Weathered Wood Shingles – Lowell, Arizona
Loved the texture of this old wood shingle roof. Only produced in black and white.
The only shade in the desert, make it yourself
The shadows formed by the desert sun were intriguing
Canyon Lake Arizona
This railing caught my eye when we were eating at the restaurant on the lake. Though I prefer it in black and white, I also produced a color version due only to the golden hue formed by the yellowish light.
Alley – Prescott, Arizona
The shadows and textures formed by the late afternoon sun fascinated me while walking through Prescott on one of our many visits there.
Silver Leaf Nightshade – Devil’s Highway – Arizona
The form of this plant creates light/shadow patterns that required black and white photography only.
New Mexico Farm
The tree presiding over this New Mexico Farm formed a beautiful photo I could not resist.
Shape and Texture – Holbrook Arizona
This little picnic area formed a beautiful patter of light and shadow in the desert sun. I would have only produced a black and white image, but the bright red table looked awesome in color.
Barrel Cactuses – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Arizona
The sheer number and crowded placement of these barrel cacti were of such beauty in the desert sun. I much prefer the black and white image, but the original color image is available.
Our Lady Statue, St. Johns, Arizona
I found this in the Catholic Cemetery at St. Johns, Arizona. The interplay of light and shadow on the weathered statue fascinated me. Only in black and white can I capture the allure.
Navajo Nation near Kayenta
The angular lines of this rock formation, coupled with the wind-blown tree growth caused me to stop and take photos near the town of Kayenta. I was driving from Farmington, New Mexico to Page, Arizona. Best seen in black and white.
Spiral Cactus – Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The spiral growth pattern of this cactus located at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Arizona was fascinating.
Mesquite – Mojave Desert – Arizona
The leaves seem delicate, forming a pretty pattern along the Colorado River.
Shapes and Texture – Page, Arizona
The shapes, texture, and interplay with the sunlight in Page Arizona, near the Glen Canyon Dam
Apache Trail Shed
This shed built partly into the mountainside beckons for a visit.
Ayer Lake, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Arizona
This peaceful scene is a wonderful place to pause and reflect in the park. I prefer the black and white image, but made a color version also.
The saguaro still rules
Still standing and showing the way to the other flora growing in the garden.
A scene sculpted in rock along the Salt River in Arizona
I studied this rock formation for a long time before taking photos, it was fascinating to me as the light formed deep shadows in the crevices of time.
Mount Humphries Flagstaff Arizona
The hazy effect from the storm over the mountain looks ideal in black and white, though I did also produce a color version.
Steins, New Mexico
Steins ‘Ghost Town’ in New Mexico. There are residents here, so I tried to be courteous. It feels abandoned due to the many ruins at the site. The train passing through provided a great opportunity for a photo.
Police Station in Lowell Arizona
Lowell is an interesting location – it is a period (1950s) quasi-ghost town one must see.
Grouper @ Odyssea in Arizona
The strong textures demanded that this photo be black and white only. There is no color version.
Antelope Canyon X – Navajo Nation – Arizona
This slot canyon near Glen Canyon is unendingly beautiful with different patterns throughout the day. My camera equipment was damaged by the sand blowing through the canyon.
Antelope Canyon X – Navajo Nation – Arizona
This slot canyon near Glen Canyon is unendingly beautiful with different patterns throughout the day. My camera equipment was damaged by the sand blowing through the canyon.
Utility Lines – Gallup, New Mexico
These utility lines almost glow with reflection of the evening sun in Gallup, New Mexico
Foliage along the ‘Devil’s Highway’ in Arizona.
Monochrome only. The strong contrast of the foliage growing on the hillside along the road required color be stripped away.
Salt River near Horse Mesa Dam, Arizona
The views of the Salt River Canyon in Arizona are amazing.
Salt River near Horse Mesa Dam, Arizona
The views of the Salt River Canyon in Arizona are amazing.
Salt River near Horse Mesa Dam, Arizona
The views of the Salt River Canyon in Arizona are amazing.
Salt River near Horse Mesa Dam, Arizona
The views of the Salt River Canyon in Arizona are amazing.
Bartlett Dam Arizona
My first view of Bartlett Dam in the early morning
Bartlett Dam, Arizona
This view emphasizes the mossy pattern on the spillway to the left.
Hieroglyphic Trail, Arizona
The tree growing near the saguaro almost seems to be bowing towards it. Most beautiful in black and white.
Farmstead Springerville
Farmstead near Springerville Arizona, nestled in the valley.
Abandoned Homestead – Arizona
Abandoned Homestead – Arizona
Old Fort Courage – Navajo Nation – Arizona
This old “Fort” was once a tourist attraction on Route 66
Old Fort Courage – Navajo Nation – Arizona
This old “Fort” was once a tourist attraction on Route 66
Old Fort Courage – Navajo Nation – Arizona
This old “Fort” was once a tourist attraction on Route 66
Old Fort Courage – Navajo Nation – Arizona
This old “Fort” was once a tourist attraction on Route 66
Catfish – Oddyssea – Arizona
Catfish – Oddyssea – Arizona
Driftwood, Lee’s Ferry, Arizona
Driftwood on the beach area at Lees Ferry on the Colorado River just upstream from the Grand Canyon
Glen Canyon Dam – Page, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam – Page, Arizona
Salt River near Horse Mesa Dam, Arizona
The views of the Salt River Canyon in Arizona are amazing.
Park Bridge – Farmington, New Mexico
This iron bridge in Farmington New Mexico is beautiful as it spans the river. I prefer black and white, though I also produced a color version.
Park Bridge – Farmington, New Mexico
This iron bridge in Farmington New Mexico is beautiful as it spans the river. I prefer black and white, though I also produced a color version.
“Devil’s Highway” Arizona
Looking back down the hill at Devil’s Highway in Arizona. This used to be highway 666, hence the nickname.
Hairpin Bridge
This concrete bridge doubles as drainage tile on a mountain near Roosevelt Lake Arizona.
Shark – Odyssea – Arizona
This shark at Odyssea looks menacing, but might be in need of dentures.
Shark – Odyssea – Arizona
This one has no need of dentures.
Lost Childhood
Pine Street School in Globe Arizona sits abandoned in this photo. Shooting the ghostly shadows through the fence created a mood of separation that I felt in seeing the scene.