Desert Snow

A rare, and beautiful site in the desert.

I took a short drive to the desert right behind my home.
Most of the earlier snow was already melting, but once I got out of my car
there was something calming about walking around this vast desert area,  alone with my camera, taking photos of this rarity.
The atmosphere was peaceful, tranquil and serene.  The crisp air felt good to me, it was like new and fresh.
 The only sound I noticed was the "crunching" of the desert floor beneath my boots and the sweet sound of my camera shutter.













Here is a link if you are interested in some footage of our snow in Las Vegas

It's been hard getting back to work after such a restful two weeks off, but I'm hoping to get caught up with all of you over the weekend sometime. 

Enjoy the rest of your week, 
Becca 

Comments

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Beautiful photos, Becca! I find snow hard to photograph...your description made me feel like I was right there with you!
January 5, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful photos Becca!!!
Kisses, Zondra Art
January 6, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Anonymous said…
Lovely photos of the snow blanketing the desert. I miss the look of the desert cactus no matter the time of year, but don't miss the summer's heat.

Di
January 6, 2011 at 2:35 AM
Catherine said…
Snow in the desert? Oh the weather is crazy. What about global warming??? ;o)

It does make for good pictures though doesn't it? Fantastic Becca!

xo Catherine
January 6, 2011 at 4:20 AM
Unknown said…
What magnificent photographs! I can feel the chill in the air and the crunch on the ground all the way from here!!!
January 6, 2011 at 4:31 AM
andrea creates said…
lovely photos.
when i was a kid the first time i saw snow was on the strip in las vegas! no joke :) i even have a picture of me making a snowman!
January 6, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Renee said…
Beautiful pictures. My friends in northern states make fun of my snow pictures. One called our White Christmas 6 inches a dribble.
But sometimes I think that surprise snow in an arean not known for it is so much prettier.

I really love your pictures.
January 6, 2011 at 5:56 AM
Caterina Giglio said…
great photos! and so beautiful!
I remember feeling the same way when I lived in Vegas, I was in love with norther Ca and trees and green things and art. Seattle will be a wonderous place! I personally love Seattle xx's
January 6, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful photos Becca. What a sweet gift and a reminder of what joy and beauty God has in store for you...right where you are. Many blessings sweet friend, Patty
January 6, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Sarah Knight said…
That looks so pretty and so interesting!
January 6, 2011 at 6:43 AM
Unknown said…
What beautiful photos.. I wished we got a little on our side of town. I always think it's so weird how we live so close but our weather is so different. I love the shot of the low cloud.. Take care my friend..

Hugs, Linda
January 6, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Rosie Grey said…
Wow, what a gorgeous set of photos! Beautiful scenery!
January 6, 2011 at 6:58 AM
Numinosity said…
Snow on the desert, yes I've experienced that recently but you have done a magnificent job in capturing its beauty.

xoxo Kim
January 6, 2011 at 7:08 AM
Ashley Sisk said…
Snow in the desert...how crazy! But I love the photos.
January 6, 2011 at 7:25 AM
lilylovekin said…
Beautiful photos, we were going to the Mojave desert this weekend but decided it would be too cold. Just the same snow and desert looks lovely together. Have a good weekend.
January 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Justine said…
wow these are fantastic! what a wonderful set of shots telling a story, they really are amazing.
January 6, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Pamela said…
These photos of the desert are so fascinating to me Becca! Wow!
I have so many questions about it.
It is nice to see that it has been untouched and not developed by subdivisions. Are you able to walk in the desert and what type of wild life lurks around?
And as always you have choosen the perfect music for this post!!!
January 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
What a beautiful sight to have experienced!
All of these are just gorgeous!
January 6, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Judy S. said…
Nice photos, Becca! Love that orange kitty too. We were lucky enough to see "pink snow" this week.....
January 7, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Terry said…
We took snow pictures also, but they are gorgeous like the ones you captured. I am also in the desert of CA and it is always a surprize to see the white stuff! Happy new Year!
January 8, 2011 at 7:29 AM
Jillayne said…
Oh my, how beautiful is this - and how odd to see desert plants with snow.
Becca, these pictures are so beautiful! You inspired me to get Photoshop, and now I just have to get my operating system upgraded on Monday and then I will be able to try a few things - next stop - a new camera. One thing at a time though as my brain seems to be able to process only so much at a time.
Thanks for sharing these, once again, you've given me another dose of inspiration!
January 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Lorraine said…
Pete (my dh) and I are amazed..we never knew you could get snow in the desert! great photos
January 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM
starseasons said…
Hi Becca, I thought about you when I heard it had snowed in Las Vegas. It took me awhile to get around to stopping by your blog to see if you caught it on film. Your photos are beautiful.
January 11, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Georgianna said…
I couldn't quite believe it when I heard it had snowed in Vegas but what beautiful proof in your photos! Have a great week! Georgianna
January 11, 2011 at 9:52 AM
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