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The Flower Hour #15: Desert Daisy

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Does this desert daisy brighten your day? I hope so. It brightened mine when I looked back at this desert scene taken in January 2019.

Pinnacle Peak
Daisies at Pinnacle Peak, Arizona

“Desert flowers live and thrive in a world that’s often harsh, but they bloom and smile even in the midst of it all.” – Unknown

For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves and plants, cacti, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour, but please use your own photography. And you have all week to link to this post.

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69 responses to “The Flower Hour #15: Desert Daisy”

  1. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    Hi Terri, this is such a gorgeous picture. I love yellow flowers.
    I’m not sure if I need to share the link but here’s mine for the flower hour.

    https://smithavpennings.com/2026/02/03/poetry-photography-markets-cffc-challenge-tanka-tuesday-03-02-26-flower-hour/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Smitha! I enjoy capturing an interesting perspective. Thanks for linking and its a good idea to include the link in the comments. 😁

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    2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Smitha, my internet is down today still. I’ll have to come back to read your post.

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      1. Smitha V Avatar
        Smitha V

        Sure, Terri. Take care and hope you get back your connection soon. Xxx

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  4. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    I so love that forst photo of the desert daisy! The DOF is brilliant!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Maria! Pinnacle Peak in the background beckoned to be taken with the daisy!

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  7. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Reaching for the sky! xx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Definitely, Jo, thank you!

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  9. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    Against the blue sky backdrop, these desert daisies are just lovely 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hammad! I had to capture Pinnacle Peak in the background!

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  11. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Hi Terri, here you go: https://roberta-writes.com/2026/01/29/roberta-writes-tanka-tuesday-esther-chiltons-writing-challenge-dverse-cffc-thursday-doors-the-flower-hour/

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  13. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    This is a delightful photograph, Terri. I’ll take a look for a flower.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie!

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      1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
        robertawrites235681907

        🌸

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  14. mariawijk Avatar
    mariawijk

    A bit of sunshine in a flower. Love the view of the rocky hill in the background contrasting to the soft yellow flower.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Maria! It was a moment of fun inspiration!

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  16. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Daisies are such cheerful flowers! Here’s mine this week: https://grahamsisland.com/2026/01/28/rothschilds-slipper-orchid/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      They are, thank you, Graham!

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  18. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    Daisies –standing beautifully!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hazel! 🌼

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        My pleasure, Terri

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  19. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Yes, any peek at color these days of ever-present gray skies and all-white landscape is a welcome way to brighten our Winter days.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Truly, thank you, Linda!

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  20. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Beautiful shot, Terri.
    The desert daisy shines, proof that even in harsh places, life can bloom and inspire.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Beautifully said, thank you, Mr Philo!

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Welcome, Terri. 🙏

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  22. pamperrault21 Avatar
    pamperrault21

    Yes. Yes! Thank you, my day was immeasurably brightened my bleak, cold, winter day! I’d never seen (nor, if I’m truthful, heard of) a desert daisy. Great choice! xx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I’m picking flowers out of the archives these days, Pam. We hope we’re in Arizona for a possible superbloom in March.

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      1. pamperrault21 Avatar
        pamperrault21

        Pea-green with envy is me!!!

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  25. lbrcorner☕︎ Avatar
    lbrcorner☕︎

    I love the angle and it’s beautiful. 🙂 Here’s mine, https://tblbkreviews.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/tues-the-flower-hour-15/ newbie

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Lily, I always love an unusual angle. Thanks for linking and following, and welcome!

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  27. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    I like how the photo leads the eyes upwards Terri 😀

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Brian! We climbed around on Pinnacle Peak near Scottsdale, Arizona a few years ago. I like the desert in the winter!

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        It is rather special I am sure Terri. Would be so different to summer

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  28. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Terri, I love daisies and I love the way you captured these.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Beth. I’ve caught a few scenes like this…a somewhat ordinary flower with a wow background. Fun stuff!

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  29. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    I can feel their warmth! 💛

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna! Hope you are staying warm!

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      1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
        Bay Photos By Donna

        We are trying our best! You too!!

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  31. Prior... Avatar
    Prior…

    such a great yellow

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Yvette! I’m craving yellow these days!

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      1. Prior... Avatar
        Prior…

        😊

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  32. Ritva Sillanmäki Photography Avatar
    Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

    I am always in awe what life / nature survive in desert conditions. Here is mine https://sillarit.com/2026/01/27/the-beauty-of-dried-hydrangeas/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Ritva, I agree!

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  34. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Beautiful! I love the delicate stems too! Great photo, Terri.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Suzette! I’m still not sure what kind of flower these are. Google Lens didn’t give me a definitive answer. Daisy family perhaps.

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Sounds good to me. I am not good at identifying flowers and plants. They are beautiful.

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  35. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Yellow flowers have this ability to brighten anyone’s day, I think. They are very lively. Here’s my entry:

    https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/buzzin-around/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I agree , Egidio! We hope to see a superbloom when we go back in March.

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  36. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    Absolutely—it truly does brighten the day. 🌼 This feels like a quiet moment of joy captured in a place we don’t always associate with softness. The desert daisy standing tall at Pinnacle Peak is a lovely reminder that beauty doesn’t wait for perfect conditions; it blooms anyway. Your reflection adds warmth and invitation, making the image feel shared rather than simply shown. A gentle, uplifting post that celebrates resilience, memory, and the simple grace of noticing.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. The desert has its own quiet beauty!

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  37. Jodie Avatar
    Jodie

    Oh, I was hoping you were out here now so we could meet up!! Let us know if you are coming out anytime soon,
    XOOX
    jodie

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Hi Jodie! I took that pic with Ingrid 6 years ago! We’ll be in AZ the first 2 weeks in March! I’ll let you know.

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      1. Jodie Avatar
        Jodie

        Yay…that will be wonderful
        OXOX

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