A Room with a View

One of the main attractions of our new home was the view and the wash directly behind us. The wash affords us a little more privacy than most of the park models which usually have another unit directly behind with a shared back yard.  While some use the wash as a dog walking path, for the most part its deserted except for the native residents.  That being the quail, morning doves and cottontail rabbits.  Oh of course can't forget the odd sighting of the bobcat and we are told Javelena are also frequently sighted walking down the wash.  

I thought I would share some of the pictures I have taken so far of our view out back.  For the bird pictures I simply sit on the back patio, set up the tripod and attach the camera with the 200-600mm zoom lens.   For most of the day there isn't much action out back but the birds seem to have a schedule.  Every few hours about 20-30 quail and doves fly in or in the case of the quails come running down the top of the fence or along the bottom of the wash.  They are actually quite comical and they never fail to bring a smile to our face.  

Damm Doves.  Keep stealing my food.

A little staring contest to see who will vacate first. 

Catching them in flight provides some nice images

Coming in for a landing.  Make room guys. 

Getting up close and personal really shows the intricate
pattern made by the birds feathers. 

I do most of my editing in Luminar but spending a little time
in Topaz, above and below, creates some neat effects.  

Almost looks more like a painting than a photo. 

The Superstition Mountains provide for a great view every day.
Changing weather conditions provide a very different look.
Above, rain clouds roll in and hide the top half of the mountain.

The setting sun off to the left of the mountain provides a nice reflected glow.

Thats it for now but given the ease of shooting this location, literally right out our back door, expect more in the future.

Next up I will try to get you caught up on some of our activities plus some more shots from our various outings as well as our Photo Group shoots.  

Later.