Stone and Light

Desert Stream

Rivers and streams do cross through the desert here in Arizona. Sometimes big, sometimes small, sometimes dependent on the amount of rainfall we’ve had recently…..but always seeming to stand in stark contrast to the dry and cracked landscape they cross.

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Echo Canyon

Camelback Mountain is arguably the most iconic peak in Phoenix offering an arduous hike on the way up and amazing views from the top. The mountain offers two trails to the top with the Echo Canyon trail being the more challenging of the two. This photo was taken about halfway up during one of the few respites from the 5-41% grade you will encounter on your way up.

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Peralta Canyon Sunset

The sunsets over the Peralta Canyon and Lost Dutchman trail head illuminating a significant monolith and the valley below in a warm glow as day turns to twilight.

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Lost Dutchman Trail

A friend of mine wanted to start the New Year off on a good foot by being out in nature so on New Years Day we headed out to Lost Dutchman State Park to do some hiking. We weren’t able to hike the entire trail but the time out there was well spent and very peaceful. If you’re thinking to yourself that the desert sure looks pretty green for being…well…a desert it’s due to the numerous days of rain we had over the holidays.

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Superstition Road

As fate would have it a friend of mine from my days at Lutherdale was out here this week and we were able to meet up and spend some time together. She agreed to show me a spot she had taken some photos earlier in the week and it did not disappoint.

The rain and storms that had followed the Christmas Holiday were moving on toward the east and we arrived just in time to capture the sunset as it ducked under the clouds and illuminated the Superstition Mountains.

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PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport quite literally sits in the middle of Phoenix offering unusually spectacular views of landing and departing to aircraft to the surrounding community. Approximately 1200 flights and 120,000 passengers arrive and depart every day. Driving to the top of the parking garage gives an unfettered view of the tarmac below and the mountains (some close, some far) that surround Phoenix.

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Lazy Afternoons

The phrase “we’re really hoping for valley fever” is not one we figured we’d be saying around here. We’ve had a worrisome couple weeks with this guy. We noticed that he seemed to be favoring his left hind leg and would whimper or cry when playing with his brother. The initial trip to the doctor left us with a few possibilities including valley fever, hip dysplasia or some sort of cancer. Well, the valley fever tests came back negative. A followup exam seems to point to more of a musculoskeletal issue than anything more serious so while there are still questions to be answered we can breathe a sigh of relief for now.

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Cactus Sunset

There is a trail at the end of 19th Ave. that climbs up the north side of south mountain. It climbs to the ridge line and then traverses across the top. The view on the way up just gets better and better providing endless opportunities for capturing photos of the mountains surrounding and the city below. All this being said, the hike is not for the faint of heart……..or for those who are much more familiar with binge watching Friends on Netflix then conquering grades averaging 30-40 degrees while hauling 20-30lbs of photography gear. #timetogetoffthecouch #ineedtohikemore

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Tempe Bridges

I hope this finds everyone rested up thanks to…and perhaps from the Thanksgiving holiday. After a crazy run of days between jury duty and working, I am enjoying several days off myself. I decided to run over to Tempe Town lake yesterday as I figured it might be a little less crowded than usual and I wasn’t disappointed.

As a side note, I’m always thinking of different ways to present the photos I take. This past year I’ve worked under the timeline of posting one photo per week…..or at least one primary photo per week. Occasionally I’ve had a set of photos and have either posted them as a group or posted one photo and then added the others to the gallery on my website. I am always working to find the balance between posting photos…..and trying not to be the friend that is constantly posting new content and/or asking you to check out items for sale. There is a fine line between keeping you intrigued or leaving you annoyed…. and I’m trying to walk it. So I’m going to start trying something new. If I end up with a series of photos in a shoot I will post a primary photo to FB and Instagram, as most of my traffic is to this account, and any subsequent photos may be posted to Instagram throughout the week What do you think? Good idea? Bad Idea? Couldn’t care less please pass the Thanksgiving leftovers??? Let me know in the comments. Cheers!!

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Chapel of the Holy Cross Overlook

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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Mountain View

Another shot of the Flatiron and Siphon Draw trails in Lost Dutchman State Park.

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Sleepy

Bessie recently came back for a visit allowing me a chance to babysit her Baxter and Hercules. Safe to say that by the time this photo was taken even Bessie was worn out with all the playing and was ready for a nap.

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Phoenix Balloon Festival

A couple weeks ago I decided to take my camera to the Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival. I’ve never been to a hot air balloon festival but enjoyed my time. I got there early enough to see several balloons being put together and inflated….a process that took far less time then I would have thought. All in all it was a fun evening.

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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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The Cathedral of St. Paul

I found myself with some free time on the Sunday afternoon after homecoming at Luther so I decided to wander around the city of St. Paul Minnesota before I had to head to the airport. I lived in St. Paul from January to June of 2000 so I was familiar with the city and its landmarks. When I arrived in St. Paul I found driving access to the city was limited due to the running of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. I parked the car and headed out on foot to see the one landmark I knew I wanted to get pictures of, that being the Cathedral of St. Paul.

The Cathedral underwent three iterations before arriving at its current grand design and location on the corner of Summit and Selby Avenue. The cornerstone for the current building was placed on June 2, 1907, but with more construction to follow the building was finally consecrated in 1958.

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Homecoming Weekend at Luther College Part II

I’ve been slacking a little (ok a lot!) in getting photos from homecoming edited and ready for upload. I had great hopes for plenty of fall pictures from around Luther College and Decorah but the weather, in true midwest fashion, just wasn’t cooperating. As such I only have a few photos to share, but the upside of the weather was that I didn’t worry about running around the city to get as many shots as I could and instead was able to spend the time reconnecting with so many Luther friends. The turnout for homecoming this year was awesome and it was amazing to see so many people I spent so much time with 20 years ago. As with most shared experiences the bond between Luther grad’s is very close and the time spent there will always hold a special place in our hearts. To my fellow classmates from the class of ‘99, it was so good to see all of you and I wish you all continued happiness and success. #SoliDeoGloria

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Homecoming Weekend at Luther College

I flew back to the Midwest for my 20th year reunion at Luther College. The weather forecast was for rain (and so far this morning it hasn't disappointed) so when I saw a little sunshine peaking through the clouds on the drive down yesterday, I decided to take advantage and grab a couple quick pics.

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Country Road

Location: Caledonia, Wisconsin

Background: While I was home this summer my buddy AJ was quite keen to check out my drone. After finding out that his house was within a restricted flight zone, and a failed attempt to fly at a local park due to an unexpected dog show we found a park out amongst the fields in Caledonia. While drone photo’s and video’s are becoming more and more common I still enjoy the unique perspective provided through such a medium.

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Tonto Sunset

This photo was taken hours before the large storm blew through Phoenix last week (view photos from that storm here). At the far end of the roadway in the picture you can see the west end of Saguaro Lake which then feeds into the Salt River and popular tubing spot. A final note of interest, this photo was taken from the exact same location as my post from 9.1.2019……just a different altitude.

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