This week, I’m jumping into Sally D’s Mobile Photography Challenge with a shot taken on a hiking trip last year in the Sonoran Desert.
As we were hiking on a trail in Sedona, I was struck by this vibrant little flower bursting into bloom in the harsh desert environment. The odds of its survival are staggeringly low, yet its lovely purple blosoms are a testament to the power of the resiliency and hardiness of desert wildlife.
Despite the Odds. Sonoran Desert, Arizona. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S5.
I’ve been keeping this image in mind as my husband makes the steady climb back to good health. It’s also a reminder to us to face hardship and challenges with optimism, resiliency, and determination.
If you’re facing challenges this week, I hope you triumph over them!
A technical note: This shot taken on my Samsung Galaxy S5 was processed in Photoshop. I added a Topaz filter to sharpen the details.
This week’s challengers:
Categories: Photography
P.A. Moed 
You’ve brought back fond memories of taking my children to the Sonoran Desert, many, many moons ago. Your image is a delight, and does show the act of survival and triumph by nature. And as you point out, the species in that arid climate must fight even harder. Happy Photo Challenge.
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Thanks so much, Sally. I’m so glad the shot brought back happy memories!
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Impressive… 🙂
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Thanks so much, Drake! It is an impressive flower, isn’t it?
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Indeed, it is… 🙂
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Breathtaking.
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So glad you like this shot! Thanks!
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Patti, it amazes me to see things like this daily in nature. Your photo beautifully shows challenges faced and overcome. I hope you husband makes a full and fast recovery to full health!
janet
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Thanks so much, Janet! I appreciate your kind wishes and thoughts about this shot!
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🙂 Excellent picture – delicate and strong and beautiful.
All the very best to your husband and to you, too, as is sounds like you have a lot to deal with presently.
Big hug 🙂
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Thanks so much, Happyface. A big hug sounds like a great idea! I’m dreaming about the time when we can go hiking again in the desert. 🙂
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Desert beauty for sure! And a testament to strength. I send you and your husband wishes for just such strength. Take care.
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Many, many thanks, Angeline for the good wishes. And thanks too for your thoughts on the photo.
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The power of the resiliency, indeed! Yet so beautiful. Well captured, Patti. 🙂
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Many thanks, Amy! It is an interesting juxtaposition….fragile beauty and strength.
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What a great theme, and you did so well. I’m in awe every time I see a flower grow out of a crack!
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I thought you’d enjoy this one! Thanks for your kind words about this shot! Pretty amazing how powerful the camera phones are.
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Whete did you find it?
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One of the hiking trails in Sedona.
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You have many images from there!
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Yes…only about 800!!
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Wonderful bit of photography
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Thanks so much, Rajiv. That means a lot.
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What a great image for that sort of determination, hoping he is well.
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Thanks so much, PJB! He is making slow but steady progress.
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