Another day another hike.
Early morning makes for nice soft side light and a blue haze on the distant mountains. Results - a moody Arizona morning.
Full disclosure. This was shot mid morning with no Milky Way anywhere in sight. But when you have the technology a little experimentation makes for interesting results.
Next hike the Arizona trail at Picket Post.
Here are a few shots from our hike last Wednesday up the Hieroglyphic trail. Its a short trail but gets pretty rocky up towards the top. Great views is the reward for the climb.
Not unusual to see a cactus at the top of a rocky outcropping but where this deciduous tree gets its nourishment from is a mystery.
Seen better days.
Love this shot with all the different layers in the background. The haze in the distant mountains makes for a very mellow feeling.
Don't do a lot of B&W but this shot seemed to call out for it.
Took today off to rest the weary body and hoped to get caught up on the blog. Still have pictures from one more hike to edit but its time for bed and another hike tomorrow morning so it looks like getting caught up will have to wait.
Our reno project is coming along and the outside should be complete by Tuesday or Wednesday. Then we can move inside. We are hoping the flooring will be installed by the 1st week of January and furniture delivery shortly after. Will keep you posted.
A few weeks ago we went to Boyce Thompson Arboretum for our first time this year. We got memberships so we will be making a few more visits before the winter is over. The following pictures are just a few shots from our brief visit.
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| BTA sports a little rose garden which is pretty much at its seasons end. Still a few good blooms left. |
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| A crested Saguaro in the background. |
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| This tree seems to shed its bark. |
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| This tree has a very smooth bark the colour of copper. |
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| Eucalyptus trees are massive with very smooth white bark |
I've got pictures from a few hikes we have done so those will be coming up next.
Till then.
