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 […]
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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 […]
Catching the morning light
Do you have a favourite cactus? Having lived in the desert for a few years, I think I have a few favourites. The cutests of all has to be the bunny ear cactus. It looks cute enough to touch with the morning light dancing so […]
Arizona, you beauty
I am continually reminded of how effing beautiful this state is. When most folks think of Arizona, their minds immediately go to the desert landscapes and saguaro cacti. But head into the mountains, and you’re met with vistas like this. North east of Payson, AZ […]
The embrace
It’s bizarre that we humans like to put faces to inanimate or non-human objects. Might be a bizarre human trait but it’s also highly amusing. Don’t tell me I’m the only one who sees two saguaro hugging in this photo
Looking very civil
Taken at that time of the mid-morning on a weekday when folks are at work, the lunch break is still a little while away, and restaurants are prepping for a mildly active Monday lunch time. This cute little storefront is Hot Daisy Pizza on Roosevelt […]
Sunrise through the blinds
Is there any other scene that doesn’t immediately scream “Arizona desert” than this one? Three to four different types of cacti and some warm, morning sunlight. Yes, this is a very pleasing scene for me. Counting down the days to cooler weather and more outdoor […]
The greenest I’ve seen (in summer)
That day, wandering around the neighbourhood it struck me just how green everything was. Sure, the Sonoran Desert has been dubbed the greenest desert in the world. But with the recent rainfal, everything looks so much more green and lush. Whether it’s the hillsides and […]