The desert Southwest, such a different environment from where my deep roots are. Different from the lush green of DC, Maryland, and southeastern Pennsylvania.

I have an acquaintance who went to the Southwest for a visit and was so disappointed. They returned and only had this to say, “It is SO BROWN out there!” That’s someone who doesn’t focus in on what nature has to share with us.

These images are from a trip to Tucson, Arizona. So much to see. So much to take in. So much to learn.

But that is nothing new. I learn new things everyday, even though I’m in my familiar surroundings at home, back East.

One last photo, and quite the surprise to me. A Desert Tree Frog (Hyla arnicolor) in the dry desert. I suppose there are animals that can adapt to most any environment. Those adaptable animals will have quite the job, adapting to what they will be facing in the years to come.