The red rocks of Cave Creek Canyon have a bright green lichen that makes an interesting contrast.
Up before dawn to find the "early birds", I forded this creek just as the sun rose. I stopped to capture the beautiful color reflected in the water. Foothill Road, Portal, Arizona. Judith Sparhawk
This image was from Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. It shows the large Saguaro cactus plus other plants and cacti against the mountains and monsoon clouds in the sky.