Because it has been a rainy winter in Arizona, expectations are high for a colorful spring wildflower season in the desert.  I drove up to Bartlett and Horseshoe Lakes, about 50 miles northeast of Phoenix, a couple of days ago and, while it is still a little early, there are already dense patches of lupine and poppies.  The reservoirs are filled to brimming and the mountainsides are green…. at least for a few more weeks.

Poppies

Bartlett Lake

Lupine