Do you ever wonder about the "realism" of the photos that you see in publications like Arizona Highways? Well, wonder no more ~ Tucson really looks like this! Here's another photo taken at Dove Mountain, an exclusive enclave north of the city that includes the beautiful Ritz Carlton resort. The views from here are magnificent! And do check out my previous posting of the Ritz's stone komodo dragon, too.The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain - http://www.ritzcarlton.com/(520) 572-3500Directions and more »
Brings back a lot of memories. When people used to steal these cactus out of the desert for their front yards in Tucson.
ReplyDeleteHey there, Happily, there is more awareness now and more efforts to protect these mighty cacti from theives. Here's an interesting article about implanting the cactus with radio chips:
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It looks great, but now I'm thirsty!
ReplyDeleteSomehow this is exactly what I picture when I think of the desert....great photo!
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