Cave Creek, Metate Trail
Autumn comes late to the Sonoran Desert. This year, the fall colors peaked in January along Cave Creek.
At the same time cottonwood leaves were turning yellow, the Sonoran Desert was starting to green after winter rains.
A peaceful evening on Cave Creek.
A peaceful evening on Cave Creek.
A Saguaro cactus on a backdrop of golden cottonwood leaves.
Evening light competes with shadows amid a forest of Saguaro cacti on the banks of Cave Creek.
Saguaro cacti on a backdrop of golden cottonwoods growing along Cave Creek.
A pool of water on Cave Creek with cactus-covered mountains in the background.
