Going, going....gone

I’ve mentioned in the past that a sunset is a progressive event and that you should definitely stay put after the sun has passed over the horizon for a chance at some epic light and colors. This series of photos is a perfect example of that. Two of the photos were taken around the time the sun cleared the horizon and the third was taken almost an hour later.

I have had these photos up at my computer for about a week now and despite my best efforts have completely failed at being able to pick which one I wanted to post for this week. As such I’m taking the lazy way out and simply posting all 3.

Location: 33°27'15.93" N 111°56'43.854" W

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Superstition Rise

A leading edge of the Superstition Mountains rises out of the valley floor in Lost Dutchman State Park. This edge is one side of a gap in the mountains that provides a path for the Siphon Draw trail to the top of the Flatiron.

Location: 33°28'24.384" N 111°28'30.78" 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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Lunar Eclipse

Tonight we were greeted with a full moon and a partial lunar eclipse at the same time. This compilation of events meant we were seeing the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years.

Location: 33°27'20.322" N 112°4'10.302" W

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Autumn Leaves

Leaves cover the trail at Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona, Arizona.

Location: 34°49'30.126" N 111°48'10.308" 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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Framed

A few weeks ago I headed north to Flagstaff with a friend of mine from my Chandler Store Apple days. The plan was to check out the fall colors and see some of the city that at that point I hadn’t been to at all. The colors weren’t really out in full effect on that visit but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have an amazing time enjoying the view from different vantage points including this view of the San Francisco Peaks from the grounds of the Flagstaff Arboretum.

Location: 35°9'40.668" N 111°43'50.232" W

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Sunrise

The sun rises over the the horizon as a car passes in front of "The Mittens" in Monument Valley.

Location: 36°58'50.832" N 110°6'44.742" 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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The Narrows

Going off the beaten path, the West Fork Trail continues around the bend for those willing to wade through the crystal clear waters of Oak Creek.

Location: 34°59'33.36" N 111°44'23.538" W

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Aperture: ƒ/22.0. Focal Length: 35.0mm. Shutterspeed: 1/30. ISO:100

These Thousand Hills

Another day, another sunset as seen from the trails here in Phoenix. This was taken on the far east side of South Mountain on the Pima West Loop Trail.

Location: 33°22'2.832" N 111°59'8.184" W

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The Hills

Late afternoon sunlight cuts through a hot and hazy day in Sedona illuminating the side of Cathedral Rock and other formations in the background.

Location: 34°48'7.794" N 111°45'53.712" W

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Forrest Gump Point

If this shot looks familiar to you, it should. This is US Hwy 163 and it runs through Utah on its way to Monument Valley. The road and view look familiar because this is the spot where Forrest Gump decided he had had enough of running and headed home to his beloved Alabama. I was racing the clock and had already missed the sunset when I arrived here and wasn’t even sure if any of the (rather rushed) photos would be salvageable. I had just enough light and color left in the sky to fire off a few frames while dodging traffic (for being out in the middle of nowhere, at dusk, the road was surprisingly busy) and other photographers.

Location: 37°6'6.024" N 109°59'25.812" W

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The Pier

The ocean rolls in on the Hermosa Beach Pier.

Location: 33°51'41.964" N 118°24'12.528" W

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Moonrise

The moon rises over the valley floor with West Mitten Butte in the foreground.

Location: 36°58'51.24" N 110°6'45.72" W

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Hollywood Nights

Sitting on approximately 3000 acres of donated land overlooking downtown Los Angeles, the Griffith Park Observatory first opened in 1935 and sees 1.6 million visitors every year. The observatory contains numerous exhibits and more than 7 million people have viewed the universe through it’s 12 inch Zeiss refractor telescope, more than any other telescope in the world. Given its Hollywood Hills setting it’s no surprise that the observatory has featured prominently in numerous tv and movie productions including multiple Terminator movies, San Andreas and La La Land.

Location: 34°7'5.274" N 118°18'2.166" W

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