Pampas Grass – Prescott, Arizona
The bicycle wind decor seeming to rind into the pampas grass was too irresistable to not photograph. Color only.
Splash of Color – Prescott, Arizona
Splash of Color – Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, Arizona
I loved the colors of this image in the fall.
Shadows and Textures – 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.
New Life – Devil’s Highway, Arizona
We stopped to take photos of a rock outcrop lit by the setting sun, and saw this on a hillside opposite of the road. Amid rocks, this small plant is trying to grow and was beautiful in the moment.
Late Fall – Devil’s Highway
Only a few remaining leaves on the trees. Late Fall – Devil’s Highway
Beautiful every day of the year, Boyce Thompson elicits the pure joy of desert species.
One of our favorite places for a relaxing hike (more like a slow wander) is Boyce Thompson Arboretum. We’ve probably taken more photos here than anywhere else.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arizona
There are beautiful sights year-round at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
vine on post – Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Arizona
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arizona
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arizona
A single bloom against the leaves and sky. Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arizona
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
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This peaceful scene is a wonderful place to pause and reflect in the park. I prefer the black and white image
Cactus near bloom at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Good reason to return in a week or two – the blossoms are beautiful
Beautiful flower at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Boyce Thompson Arboretum has signs telling what each of the plants are, but I don’t remember this one. Google images wrongly identifies it as a pineapple. I found that funny.
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
Spiral Cactus – Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The spiral growth pattern of this cactus located at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Arizona was fascinating.
Aloe planted near the remains of a once thriving saguaro cactus
Aloe planted near the remains of a once thriving saguaro cactus. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, AZ
Navajo Nation – near Kayenta Arizona
These rock formations jut out of the flat land all over the area. They make fascinating figures when the light creates shadows within and around them.
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.
Sunrise in the Rockies
The moon setting as the sun rose behind us made me stop on a drive through Colorado. I stood in the windy cold trying to frame the photo to include the nearby church.
Tortilla Flats Sunrise
The flats are most beautiful just at sunrise, appearing suddenly as you crest the hill.
Alligator – Oddysea – Arizona
Alligator – Oddysea – Arizona
Toucan – Oddysea – Arizona
Toucan – Oddysea – Arizona
Toucan – Oddysea – Arizona
Toucan – Oddysea – Arizona
Toucan – Oddysea – Arizona
Toucan – Oddysea – Arizona
Shark – Oddysea – Arizona
Shark – Oddysea – Arizona
Shark – Oddysea – Arizona
Shark – Oddysea – Arizona
Penguin – Oddysea – Arizona
Penguin – Oddysea – Arizona
Town of Hope
Town of Hope – this goes with the “Beyond Hope” sign elsewhere in this album.
Beyond Hope – Arizona
This town has these signs at every point leaving town. They are famous and all over the Internet.
London Bridge – Lake Havasu, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Mesquite – Mojave Desert – Arizona
I love the image of this mesquite branch near the Colorado River water in Parker, AZ. Still better in black and white.
Wildflower
I can’t pronounce the name Phacelia crenulata, Cleftleaf Wildheliotrope. It’s a beautiful purple flower in the rocks.
“Pirate Ship” Parker Arizona
This “Pirate” ship was docked at the restaurant at Pirate’s Cove in Parker Arizona on the Colorado River.
Railing 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.
Park Bridge – Farmington, New Mexico
This iron bridge in Farmington New Mexico is beautiful as it spans the river. I prefer black and white
Park Bridge – Farmington, New Mexico
This iron bridge in Farmington New Mexico is beautiful as it spans the river. I prefer black and white
Mogollon Rim – Arizona
Mogollon Rim – Arizona
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.
Indian Motorcycles – Lowell, Arizona
Lowell is an interesting location – it is a period (1950s) quasi-ghost town one must see.
Old Fort Courage – Navajo Reservation – 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
Salt River near Horse Mesa Dam, Arizona
The views of the Salt River Canyon in Arizona are amazing.
Salt River Canyon 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.
Salt River Arizona
The views of the Salt River Canyon in Arizona are amazing.
Bridge – Roosevelt Lake Arizona
This bridge, on a near hairpin turn on the way to the Roosevelt Dam is too unique not to take a photograph.
Bartlett Dam, Arizona
Bartlett Dam, Arizona
The dam at Bartlett Lake
Each of the dams that provide water for Arizona has a unique beauty.
Tempe Lake Footbridge
We love to stroll this bridge in moderate weather. We used to take tons of photos of the lakefront.
Hieroglyphic Trail – Arizon
Westward view on the way back down from the Hieroglyphic Trail in the Superstition Mountains.
Tree and Saguaro
A small tree grows along side a tall saguaro cactus seeming to bow towards it.
Alstom Point Utah
We drove a rental car through some rugged off-road adventure to get here, but it was worth every bit.
Farm New Mexico
Farm New Mexico
Steins New Mexico
I think these photos look better in black and white, but here’s color for those who disagree.
Steins New Mexico
I think these photos look better in black and white, but here’s color for those who disagree.
Pods – New Mexico
Found near Farmington, New Mexico
Chevelle New Mexico
Interesting tire design
Wildfire – Arizona
Small wildfire in southern Arizona
Rainbow Show Low, Arizona
Taken from the balcony of a hotel room in Show Low, Arizona
Deer and Horses Show Low Arizona
I took this photo with a telephoto lens from the balcony of a hotel room in Show Low, Arizona.
Downtown El Paso
Taken from the roof of a nearby parking garage.
Pecan Farm near Old Mesilla, NM
Pecan Farm near Old Mesilla, NM