Archive for the 'Scenic Views and Landscapes' Category

Sedona, Arizona August 2011

Sunday, August 7th, 2011

Sedona is such a neat place to visit. The Red Rock formations have so much color.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2010

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

The International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The morning sky is flashed and buzzed with bursts of fire that heat the air that fills these colorful balloons. The balloons are inflated in organized rows and launch when ready. On the ground, you can quickly lose sight of the sky as the balloons rise all [...]

Boyce Thompson Aboretum, November 2009

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The Aboretum was filled with color today. The birds were singing such sweet music and the trees were putting on a delightful color show. I hope you enjoy these photos from the day. More info on Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Granite Dells in Prescott, AZ

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Today was a beautiful cool day in Prescott with a wonderful cool breeze. These pictures are from Granite Dells. I joined some friends and went kayaking here. This is really a nice park with lots of water to explore.

July 4th Fireworks in Prescott, AZ

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

This 4th of July I went to Prescott, AZ to escape the hot weather in Phoenix. Here’s some photos from the fireworks show. There was a really nice cool breeze blowing that helped keep it very pleasant for the show.

Full Moon over Goldfield Ghost Town

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Its a full moon over Goldfield Ghost Town. Join us as we look for ghosts. We start at the top of the hill at the church on the mount at sunset. We work our way down the hill through town capturing images of various building after dark. Lulu’s Bordello is looking very quiet tonight. I wonder [...]

Japanese Friendship Garden – Phoenix

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

The Japanese Friendship garden is located just north of downtown Phoenix and is reachable via the lightrail. My photo group decided to visit the park on this fantastic winter day in Phoenix. The weather was cool and we had blue skies. I found the garden very relaxing and spent several hours here contemplating life.

Salt River near Lake Saguaro

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

These photos were taken from the upper drop-off point for tubing on the Salt River. This location is just below the dam at the low point of Lake Saguaro. The view of Four Peaks was kindly pointed out to me by a nice young girl who was enjoying a picnic near the river.

It’s Spring Time in the Arizona Desert

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

It’s spring time at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior Arizona, near Phoenix. I was tipped off to this years bloom by fellow photographer Bob Estrin who has an exhibit of his work on display at the arboretum — I recommend you check it out when you go. My photo mission today was to capture [...]

Mystery Castle on South Mountain

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Today we take a fun tour of Mystery Castle in Phoenix. The Phoenix Pride Commission lists Mystery Castle as a Phoenix Point of Pride. The house was built by Boyce L. Gulley who left his wife and daughter to move to Phoenix when he learned he had tuberculosis in 1930. Gulley was awarded the land under [...]