Hint

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Agave blossoms, May 2015, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Southern California
 


a hint of shadow
on the skin of the mountain—
blossoms stun the air
 
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the living desert at blossom time
 
Text and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
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Posted on May 23, 2015, in 5-7-5, agave, Anza-Borrego Desert, Basho, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, Six-Word Saturday, Sky Watch Friday, Southern California and tagged , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 34 Comments.

  1. Ron. | May 23, 2015 at 4:33 am

    Everything (finally) pretty greened up here in Vermont, teacherman. Minor setback: frost / freeze warning Thursday night. Fortunately, no major problem, though.

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  2. Elaine - I used to be indecisive | May 23, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Another lovely photo. I love the colours in it.

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  3. gillena | May 23, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Very lovely. We got a glimpse of the near and the far. Have a nice weekend

    Much love…

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  4. Kathe W. | May 23, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Is this a Century Plant? Great photo! Have a lovely weekend!

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  5. Mlissabeth | May 23, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Blossom are good, until the sun gets too hot.

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  6. Nonnie | May 23, 2015 at 9:51 am

    mountain shadows- giving it its purple hue? “purple mountain majesty”- perfect description in a song I love

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | May 23, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Look closely at the mountain to the right. You’ll see a streak of shadow…

      On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 8:51 AM, Magical Mystical Teacher wrote:

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  7. Ralph Villers | May 23, 2015 at 9:57 am

    The flowers are softer and less severe than the pointy agave leaves – just looks and feel nicer!

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  8. Jane | May 23, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Very pretty! My aloes are blooming now!

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  9. Carolann | May 23, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    Very pretty. My first visit here. I have my shadows up also on my page.

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  10. Tournesol (Clr) | May 23, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Your photo is equisite…blossoms here too finally:) I can’t get over how the leaves seem to grow over night but we still have several late bloomers…I enjoy these late ones because I know they’ll be around until the first snow.

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  12. Claire | May 23, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Beautiful, love the colours 🙂

    Stopping by from Shadow shot Sunday..

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  13. Chèvrefeuille | May 23, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    A wonderful haiku MMT and your photo is gorgeous.

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  14. Gemma Wiseman | May 23, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Wonderful misty blue hue behind the rich gold of the flowers.

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  15. Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio | May 23, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    Beautiful contrast of the agave bloom against the blue mountains!

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  17. bevbaird | May 23, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Love the composition of your shot!

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  18. adaspoetryalcove | May 23, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    Beautiful poem and photo!

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  19. jeanniemaries | May 23, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    Very artfully arranged!

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  20. Snakypoet (Rosemary Nissen-Wade) | May 24, 2015 at 2:26 am

    Beautifully said!

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  21. DawnTreader | May 24, 2015 at 10:55 am

    I like the contrast between the close-up and the mountains in the background.

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  23. marit31 | May 24, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    magicalmystisticalteacher (& forest tinker): you’re probably right. sorry. but then, i don’t think i’m getting this haiku thing right, anyway.

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  24. janicead | May 24, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Such a perfect haiku description of the desert in bloom!

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  25. Rosey Pinkerton | May 25, 2015 at 2:37 am

    I sniffed one of those once and it made me sneeze! Just thought I’d mention it. Oh- great post MMT!

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  26. EG CameraGirl | May 25, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Interesting blossoms! I have never seen them in person!

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  27. vyomimalik | May 25, 2015 at 7:43 am

    Wonderful!!! Loved both Haiku and photograph!!

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  28. Jackie Le Poidevin | May 25, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Stunning indeed! I didn’t know agaves got flowers like that. Such a vivid photo, full of contrasts, and nicely complemented by the haiku. Skin? Are those mountains alive?

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  29. oursideofthemtn | May 25, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    That’s agave? I have never see it! Great photo!

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | May 25, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      Some people also call it “century plant.”

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  30. NatureFootstep Photo | May 26, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    hm, there should be strong shadows. What takes it away? Never mind, it is a gorgeous nature 🙂

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | May 26, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      Shot at midday in strong light!

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  31. purplepeninportland | May 28, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    ‘skin of the mountain’ – a unique image.

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