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 [...]
The Superbowl comes to Phoenix this year and generates parties all over town. There was a very big party on Tempe Town Lake which included a free concert and nearby NFL sponsored private party at the Tempe Arts Center. Here are some photos of the lake and the fireworks show that followed. These photos were taken from [...]
Chase Field offers a guided tour for fans as many Major League stadiums do. Chase Field is home to the Arizona Diamond Backs (DBacks). Today, I joined a group to get the Chase Field experience. Does this tour hit a Home Run?
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 [...]
Today was a group hike on the Hidden Valley loop by way of Fat Man’s Pass. It is an easy four mile loop on the top of South Mountain. We are starting from the Buena Vista Lookout parking lot at 10 am and hiking a total of four miles on easy trails.Hidden Valley is probably the [...]
Its a bright Saturday morning, and Scorpion Gulch is on the agenda. Scorpion Gulch is located along the entrance road to South Mountain Park and on the road heading up to Dobbins Lookout on Central Avenue. The park is just south of downtown Phoenix. This South Mountain location should be on every visitors list of [...]
Fall colors are on display at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior, Arizona. The state park is about 55 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona. The aboretum is the best place I know to find fall colors around Thanksgiving. The gardens come to life with golds and reds and inspire a thanksgiving attitude. I hope this photo [...]
Have you been to Jerome? From tent city to prosperous boom town. Why did so many people moved to Jerome?
I woke up early this morning to meet a group of local photographers at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, AZ. We met very early, took pictures for a while, then went to a local Denny’s for breakfast. It was fun meeting other photographers in the area and I’m sure to meet with them again. Check [...]
As I was going downtown Phoenix this morning, I decided to stop by the Phoenix Memorial Park to take a few photos of the 9/11 Memorial and the park. The park is well maintained and worth the visit. The first monument here is the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial. I’m very thankful to the sacrifice they all have [...]