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The Smartphone PhotographerMountainside Mosque. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/mosque?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mosque</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/morocco?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#morocco</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/hiddenmosque?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hiddenmosque</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/mountainviews?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mountainviews</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ancientarchitecture?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ancientarchitecture</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/sacredspaces?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sacredspaces</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/desertlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#desertlife</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/travelphotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#travelphotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/natureandarchitecture?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#natureandarchitecture</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/worship?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#worship</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/culturalheritage?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#culturalheritage</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/spiritualjourney?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiritualjourney</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/smartphonephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#smartphonephotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/photography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/atlasmountains?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#atlasmountains</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/landscapephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#landscapephotography</a>
Polly Springhorn (she/her)<p>Listening to the wind howl, watching the <a href="https://sonomu.club/tags/bird" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bird</span></a> feeder swing wildly, with little house finches still clinging on. <a href="https://sonomu.club/tags/desertlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>desertlife</span></a></p>
Polly Springhorn (she/her)<p>Mourning doves are cooing outside while Rima the Eclectus <a href="https://sonomu.club/tags/parrot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>parrot</span></a> rests on my wrist, grinding her beak. &lt;3 <a href="https://sonomu.club/tags/desertlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>desertlife</span></a></p>
Cheryl<p>Yay we got rain today! </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a></p>
The Mint Chip Mama<p>After a week in Arizona, I'm obsessed with Saguaro cacti. These tall giant mesmerizing beasts are up to 90% water and can live for 200 years! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Saguaro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Saguaro</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Cactus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cactus</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Desert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Desert</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SonoranDesert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SonoranDesert</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SaguaroCactus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaguaroCactus</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SaguaroNationalPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaguaroNationalPark</span></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AZ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AZ</span></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Southwest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Southwest</span></a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://themintchipmama.com/2025/01/24/saguaro-obsession/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">themintchipmama.com/2025/01/24</span><span class="invisible">/saguaro-obsession/</span></a></p>
Phil GastwirthCaught this stunning Chukar Partridge soaking up the sun in Canyonlands National Park! ☀️ Their markings are so intricate, a perfect camouflage against the rocky terrain. It's always a treat to spot these guys thriving in this rugged environment.<br> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/chukarpartridge?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#chukarpartridge</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/canyonlandsnationalpark?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#canyonlandsnationalpark</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/wildlifephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wildlifephotography</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/birdphotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#birdphotography</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/naturephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#naturephotography</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/utahwildlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#utahwildlife</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/desertlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#desertlife</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/conservationphotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#conservationphotography</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/findyourpark?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#findyourpark</a> <a href="https://pixtagram.social/discover/tags/exploreutah?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#exploreutah</a>
Michelle<p>Hey, it's raining! I missed that sound. It's raini...oh, it stopped. Sigh.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/azwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>azwx</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a></p>
J.P. Wing<p>Again, I love the forecasters at the NWS Tucson office. They like to have fun with the Weather Discussion dialog. Their writing is not particularly dry during this very dry and warm weather pattern. </p><p><a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=TWC&amp;issuedby=TWC&amp;product=AFD&amp;format=CI&amp;version=1&amp;glossary=1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">forecast.weather.gov/product.p</span><span class="invisible">hp?site=TWC&amp;issuedby=TWC&amp;product=AFD&amp;format=CI&amp;version=1&amp;glossary=1</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.realmofmachias.com/tags/stormchasing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>stormchasing</span></a> <a href="https://social.realmofmachias.com/tags/weather" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>weather</span></a> <a href="https://social.realmofmachias.com/tags/desertlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>desertlife</span></a></p>
Cheryl<p>In other news, my wildflowers are starting to grow! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gardening</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesertWildflowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertWildflowers</span></a></p>
Joan Albright<p>Take a look at these sweet, sweet numbers! We're writing All The Words today! <a href="https://mstdn.games/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a></p>
J.P. Wing<p>I very much enjoy our neighborhood watch committee member working the pre-dawn shift.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/owl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>owl</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/desertlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>desertlife</span></a></p>
Mar :purplecheck:<p>I took these pictures a couple of weeks ago and kept forgetting to put them on here. This is a dust storm coming towards the house across the draw. Before my new windows a lot of this dust would make it into the house, now nothing. Nope. Not at all.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a><br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AltText" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AltText</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Mar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mar</span></a></p>
J.P. Wing<p>The moon arrives behind the Rincon Mountains. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/desertlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>desertlife</span></a></p>
Boots Chantilly<p>It’s been about a yr since I’ve done a hashtag post—I think it’s time! <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/RockAndRoll" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RockAndRoll</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/SoCal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SoCal</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/EVs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EVs</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ChronicIllness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChronicIllness</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AutoImmuneIllness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AutoImmuneIllness</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/PsoriaticSpondylitis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PsoriaticSpondylitis</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Rinvoq" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rinvoq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Dogs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Dogs</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/DogsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DogsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Abortion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Abortion</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AbortionRightsAreHumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AbortionRightsAreHumanRights</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AbortionIsHealthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AbortionIsHealthcare</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Adoption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Adoption</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AdopteesOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AdopteesOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AdopteeVoices" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AdopteeVoices</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AdopteeRightsAreHumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AdopteeRightsAreHumanRights</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/FamilyPreservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FamilyPreservation</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ERA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ERA</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/CancelStudentDebt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CancelStudentDebt</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/FreeEducationForAll" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FreeEducationForAll</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/CleanEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CleanEnergy</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ReadBannedBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ReadBannedBooks</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/BLM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BLM</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/PunchANazi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PunchANazi</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/EatTheRich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatTheRich</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/VoteBlue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VoteBlue</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/HarrisWalz2024" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HarrisWalz2024</span></a></p>
Mar :purplecheck:<p>Hoof prints in the sand.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AltText" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AltText</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Mar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mar</span></a></p>
Cheryl<p>Cloudy day. It rained last night! We got 0.38 inches which is excellent for here in the desert! Cooler temps today but likely back to over 110F tomorrow. </p><p>Looking forward to the Fall. </p><p>Noticed today is my friend Angela's birthday. She would have been 56. I miss her so much. Fuck cancer. </p><p>I should go reread her books. If you like lighthearted fantasy, look up Angela Wade's Red Mage series. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/grief" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>grief</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/weather" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>weather</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fantasy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fantasy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bookstodon</span></a></p>
Cheryl<p>Woohoo! West Valley *finally* got some monsoon rain to go with all the wind! </p><p>MONSOON! </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Arizona" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Arizona</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MonsoonSeason" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MonsoonSeason</span></a></p>
Mar :purplecheck:<p>We had a friend come visit our back yard.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AltText" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AltText</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Mar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mar</span></a></p>
Mar :purplecheck:<p>Can you spot the horned toad? He's there just camouflaged.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a><br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AltText" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AltText</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Mar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mar</span></a></p>
Mar :purplecheck:<p>My husband asked me if I had the camera when I came outside and I said yes. He said he saw several cacti blooming or close to blooming close together. I love how the desert comes in bloom after a rain.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/DesertLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DesertLife</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AltText" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AltText</span></a> <br><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Mar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mar</span></a></p>