Autumn is in bloom!

Although the saying is typically "SPRING is in bloom," a whole new crop of colors has sprouted around here!  Contrary to popular belief, Arizona is not all brown, dusty, and dry.  There is more to the terrain than mere dirt piles, crispy brush, and cacti--at least in Scottsdale, which maintains patches of lush grass and colorful plants.  Inspired by the new blooms, I walked around our condo complex yesterday and created a photographic survey of the bountiful rainbows among the foliage, particularly in flowering shrubs and groundcovers.  Enjoy!