The one thing that has never failed to stand out about living in Arizona is just how green the desert is. The Sonoran desert is known for being the hottest, but also the greenest desert in the world. I think that’s one of those things […]
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Summer, monsoon sunset
The colours brought me there and the sparks in the distant clouds kept me on the top deck of the parking garage. Monsoon season is a beautiful time of year in Arizona. And it rains. Like—really rains. The temperature drops and we’ve got a bit […]
A quick look back at 2021
Sharing a few of my personal favourite images of the past year. The places and moments that have meant the most to me. Looking back, it was a more eventful year than I remembered with some really wonderful highlights that I’m glad I have photographic […]
I found a new perspective
Our usual parking spot wasn’t available in our building’s car park. So, higher and higher we went until we hit the top floor of the car park where there were plenty of spaces. Hang on a second—I thought. I can see the whole freaking city […]
Scenes from a Cornville Ranch
At the beginning of September, I took a trip up to Arizona wine country for a few days to a) do some wine drinking and b) get out of the Phoenix heat. A) was achieved. B) barely thanks to a mini heatwave that just so […]
Is summer coming to an end?
It might be a little too soon for me to celebrate, but we had our first sub 100F day earlier this week since summer began. I’ve been able to have breakfast sitting outside. Summer is officially winding down and I can’t wait. Taken last year […]
Respect to astrophotographers
I downloaded the app. I watched the app’s tutorial videos. I checked the weather. I watched some videos and read some tutorials about the how of astrophotography. I packed the right kit. And yet, I was still unprepared. Taken in Cornville, Arizona, this was my […]
Down the garden path
I can barely remember taking this photo. But I do remember being in Oxford. Having a wander around with my brother. Getting introduced to a new place because of this photo. (And others taken on the same day.) I’m reminded of the lovely ever-changing British […]
Disappearing into the sky
I didn’t notice. I thought I was being observant. Taking the time to take in what I was seeing, but I didn’t see it. I didn’t see until now that the antenna atop the Westward Ho looks like it’s disappearing into the sky. But I […]