Railroad Park

I shot an event for the Diabetes Network of Arizona (https://www.diabetesnetworkaz.org) in January at Railroad Park in Scottsdale. As you might have guessed, one of the main attractions is a 5/12 scale fully functional steam locomotive that pulls cars behind it that guests can sit in. This is definitely something that would have loved as a kid.

Location: 33°32'15.042" N 111°55'27.984" W // https://bit.ly/railroadprk

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Canyon Crossbill

In early morning light a Red Crossbill sits perched on a dead tree limb at the edge of the Grand Canyon.

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Location: 36°3'28.596" N 112°7'59.484" W // https://bit.ly/canyoncrossbill

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Desert Blue

Blue hour settles over the desert at Phon D. Sutton Recreation area with the blurred shape of Four Peaks in the distance.

Location: 33°32'9.804" N 111°38'59.718" W // https://bit.ly/bludesert

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The Still Wild

The goal, as I see it, is to get out in nature, find a great spot to take pictures from and come home excited about a good frame or even a good series of frames. While this does happen sometimes it is also very common for me to hike or drive out to a spot and spend an evening taking photos but not be all that excited about what I’ve captured. In this case an evening out at the lake with a friend where I thought we might get a fantastic sunset didn’t pan out so I went home dumped the photos and moved on. A second look, now months later, and this frame caught my eye. This is why I generally keep every frame I shoot, just in case.

Location: 33°31'51.684" N 111°24'11.688" W // https://bit.ly/theStillwild

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Under the Desert Sky

The towering rock formations bask in the glow of sunset at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

Location: 33°27'6.642" N 111°56'40.614" W //https://bit.ly/desertskypapago

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Stone Tower

One could not be faulted for thinking that landscape photography is about capturing the vast beauty of nature with a wide angle lens, taking in as much of the scenery as possible. This is definitely true and probably true most of the time, but landscape photography can also be zeroing in on a particular part of that vastness and highlighting the details not seen from afar. Here the jagged walls of Gold Canyon rise above the desert as a hawk rides the wind overhead.

Location: 33°23'20.058" N 111°21'54.402" W // https://bit.ly/3GyeuoW

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Canyon Lights

This was another perfect evening spent in Gold Canyon hiking amongst the cactus and hanging out until the sun went down. One of the best things about living in the Phoenix metropolitan area is how quickly you can get out of it to be surrounded by nature and peace and quiet.

Location: 33° 23’ 20.058” N 111° 21’ 54.312” W // https://bit.ly/CanynLights

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Odin

Most photographers have a particular focus. Animals, landscape, photojournalism, portraits, sports. As such most photographers with an instagram account have followers who follow based on those categories. They expect to see landscapes, portraits, sports..etc..etc. So if I had to guess most people who follow my photography expect to see landscapes. I’ve got to tell you, however, if I see an opportunity to grab a good frame (even if nobody else likes it) I’m going to at least try. Meet Odin! (No he’s not mine)

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Cactus Ridge

Three cacti stand against the sunset on the side of Red Mountain.

Location: 33°32'9.834" N 111°38'59.67" W // https://bit.ly/CactsRdge

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Solitude

A single egret stands alone in the waters of the Salt River at sunset.

Location: 33°30'52.554" N 111°40'54.216" W // https://bit.ly/azsolitude

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The Climbout

Birds in flight bracket their mechanical cousin as a commercial jet climbs toward the clouds after departing Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.

Location: 33°27'9.312" N 111°56'41.436" W //https://bit.ly/PHXClimbOut

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Winding

Light trails from cars paint the roadway in front of the Superstition Mountains.

Location: 33°30'27.312" N 111°27'29.778" W //https://bit.ly/WindingSupes

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Phoenix

The downtown skyline of Phoenix at sunset.

Location: 33°27'6.474" N 111°56'40.362" W //https://bit.ly/dntnphoenix

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West Valley

Farm fields, clouds, and mountains converge at sunset in the west valley as seen from a ridge line off of the Alta Trail.

Location: 33°19'49.872" N 112°8'49.974" W //https://bit.ly/wvalleyphx

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Desolate

A single, tattered American flag flies over the barren ground of a Native American Indian reservation in northern Arizona. A once strong and proud people, the Native American populations in Arizona and across the U.S. have suffered greatly under predominantly European settlers and, in more modern times, governmental oppression for over 500 years. With the highest rate of poverty among all minority groups many reservations struggle with drug, alcohol, and violent crime rates that are 2.5 the national average or more. While missing persons data exists for every other group in the United States, there is no such data for Native American women, and the true total of those missing will never be known.

Location: 36°6'10.72" N 111°19'7.79" W // https://bit.ly/azdesolate

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Stone Hues

The mix of light, shadow, and rock produced some unexpected colors while going through Antelope Canyon. I was delighted having expected a more monochromatic experience.

Location: 36°51'44.178" N 111°22'29.31" W // https://bit.ly/stonehues

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House of Stone

Antelope Canyon is located in northern Arizona, east of Page, within the Navajo Nation. This stunning slot canyon was formed over thousands of years by flash flooding and wind erosion, which carved the smooth, flowing sandstone walls into the narrow, twisting passageways seen today. Seasonal monsoon rains rush through the canyon, deepening and sculpting its curves while depositing and removing sand from the floor. The Navajo people, who have inhabited the region for centuries, historically used the canyon for shelter and spiritual purposes. They viewed it as a sacred place, believing its walls held a connection to nature’s power and harmony. Today, the Navajo continue to protect Antelope Canyon, offering guided tours that share its cultural significance and natural history with visitors from around the world.

Location: 36°51'44.496" N 111°22'29.124" W // https://bit.ly/HouseofStone

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The Bend

The sun sets over the cool water and canyon walls of Horseshoe Bend outside of Page, AZ.

Location: 36°52'46.452" N 111°30'37.848" W // https://bit.ly/Th3Bend

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Shadows of the Night

Papago Park tables are illuminated by the overhead lights on a dark and foggy night in Phoenix, Arizona.

Location: 33°27'10.734" N 111°56'43.278" W //https://bit.ly/Shadowsofthenight

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Eye Spy

The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl native to the Americas, known for its unique habit of nesting in burrows dug by animals like prairie dogs and ground squirrels. Unlike most owls, it is active during the day and night, hunting insects, small mammals, and occasionally reptiles. With bright yellow eyes, a round head without ear tufts, and brown feathers with white spotting, it blends well into its open grassland habitats. Found across the western United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America, burrowing owls face threats from habitat loss and declining populations of burrowing mammals. Conservation efforts, such as preserving habitats and installing artificial burrows, aim to support these social and charismatic birds, which play a vital role in controlling insect and rodent populations.

Location: 33°27'3.558" N 111°56'49.902" W //https://bit.ly/EyEspy

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