture inspiring images. Cheers to your continued moving eye.

Nov 29, 2010 01:01 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

They really are remarkable, aren't they? But being a Colorado mountain girl, it's hard to see them as a forest ! LOL

Nov 29, 2010 02:27 PM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Been around them my whole life, but they still amaze me, especially in large numbers like this.

Nov 29, 2010 08:07 PM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Mike,

I think these are worthy of being Award Winning Photographs! They are absolutely gorgeous! I've never seen the Forest of Giant Saguaros look so beautiful in color like that! Well done!!!

Nov 30, 2010 10:16 AM

Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

That is a great picture of the dessert. What time was this shot taken?

Dec 01, 2010 12:05 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Mike - these are really beautiful plants and the entire photo is amazing! Guess you don't have any of that snow that is further to your north.

Dec 01, 2010 10:14 AM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Mike, where exactly is this? You know, this year, they grow seed pods after growing their flowers last year. I'm going to try to grow some in a terrarium. I figure they'll be about an inch tall in three years or so, LOL.

Dec 02, 2010 03:07 PM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Hey Mike, beautiful pictures as always! I just got back from a road trip to West Texas and took along my iphone to record some interesting images. You have me taking some sort of camera just about every place I go these days!

Dec 04, 2010 11:12 AM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Ah memories. I once fell in love on a visit to AZ where I saw my first giant cactus. Ah memories.

Dec 05, 2010 10:32 PM