The Elvis Chapel

Matt Perkins December 13, 2020

This chapel is a movie prop from the 1969 Elvis Presley movie Charo! This in turn sits on property known as Apacheland, an old movie set that has hosted numerous westerns and movies throughout the years. The church has been rebuilt and reconstructed multiple times after surviving two fires and being moved piece by piece to it’s current location along Highway 88. As seen it sits at the base of the Superstition Mountains and is still used today as an actual wedding chapel.

Location: 33°26'50.454" N 111°30'8.808" W

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Alta Sunrise

Matt Perkins October 25, 2020

Two weeks ago I had a photo pickup by Fox 10 news here in Phoenix and distributed to its affiliates. That was awesome………however…….the comments made it clear that many people felt it was a fake photo since there wasn’t a full moon on the date it was posted. So here’s how this whole photo thing works. I run out and take photos as time and energy allow…and then post them on an approximate timeline of once a week. I don’t always, however, post them in chronological order. A photo I take today might go up the same day, the same week…..or might not be posted until several weeks later. So I’m sorry for any confusion but this is just the workflow that works best for me.

I took this photo weeks ago. I came off my last shift for the week and stayed up to go for a hike. I headed out to Laveen to hike the Alta Trail and managed to grab this on the way up.

Location: 33°19'50.339" N 112°8'49.57" W

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Papago View

Matt Perkins October 11, 2020

I actually shot this panorama a couple of weeks ago when I posted the photo of the palm trees reflected on the water, but there was one section of the panorama that was significantly out of focus………….so I went back. The photo was taken at the top of a small hill that hosts a pyramid in which the remains of the first governor of Arizona, his wife, and their families are interred.

Location: 33°27'6.792" N 111°56'41.058" W

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Arrivals & Departures

Matt Perkins October 4, 2020

Was out running around the other evening and managed to catch a shot of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport basking in the glow of another amazing Arizona sunset.

Location: 33°27'6.72" N 111°56'40.914" W

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Papago Park

Matt Perkins September 20, 2020

Just northeast of Sky Harbor Airport sits Papago Park a small recreation area with several ponds, hiking trails, and intriguing rock formations.

Location: 33°27'14.094" N 111°56'49.956" W

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Telegraph Pass

Matt Perkins September 13, 2020

Overlooking Summit Drive and the city below, Telegraph Pass is one of the numerous hiking trails to be found on South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. While not featured in the photo this was shot from a small stone structure that sits at this location. Called The Sanctuary, it is a well-known feature of South Mountain and provides some respite from the sun when out hiking.

Location: 33°19'38.046" N 112°4'29.586" W

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Red Mountain

Matt Perkins September 6, 2020

Mount McDowell, aka Red Mountain, towers above the lower end of the Salt River and the valley to the west with prominent peaks such as Camelback Mountain in the background.

Location: 33°32'10.8014" N 111°41'50.7148" W

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Monsoon Season

Matt Perkins August 23, 2020

Beginning in June and ending in September the Arizona monsoon season provides a much-needed respite from the hot dry days common to our summer weather. Along with the humidity comes an increased prevalence of rain and thunderstorms. This storm came up fast enough that I had to decide between making sure I was able to capture the storm before it blew through and moving to a more picturesque location. In the end, I decided that downtown Phoenix would have to suffice and the storm itself did not disappoint.

Location: 33°27'33.174" N 112°4'29.922" W

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Desert Oasis

Matt Perkins August 16, 2020

A black and white shot of the Lower Salt River as it winds its’ way through the desert.

Location: 33°31'1.3479" N 111°40'42.3121" W

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Water Hazard

Matt Perkins August 2, 2020

While this might look like an everyday duck pond this duck is actually swimming around in a water hazard for the 11th hole at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club. A sizable body of water, this pond collects numerous waterfowl and also has fish and turtles swimming around in it.

Location: 33°29'19.458" N 111°41'3.516" W

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The White Tank Mountains

Matt Perkins July 19, 2020

The White Tank Mountains sit at the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Formed through tectonic activity approximately 30 million years ago, the White Tank Mountains rise to an altitude of just over 4000 feet.

Location: 33°38'19.3097" N 112°28'40.1722" W

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The Bench

Matt Perkins July 12, 2020

Most of the time I take the Mormon Loop trail to the National Trail to get to the Buena Vista overlook but on this day, wanting t make it in time for sunrise, I decided to cheat and drive instead of hike. The overlook allows a panoramic view of downtown Phoenix with Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain in the distance. The overlook features a single bench on which to rest until returning to the trail.

Location: 33°20'37.386" N 112°2'40.422" W

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Lake Grass

Matt Perkins July 5, 2020

Grass shoots spring out of the water along the shoreline at Saguaro Lake.

Location: 33°34'29.52" N 111°30'52.584" W

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Bush Fire Sunrise

Matt Perkins June 22, 2020

Smoke from the Bush Fire drifts over the face of Four Peaks outside of Phoenix. The fire which at this time is 42% contained has burned over 184000 acres prompting numerous closures and evacuations throughout the area.

Location: 33°27'56.982" N 111°28'48.294" W

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The Lower Salt River

Matt Perkins June 15, 2020

I decided to get out of the house and fly the drone after most of the heat of the day had gone. I headed out to a favorite spot off of Bush Highway and along the lower end of the Salt River. While there I managed to get some shots in of another spectacular Arizona sunset.

Location: 33°31'9.546" N 111°40'12.048" W

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The Dragonfly

Matt Perkins June 7, 2020

One advantage of working 3pm to 3am is that I tend to be up most of the night whether I’m working or not. Friday night into Saturday morning I stayed up all night thinking I would just head out and get some early morning shots of the moon. After that was done I wasn’t tired so I decided to venture out to Butcher Jones Recreation Area along Saguaro Lake and hike the Butcher Jones Trail. This is a relatively easy out and back hike and at its’ furthest point overlooks the lake. It was here that I noticed this singular Dragonfly sitting on a branch and, not having a proper taco lens, decided to use my telephoto to get as close as possible without disturbing it.

Location: 33°34'1.344" N 111°30'11.772" W

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The Ridgeline

Matt Perkins May 31, 2020

Sunlight streams over a ridgeline near the salt River in the Tonto National Forest.

Location: 33°32'9.654" N 111°38'59.196" W

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Splash

Matt Perkins May 10, 2020

Every Vlog, Blog, or article I read on building an Instagram or photography following says to stick to one type of photography. Either portraits or animals or street photography or landscapes…..but not to change from one to another once you’ve established a routine. I get it…but it seems to me that having an outlet that is as broad as photography can lend itself to experimentation outside of normal habits. So while this post may seem a bit out of my norm I consider it part of the growing process.

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Phon D. Sutton Sunset

Matt Perkins May 3, 2020

Phon D. Sutton recreation area is a popular spot for hikers, campers, and tubers that sits just outside of Phoenix in the Tonto National Forest. Normally accessible by car the recent COVID restrictions meant that the road was blocked at the far entrance leaving only a small wayside lot from which to view the desert scenery.

Location: 33°32'9.03" N 111°38'58.92" W

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Alta Trail

Matt Perkins April 19, 2020

On the far west side of South Mountain is the trailhead for the Alta Trail. The hike to the top is a moderate two-mile trek that provides a summit view of downtown Phoenix and the west valley. Depending on what time of year you venture up the mountain you may see wildflowers blooming amidst the rocks.

Location: 33°19'54.6" N 112°7'45.12" W