Textures and Signs of Spring in Arizona {Wordless/Wordful Wednesday}

A few weeks ago, I left cold, dreary Missouri behind for a few days in sunshiny Arizona. Boy, did I have a blast! In addition to hanging out with a few friends, including the sweet and lovely Becca of Our Crazy Boys, I did a little bit of exploring as well.

I had no idea that Arizona was so picturesque.

Or that I’d find so much inspiration in the textures and colors I found in the forest, plains, hills and in the desert of Arizona.

Beautiful bark…

Tall grasses that bend and dance in the wind…

Thorns hidden among the weeds…

Prickly cacti…

And glorious signs of spring, right there in the desert…

Speaking of spring…

I’m teaming up with Rebecca of Bumbles & Light and Alicia of Project Alicia to bring you the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge – a 6-week photography challenge aimed at capturing the beauty of spring.

We’ll have freebies, prizes and photography tips galore! The fun starts on Friday, April 6th so grab your cameras, leap into spring and share your favorite photos with us during the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge.

Head on over to the Spring Photo Challenge page to learn more.

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Thanks for stopping by and linking up here at Live and Love Out Loud. I’d love for you to visit a few of my friends…

60 Responses to “Textures and Signs of Spring in Arizona {Wordless/Wordful Wednesday}”

Create With Joy (11 comments) twitter: @CreateWithJoy1

As always – gorgeous! Happy WW to you!
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Verena (131 comments) twitter: @vbeautifulworld

Oh how beautiful! I´m glad you had a wonderful time. I love Arizona!
You always take such beautiful photos!

xoxo
Verena
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alicia (102 comments)

What a beautiful bunch of photos from your trip to AZ. Now I’m wondering how many others you’re hoarding away… lol.
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Jaymi (43 comments)

beautiful shots! I love all the little purple flowers! And I’m so excited for the Spring Photo Challenge!
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Branson (34 comments) twitter: @bransonlee

That first one is just divine! All around a beautiful collection!
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Amy {babybabylemon} (124 comments) twitter: @babybabylemon

The bark is so cool!
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Gina (157 comments) twitter: @firefam5

Stunning captures of my neighboring state. The desert certainly has it’s own beauty doesn’t it??!!

Excited that there will be another challenge for Spring! You know I’m game!
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Lolo (55 comments) twitter: @MyBaybah

So beautiful. I love the textures you found!
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Serendipity is Sweet (35 comments) twitter: @Ptownmoofus

Wow, gorgeous indeed! Love the cacti and that last shot with the pop of color…so beautiful!
Looking forward to the Spring challenge
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Sarah (54 comments) twitter: @sarahmhalstead

Such gorgeous shots. Love them.
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Kristy @PampersandPinot (28 comments) twitter: @PampersandPinot

I grew up in Phoenix, went to undergrad in Flagstaff. I get to visit next weekend to see my mom and brother and niece. I’m so excited!!!
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Annie @ Mama Dweeb (81 comments) twitter: @MamaDweeb

I have never visited AZ before. I cannot choose my favorite picture – either the cactus or the purple flowers. I think the close up of the cactus wins because that is something I never look at that close and it is soooo cool!
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Jen {at} take2mommy (11 comments) twitter: @take2mommy

Glad you had a nice trip. Beautiful photos as always! Cacti are so interesting to look at, aren’t they?
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Camille (15 comments) twitter: @Camilleta

Wow, breathtaking photos. I wish I could work that kind of magic with a camera!!
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Robin | Farewell, Stranger (8 comments) twitter: @FarewellStrangr

So beautiful! I flew through Phoenix a few weeks ago and would love to go back and explore.

Paula Kiger (201 comments) twitter: @biggreenpen

Not in order of importance but a) YAY A spring photo challenge!!!!!!!!!!! b) Was thinking about you at your doc visit today c) I picked my “sexy day” image for the thumbnail post, JUST FOR YOU! and d) I love your Arizona pictures and 3) YAY A spring photo challenge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Stacey (66 comments) twitter: @staceysmoments

Your photography makes it more beautiful that I would have thought!
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angie (37 comments) twitter: @7clowncircus

WOW! The textures you captured in Arizona are amazing. Really phenomenal photos! And, thinking of you constantly!

Good Girl Gone Green (79 comments) twitter: @GGirlGGreen

I like the cactus! Pretty, well as pretty as cactus can be!
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Alexia @ Babies & Bacon (73 comments) twitter: @babiesandbacon

Gorgeous! I had a great time taking pictures in Arizona too but your pics are just stunning. Looks like you and your new camera boyfriend are really getting along nicely!
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Maya (168 comments) twitter: @MarfMom

Love the smiley face! AZ can be gorgeous, but I’m afraid of the tarantulas!
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Amy @ Counting My Kisses (10 comments) twitter: @CountingKisses

Gorgeous shots! I’d love to visit Arizona one day {as long as I don’t see any snakes!}. Just beautiful pictures, as always.
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Penny (1 comments)

Stunning photos, very inspirational!
Penny x
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Harry Tomsic (1 comments)

Beautiful pictures! What camera and lenses did you use? I’ve never seen such photographs of Arizona before. Thanks for sharing!
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Run DMT (139 comments) twitter: @denisermt

I love the texture shots and the editing effects are amazing. Very cool! What editing effects did you use? I’m clicking over to check out the spring photo challenge. We’ll see…
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Stacy Uncorked (119 comments) twitter: @RandomCoolChick

All those shots are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!!
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Lisa@Advent's Adventures (10 comments)

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!!!! Did I say beautiful? I can’t wait to join the6 week challenge! I also hope I remember!!!
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Molly @ mixedmolly (18 comments) twitter: @mixedmolly

Love the texture photos. The color on the first one is beautiful. Thanks for hosting!
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Satakieli (58 comments) twitter: @satakieli

Kristi, that first one is absolutely breathtaking! I’m loving all of these though, Arizona looks so beautiful
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Nicolette (7 comments) twitter: @endlessprojects

That picture of the bark is amazing! I love the new challenge too!

The Drama Mama (145 comments) twitter: @writesidemama

Wow. That picture of the pink flowers I want to put on my desktop. Absolutely gorgeous!
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Dagmar ~ Dagmar's momsense (192 comments) twitter: @DagmarBleasdale

I need to make it there one day!

Hope you are doing great, friend!
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Kristy Life n Reflection Photography (107 comments) twitter: @lifenreflection

Love the wildflowers and the cactus textures too!!
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Tish (95 comments) twitter: @momof2gymnasts

Kristi, you captured some truly beautiful images in Arizona!! My favorites are your last three … those gorgeous colors pop so brightly against the golden background color. I’m so excited and looking forward to the Spring challenge!!!
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Tezzie (27 comments)

What a stunning place Arizona is! And, you captured such gorgeous natural textures <3 And, I've gotta tell you, I'm leaping with joy over the spring challenge!! Yay!
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Julie {Angry Julie Monday} (55 comments) twitter: @AngryJulie

That is some great texture!
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Nancy @ Ollie McKay's (13 comments)

Wow ~ Really loving the AZ landscape photo ~ beautiful!! Happy WW to all!
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Kimberly (76 comments) twitter: @KimberlyVensel

Gorgeous photos! Who knew the desert could be so pretty?!
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Honey Mommy (56 comments)

Can you believe I have never experienced spring in Tucson? We are always there for Christmas, and I never get to see the cacti bloom. I totally want to go now!
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Jennifer (54 comments) twitter: @BFLife

Arizona has grassy plains?! Woah. These pictures are beautiful!
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candice (20 comments) twitter: @thenewmodernmom

What beautiful photos. I hope to travel to AZ one day! Hope you are having a lovely week.
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Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails (69 comments)

Isn’t AZ beautiful! esp in spring. that is one of the places hubby & I are consider moving to (some day… sigh)
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Emily (19 comments) twitter: @scatterhorizons

Stunning shots Kristi! I love the first one and the one with the grasses. The contrast between the golden tones and the blue sky is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and for hosting this link up!
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Amanda (19 comments) twitter: @lilahbility

Beautiful! I especially LOVE that first shot.
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Becca - Our Crazy Boys (54 comments) twitter: @Beccascrazyboys

Your photos are beautiful!! Wow… I need to go back and take some more photos now!!
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Kristi (4349 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Only if you take me with you!

Lisa (10 comments) twitter: @Becoming_Mum

Beautiful Photos!
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Gramma Teetsie Thompson (4 comments)

Picture #4 of the mountains, reminds me of a very big, juicy steak…..Beautiful. By the way, OURCRAZYBOYS, Becca, is my beautiful daughter, and I know how happy and excited she was that you were going to be there at that time.
Beautiful pictures, some day, (sorry Bec) I plan to retire there and be closer to my family.
Thank you for sharing your photos, it brings me a little closer to the family I miss so much.

Kristi (4349 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Gramma Teetsie, I’ve heard so much about you that I actually recognized your name before I read your comment! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to say hi. I so enjoyed meeting Becca in person, finally. She’s a dear, sweet friend and I’m so glad that I met her through blogging. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed my photos. Thanks again for stopping by to say hi. Have a great day! -Kristi

Onny (1 comments)

Those were awesome photos! I guess you have a lot more to share.
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alissa apel (47 comments)

I love it there. I’ve only been to Arizona once and it was worth it! So pretty.
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Robyn (59 comments)

Kristi

Looks like you have a head start on the Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge!

I love the 4th picture! It is so calming and the color contrast is stunning. Purple is my favorite color and purple flowers make me smile.

Thank You for sharing your beautiful art!
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BZMomma (1 comments) twitter: @bzmomma

WOW! Those are great photos! Glad I found you via Angie / being featured as one of the WW entries! Absolutely in love w/flowers in the dessert pics…
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