A walkabout in Ida Gulch...

late morning, just a few minutes drive from the house.

Pinhook cactus (Sclerocactus parviflorus).

Pinhook cactus (Sclerocactus parviflorus).

Macro shot of pinhook cactus blossom.

Macro shot of pinhook cactus blossom.

Naked-stem sunray flowers (Enceliopsis nudicaulis) in bloom beneath Parriott Mesa.

Naked-stem sunray flowers (Enceliopsis nudicaulis) in bloom beneath Parriott Mesa.