Posts in Category: Trips
California Condor
Went to the Grand Canyon today and desperately wanted to see one of the famous California Condors. After 5 hours, and seeing nothing but Ravens, a walk along the Rim Trail to the El Tovar Hotel, suddenly 2 Condors appeared. Of course, I had the camera put away but managed to get this nice shot of one in full span above the American Flag.
Patience pays off!
Red Rock Country
Sedona, Arizona, known as Red Rock Country. This was taken in the Red Creek Crossing area around Sedona. Very beautiful drive through Oak Creek Canyon on the way from Flagstaff to Sedona. You can follow my trip at
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Monument Valley Sunrise
After a night sleeping out under the stars, it was time to head to the far end of Hunt’s Mesa to photograph the sunrise. The warm sun bathed Monument Valley and brought out the deep red in the sandstone.
Sunset on Hunt's Mesa
Silhouette of a Juniper tree on top of Hunt’s Mesa in Monument Valley Tribal Park.
Monument Valley Tribal Park
Monument Valley is a Navajo Nation tribal park, straddling the border of northeastern Arizona and southeastern Utah of the Colorado Plateau. It preserves the Navajo way of life and some of the most striking and recognizable landscapes of sandstone buttes, mesas and spires in the entire Southwest. The area is entirely within the Navajo Indian Reservation near the small Indian town of Goulding.
We spent Friday evening camping out on top of Hunt’s Mesa. The view from this mesa is without words. Although we did not have the best weather for sunrise and sunset photography, it was still an amazing time.
Snow rails
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This was taken outside Denver, Colorado on Amtrak. The scenery along this route is indescribable.
Historic Sunset Station
This is another faux tilt-shift effect. It is fun going back to old photos that I thought were throw aways. The effect adds an entirely new dimension to the perceived view. In this shot is the Historic Sunset Station in San Antonio, TX. Twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has been serving train passengers since January 31, 1903.
Model Railroad?
This is a faux tilt-shift effect done in photoshop. It allows you to fool the mind into thinking they are models. This is a real photo of Lengerich, Germany. Hope you enjoy it.
Leaving New Orleans
A final ride on the streetcar in New Orleans catches Sachie being reflective of her time in the city. Little did we know what changes this beautiful city had in its future, but it will survive.