As expected after the terribly dry winter, we haven’t had much of a showing of wildflowers this year. There ARE some (and not atop the prickly varieties of cacti), but I haven’t made as much of an effort to photograph them as in years past. These beautiful blooms caught my eye in northwestern Spring Creek Basin as I was moseying between a couple of bands of mustangs.
It is SO dry. And we’ve had temps of 103 and 101 (at least) already. And that ever-present wind sucks up the moisture we do NOT have to spare (or have, period).
My happy theme is mustangs.
My thing-I-wish-we-had-more-of – always – is rain.
Keep dancing, folks. 🙂 Clouds are building in the afternoons, and that’s always a good sign.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Beautiful claret cups! They are so extra-special pretty. And so true, TJ – a scarcity of wildflowers this year. I’m sure the drought and dry have everything to do with that. Praying for rain.
Those cacti – and their blooms – are hardy. I’m glad to see them blooming. Dang, we need rain.
What a pretty flower! Hoping for rain!
Thank you, Karen! We have a small chance for rain Friday morning. Today was another 101-degree day. … Keep those wishes and hopes coming!
So pretty and unique! I pray the Basin gets some much needed rain, for the mustangs, other wildlife, and so more beautiful flowers like these can bloom. 🙂🙏🏻
Thank you so much! We need rain BADLY … for all the things you mentioned. 🙂
You are most welcome, TJ! 🙂
Amazing!
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Very beautiful. 🙂