Alabaster Wild October The mama is down below

The mama is down below herding the chicks among the cactus and agave

The males are often seen perched atop a cactus or wall surveying the area to warn of possible danger

At the peak of the blooming season

It requires 2-4 weeks for production

This one was certainly not camera shy

Alabaster Wild October The mama is down belowWatercolor on gallery wrapped canvas 24 x 18 Summertime monsoons are a real treat. The desert responds in the most amazing way. This past summer we had record breaking rains and with it came a late summer bloom that rivaled the desert in springtime. These Desert Datura popped up along all my favorite trails glowing in the summer sun. Shipping charges will be billed separately. Crating, shipping and insurance can range from $50 to $500 on average,