Saguaro

Matt Perkins March 13, 2022

The Saguaro cactus is one of the most prominent plants in Arizona. They can tower above the desert with an imposing height over 30 feet tall and weight (when full with water) of up to 4800 pounds. For such a large plant the root structure is relatively shallow with most roots only 4-6 inches underground but spread out from the base as far as the cactus is tall. Provided the right conditions the saguaro cactus can live 150-200 years.

Location: 33°18'12.876" N 112°6'4.728" W

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The Tree

Matt Perkins February 6, 2022

A tree grows out of the rocky ground, framing Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona.

Location: 34°50'33.708" N 111°49'32.46" W

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Red Mountain at Dusk

Matt Perkins January 10, 2021

This photo is a good representation of how lighting can change for the better, even after the sun has set. I got to this location at the south end of the Salt River later then I meant to as I had stopped at my old address to pick up some mail and visit my two favorite furballs. As I was setting up, a man and his daughter were collecting mud from the banks of the river for some sort of project. The man mentioned that I was just a little late for the sunset and I acknowledged that he was right. I took a few shots from their location and then moved to another spot, often used to launch kayaks and small boats. The location provided a well framed shot of the Red Mountain with the water on the bottom and the branches of the tree on top. I probably debated even taking the picture for about 4 minutes but finally decided I might as well since I’d driven all the way out here. After a little back and forth a 30 second exposure stopped down to f 9.0 gave me what I was looking for and I was able to pull enough light and color back out of the scene to make it work.

Location: 33°30'51.7321" N 111°40'58.374" 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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Chapel of the Holy Cross Overlook

Matt Perkins November 24, 2019

The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona Arizona sits high on a hill overlooking the Sedona Valley. The church itself is beautiful and the surrounding views are no less amazing.

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