Category Rio Verde Skyline

OnJune 23, 2021

R.I.P. Saguaro 🌵

The saguaro cactus that is prominent in my view collapsed over the weekend.

UpdatedJune 12, 2024

This image shows a Gila Woodpecker perched on top of a blooming Saguaro cactus against a clear blue sky. The large saguaro cactus is in full bloom with numerous white flowers and green buds clustered at the tops of its arms. The woodpecker, identifiable by its barred black and white plumage and slightly curved beak, sits prominently on one of the flowering crowns. The scene captures a classic example of Sonoran Desert wildlife, where these woodpeckers commonly nest in saguaro cacti and feed on their fruit and nectar. The bright desert lighting and deep blue sky create a striking contrast with the cactus and bird.

OnMay 5, 2021

Rio Verde, AZ – Gila Woodpeckers on Saguaro blossoms

Some footage of Gila woodpeckers eating out of the saguaro blossoms.

UpdatedMay 21, 2021

A desert landscape is depicted at sunrise or sunset, dominated by a vast sky filled with scattered clouds. The upper sky is light blue, transitioning to a mix of dark grey clouds illuminated by warm orange and yellow light peeking through from behind. In the foreground, a tall, silhouetted Saguaro cactus stands prominently. Behind it, dark mountain ranges stretch across the horizon, with other silhouetted desert vegetation visible at the very bottom.

OnApril 18, 2021

Rio Verde, AZ Sunrise – April 18, 2021

I woke up to a very beautiful sky this morning.

UpdatedApril 18, 2021

OnApril 3, 2021

Rio Verde Sunrise, April 2, 2021

We're entering what will likely be a dry spell, so I was excited to see clouds when I woke up.

UpdatedApril 3, 2021

OnMarch 25, 2021

Rio Verde, AZ all-day timelapse, March 24, 2021

A time-lapse video covering most of the day, sun up to sundown.

UpdatedMarch 26, 2021

OnMarch 17, 2021

Clouds Parting on the Four Peaks, March 16, 2021

This time-lapse video is Four Peaks skyline in the afternoon as clouds began to disappear.

UpdatedMarch 19, 2021

OnJanuary 25, 2021

Rio Verde Sky, January 24, 2021

Turbulent weather again, but this time I was a little more prepared to catch a rainbow. ??️?️ Roosters hated the weather, and we got a bit of sleet. I also decided to give the neighbor’s horses some time in the…

UpdatedJanuary 25, 2021

OnJanuary 24, 2021

Rio Verde Sky, January 23, 2021

Turbulent weather. If you pay attention, you can see a rainbow. ??️?️ Music from Mike Lazarev’s “Out of Time”

UpdatedFebruary 11, 2021

OnJanuary 21, 2021

Rio Verde Sunrise, January 21, 2021

If it seems like I’ve been posting a lot of timelapse videos… it’s because I have been. I love dramatic weather and we’ve received so little of it the past year. This morning was particularly turbulent, felt appropriate to use…

UpdatedFebruary 11, 2021

OnJanuary 20, 2021

Rio Verde Sunrise, January 20, 2021

Today’s a wonderful day, for many reasons. It doesn’t seem to be a season for exuberance but it’s hard not to be overcome with some relief. And the weather is AMAZING. ?️ Music from The Eye of Time’s “MYTH I…

UpdatedFebruary 11, 2021