Monsoon Season 2022

It’s monsoon season here in Phoenix, and we’ve had multiple days of strong winds, rains, flooding, and thunderstorms. I got off work a little after 3 am on Thursday morning and was treated to quite the light show on my drive home so I ran around until about 8 both at home and south mountain taking in the storm.

Location: 33°27'20.91" N 112°4'15.396" W // Go To Location

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Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

My friend Taylor reached out to me in January with the following text, “Sooo, tickets to Banff in May are low right now……” So, we went. Random out of the blue invitations to amazing travel destinations is definitely something I’m almost always down to entertain. We were in Banff Canada from May 19th to the 24th and the next few posts will involve pictures from that trip.

Our first full day in Banff was already planned to be low-key as we weren’t scheduled to land in Canada until about 10p after a full day of travel. After a few delays, we didn’t arrive at our Airbnb in Canmore until about 3 am. So it was good that we could just wake up whenever on Friday. When we first looked at doing this trip there was definitely one thing I absolutely wanted to do and that was to visit the Yamnuska Wolf Dog Sanctuary about halfway between Calgary and Canmore. It meant we had to backtrack a bit but we didn’t mind since it was pitch black on the way up and this gave us our first glimpse of the mountains.

The sanctuary was created in 2011 to provide public awareness and education about Wolfdogs. The Sanctuary came to be after the founder got her first Wolfdog and came to realize the special needs and challenges that raising and caring for such an animal would entail. The sanctuary rescues Wolfdogs from ill-prepared or dangerous breeding situations or individuals who obtained one thinking it would be like owning any other dog. Many of the Wolfdogs were not treated well and tend to be very wary of human interaction. For this reason, most of the rules, and the safety releases we signed, are positioned far more for the comfort and well-being of the animals than for the humans allowed into their enclosures. A couple of photos seem to show a menacing appearance in the Wolfdogs, but it’s really just a moment in time. The animals were, as advertised, timid, shy, curious and very calm. I cannot overstate the beautiful nature of these animals and if you find yourself anywhere near the sanctuary I highly encourage you to go check it out.

The Sanctuary relies on various forms of income but also heavily on private donations. If you would like to donate follow this link: Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Donations

Location: 51°14'11.004" N 114°37'40.608" W

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Pyramid Trail Sunset

The Pyramid Trail runs between the 19th Ave Trailhead and the National Trail. It is an enjoyable, yet challenging trail consisting of a 1 mile lead up to a 0.8-mile steep climb through numerous switchbacks and then leveling off to a ridgeline view of Ahwatukee and the Phoenix Radio Towers.

Location: 33°19'30.09" N 112°4'36.954" W

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Aspen Grove

Growing up to 80 feet in height and living as long as 200 years, Aspen trees thrive best in locations with moist soil and plenty of sunshine, which makes Flagstaff a prime location.

Location: 35°21'28.212" N 111°37'16.998" W

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Sedona

A shot of the red rocks of Sedona from across the valley.

Location: 34°50'33.906" N 111°49'32.442" W

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Horseshoe Bend

Carved in part by the Colorado River, Horseshoe Bend sits 4 miles outside of Page Arizona. The stone walls tower 1000 feet above the water below offering a distinct view of the river that has become increasingly popular over the past 10 years. A short walk from the parking lot brings you to a railing roughly centered in the bend and stretching about 20 feet, but past that you can wander right up to the edge of the drop on either side. Although we arrived with plenty of late afternoon sunlight left, Taylor and I had no problem spending the time exploring the area until well after the sun had gone down.

Location: 36°52'48.972" N 111°30'37.788" W

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The Red Fox

As fate would have it, I had the opportunity to take a short road trip from Phoenix to Colorado Springs recently with my amazing friend Taylor (@oh.hey.its.tay). On the way we stopped in Telluride as neither of us had been there before and thought a night in the mountains might be a good time. It did not disappoint. The views were amazing of course but perhaps the most unexpected moment was when this Red Fox crossed our path. I would like to say that I noticed it from afar and stealthily stalked it to a grove of tree’s where I managed to snap this photo……..but the truth is I wasn’t doing anything stealthily at 8700 feet sounding like a wounded water buffalo just trying to walk in the snow. Taylor was the one that noticed it and gave me the chance to get this shot. For my wildlife/conservationist friends I would point out that I shot this at 200mm from about 20 feet and for the most part left the little guy undisturbed……..although I did say “hey buddy” once at which point he looked directly at the lens.

HUGE THANKS TO THE LIFT OPERATORS AND STAFF AT TELLURIDE SKI RESORT WHO PROVIDED A FREE GONDOLA RIDE TO THE TOP AND THEN ALLOWED US TO RUN AROUND, UNINHIBITED, FOR A COUPLE HOURS WHILE TAKING PHOTOS.

Location: 37°55'50.934" N 107°49'58.806" W

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Snow Covered

The recent cloud cover, rain and colder temperatures culminated in a beautiful covering of bright snow on our tallest peaks around the valley. Shot from a wayside along highway 88 at a spot named the Apache Gap this is a 25 photo panorama that I stitched together to achieve the final result. I drove out to Canyon lake and took several photos from closer to the water but in the end decided that this wide open vista from a higher elevation provided a better representation of how amazing the view of the snow on the peaks against the blue sky really was.

Location: 33°31'13.206" N 111°27'22.392" W

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Canyon View

A view of the Four Peaks mountain range from the shoreline and through the stone walls of Canyon Lake.

Location: 33°32'20.226" N 111°26'29.058" W

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Moon Rising

The moon rises behind a tree sitting on an overlook in Sedona.

Location: 34°50'33.5639" N 111°49'32.49" W

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Desert Oasis

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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The Bench

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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The Dragonfly

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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Alta Trail

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

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Marcos De Niza Trail

A friend and I decided to find a less-traveled trail of the offerings on South Mountain. The Marcos De Niza Trail starts at the trailhead off of 48th street, climbs quickly and runs along the ridgeline on South Mountain until meeting up with the National Trail. This picture was taken at the terminal point of our hike but the trail continues on for another 1.5miles before meeting the National Trail at the Buena Vista overlook. The day also highlighted the challenge that is dressing for hikes in Arizona during the winter months. The temperature dropped from near 80 at the start to mid 50’s by the time we made it back to the car.

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Fall in Sedona

I took up a trip to Sedona to see some fall colors. I got a bit of a late start and thus found myself unable to get to all the trails and sites I had to hoped to but I still had a good time. It was nice to get out of the city and Sedona is always so beautiful.

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Tonto Nights

The stars and Milky Way rise over a mountain near Saguaro Lake in the Tonto National Forest. Many thanks to my friend Sam for driving out to the middle of nowhere with me to hang out and watch the stars.

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