Wonder Bloom
Photo Location: Arizona
The Superstition Mountains of Arizona occasionally erupt into a spectacular and rare wildflower superbloom, when perfect conditions of winter rainfall, warm temperatures, and sunny spring days transform the rugged Sonoran Desert landscape into a breathtaking tapestry of vibrant Mexican gold poppies, lupine, owl clover, and brittlebush blossoms stretching across the rocky volcanic terrain. These extraordinary superbloom events, which can occur only once every several years, draw photographers, hikers, and nature lovers from across the country to witness the dramatic contrast of brilliant golden and purple wildflowers blazing against the jagged, rust-colored peaks of this legendary and ancient mountain range.
