Horseshoe Bend 2023

I took a few days to drive up to Horseshoe bend, stopping at the Mongollon Rim and Sedona on the way. This trip to the geological feature was significantly more challenging than a couple years ago. A late summer monsoon storm pushed through bringing with it wind gusts in excess of 50mph. The wind drove the surrounding sand hard enough to fill the creased line of a document that was in the pocket of my shorts and felt like getting hit with a sand blaster. At one point another photographer and I could only crouch down at our space near the edge and wait out the wind. I was going to pick up and go, but another line of storms on the horizon was providing the occasional lightning bolt and so I stuck it out to get this shot, which meant I was there well after sunset and was 1 of only 2 cars left in the parking lot on my way out.

Location: 36°52'43.92" N 111°30'38.994" W // https://bit.ly/HShoeBend2023

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ATC Zero

21 years ago at 9:03 am a Deputy Manager at the FAA’s regional air traffic control center on Long Island issues a command to clear the skies over New York City and its’ surrounding region. Not a single flight will be allowed in or out of New York. At 9:25 am an FAA National Operations manager on his first day at the job issues a nationwide ground stop, halting all aircraft on the ground from taking off. At 9:38 am that same manager makes the decision to land or divert every single aircraft either over the United States or headed this way.

9.11.2001

Location: 33°26'9.42" N 111°59'58.914" W

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Red Mountain Ranch

The late afternoon sunsets over a golf course water hazard in the Red Mountain Ranch neighborhood in Mesa Arizona.

Location:33°29'19.422" N 111°41'3.336" W

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Phon D Sunset

I made a last-minute decision to head out toward the Phon D Sutton Recreation area and ended up paying the price by having to nearly run up a nearby hill to get set up for the last colors of sunset. Situated along the banks of the Lower Salt River the area is an oasis for canoes, tubing and fishing.

Location:33° 32' 48.528" N 111° 39' 40.332" W

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Watson Lake

Located 4 miles outside of Prescott, Arizona, Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells. The lake and surrounding park are open year-round and are a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and boating. The reservoir has an average depth of 50 feet and was purchased, along with the surrounding land, by the City of Prescott in 1997 to be used as a recreational area.

Location: 34°35'29.184" N 112°24'37.278" W

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Sky Harbor

The evening sun set’s over the control tower at Sky Harbor airport with a view of downtown Phoenix in the background.

Location: 33°26'8.808" N 111°59'58.908" W

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The Superstitions

A simple case of the right place at the right time I managed to catch a mix of clouds, rain, sunlight, and a rainbow crossing the face of the Superstition Mountains.

Location: 33°26'12.786" N 111°32'44.844" W

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Saguaro

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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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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Trail 104

Trail #104, aka the Dutchman Trail, winds its way through the Superstition Wilderness near Gold Canyon.

Location: 33°24'10.524" N 111°19'45.798" W

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The Tree

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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Stone and Water

The Secret Slick Rock Trail in Sedona opens up onto a large Mesa with dips and curves etched into it through years of erosion. These troughs will collect and hold rainwater adding an unexpected element to what is essentially an enormous piece of rock.

Location: 34°49'39.42" N 111°48'13.494" W

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NYE

I had no plans for New Year’s Eve but we did have some storms rolling through so I headed out to South Mountain to grab this shot of the radio towers being partially obscured by the cloud layer.

Location: 33°20'27.684" N 112°3'15.246" W

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Valley Sunrise

Sunrise crosses the valley as seen from South Mountain.

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

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Cactus Sunset 2021

I returned to the 19th Ave trailhead recently to repeat a shot I took back in 2019.

Location: 33°20'52.434" N 112°6'8.826" W

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Griffith Park

Two panoramic shots of the Griffith Park Observatory showcasing its proximity to downtown Los Angeles and the beauty of the mountainside it sits on.

Location: 34°7'34.368" N 118°18'17.532" W

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Oak Creek Autumn

The waters of Oak Creek flow by the banks of Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona Arizona.

Location: 34°49'24.534" N 111°47'59.76" W

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Prickly Pear Mesa

This photo was taken on a mesa that is found at the end of the Secret Slick Rock trail. The trail is short, flat and opens up on the mesa which overlooks the Crescent Moon Picnic site with a spectacular view of Cathedral Rock in the background.

Location: 34°49'38.94" N 111°48'14.004" W

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Lockett Meadow

For the past couple week’s I have been itching to get out and see some fall colors. I debated on taking a trip to Washington or Colorado. In the end I decided to focus my attention on a part of Arizona that I’ve driven through a few times but have never stopped in, that being Flagstaff. In particular I was curious to check out Lockett Meadow which I’ve heard amazing things about. Last Monday I finally had the chance to go check it out and it certainly did not disappoint. Lockett Meadow is a mix of rustic camping sites and parking for day adventurers looking for a picnic or hike. The Inner Basin Trail head can be found here and, after gawking at the incredible views, is where I decided to spend my time. The trail provides a sometimes gradual, sometimes not so gradual uphill grade that evens out to switchbacks the latter part of the hike. Unbeknown to me at the time, what you are hiking up is actually the sides of an ancient volcano long since dormant which erupted and formed the San Francisco Peaks. While I I 100% recommend this area and this hike to anyone wanting to get out of Phoenix and out into nature, particularly this time of year when the colors are spectacular, there are a couple things to keep in mind. The last 3 miles of the drive are definitely off-road and while I saw very average passenger cars making the trip don’t expect to bring a trailer up with you…the road is too rough and in some sections barely wide enough to allow two cars to pass each other. Parking at the meadow is pretty good but I would definitely recommend car-pooling to limit the number of vehicles you would have to find spots for. Finally, make sure you bring enough water for your adventure as there are no drinkable water sources on them mountain.

Location: 35°21'32.634" N 111°37'19.038" W

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Superstition Nights

Our monsoon season has pretty much ended here in Phoenix, but we had storms roll through on and off a few days ago. After watching the show from home for a while I decided I needed to get out and capture the scene from somewhere other than my own bedroom window. I headed out to the Superstition Mountains about 3am and stayed there until just after 6 as the storm was abating the light from the day started affecting my long exposures. This image is a 3 shot blend that I thought worked best, but there certainly wasn’t a shortage of amazing photos to be had.

Location: 33°26'51.138" N 111°30'8.178" W

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