Snowbird 25/26 Random shots

A few random shots from our back yard and an outing to catch the sunset at Usery Park.  

 

Snowbird 25/27 In Search of the Horses

A few of us from Gold Canyon Photo Club went in search of the elusive wild horses.  While we struck out along the Salt River (did get a nice landscape shot) we did find Moonfire's band along Bush Highway.  Moonfire was born last spring and has really grown. 

Moonfire

   

Snowbird 25/26 Snaps from our patio

Last few days it's been in the 30's so a little hot for doing anything requiring any exertion. Sitting out back reading, snoozing and enjoying the local birdlife is fine with me. If this heat doesn't break I will need to get more beer.

One of my pictures took 2nd place in the Nature category of the Photo Expo competition. Of the pictures I entered this wasn't my favourite but obviously I was wrong.

Gila Woodpecker resting in the shade of our cactus

Heard the leaves of our palm tree rustling and looked up.  
This Harris Hawk had landed and was checking me out. 

Purple Finch

Another beautiful Arizona sunset.  

2nd place in the Nature category of our Photo Expo competition.  
I do love the multi layers in the mountains.