Treasure Loop

Matt Perkins November 15, 2020

Located on the far east edge of the metropolitan area of Phoenix and its’ surrounding communities, the Tonto National Forest covers an expanse of over 4000 square miles and includes almost 200 hiking trails. This is one of them…..or at least a trail marker for one of them. The Treasure Loop trail is described as a moderate 2.3 mile hike along the base of the Superstition Mountains.

Location: 33°27'34.986" N 111°28'36.948" W

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The Westward Ho

Matt Perkins November 8, 2020

The past few days we’ve had some clouds and light rain roll through the valley which, if it doesn’t completely blanket the city, can provide some truly spectacular sunsets. This has been the case the past few days so I ventured out into my neighborhood to see what the weather might provide.

This is The Westward Ho. It was built as a hotel in 1928 and was the tallest building in Arizona for 30 years. The hotel served as the site for numerous large scale events and weddings. The hotel can also be seen in movies such as the 1998 remake of Psycho, the 1972 movie Pocket Money with Paul Newman and the 1965 movie Bus Stop starring Marilyn Monroe. The antenna on top of the building was used to broadcast the first television station in Phoenix and is now used as a cell tower.

Location: 33°27'18.228" N 112°4'23.46" 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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Dead Tree Moon

Matt Perkins October 18, 2020

Another shot from a rise in Papago Park. I found this dead tree standing alone against the sky and simply waited for the moon to enter the frame. This is a two-shot blend using a technique called focus blending that allows for objects in the foreground and objects in the background to be in focus.

Location: 33°27'6.816" N 111°56'40.698" 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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Highway 88

Matt Perkins September 27, 2020

Cars wind their way up scenic highway 88 as twilight settles over The Superstition mountains.

Location: 33°30'27.336" N 111°27'29.922" 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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Stone Flowers

Matt Perkins August 31, 2020

On the backside of Canyon Lake is an overlook that looks down on both the lake and the valley on the opposite side. This photo was taken on a rock outcropping facing the mountains and the valley below.

Location: 33°31'51" N 111°24'11.4" 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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Storm Clouds

Matt Perkins August 10, 2020

If you’ve seen the Arizona monsoon season, then please let the rest of us here in Phoenix know. It’s had a pretty poor showing this year. I was out flying my drone when I saw these clouds gathering over Ahwatukee. Some cloud to cloud lightning flickered in the distance so I set up my shot and figured I’d just wait for it to roll into frame. After an hour this was about as dramatic as it got. Oh well…I think as with so many things going on in our world today……the general sentiment is……maybe next year.

Location: 33°17'26.556" N 111°59'5.502" 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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Salt River Sunrise

Matt Perkins July 26, 2020

Salt River Sunrise

With a few days off, I decided to stay up and head to one of my favorite spots at sunrise. I arrived in darkness and stayed until the sun was well above the horizon and the heat of the day was starting to settle in. The Salt River is the largest tributary of the Gila River and runs about 200 miles before ending at the southwest edge of Phoenix and gets its’ name from the large salt deposits it flows over near the starting point. This lower section of the Salt River where is photo was taken is widely used for fishing, tubing, and kayaking but is also home to numerous forms of wildlife including the wild horses seen in this photo.

Location: 33°30'52.8649" N 111°41'5.6551" 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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Canyon Lake

Matt Perkins June 28, 2020

Canyon Lake at sunset as viewed from a nearby ridge.

Location: 33°31'50.928" N 111°24'11.502" W

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