new location =]

[voodoocat]

I set out this evening heading in a direction I've had my eye on. I wasn't sure exactly where I'd end up but there were at least some clouds in the sky. So I turned up into Gold Canyon.. about 20 minutes from my house. It's residential so I wasn't exactly sure where to go to not see houses. After taking random turns I ended up at a dead end with a trailhead. It was getting late and there wasn't much sun around but I stumbled onto some very beautiful scenery. There was a gate with a chain around it so it wasn't clear that I could enter the area. Upon further inspection, I noticed the chain merely kept the gate from swinging. There was no lock... A wooden sign with faint writing read


"The pools of these mountains were sacred to those who once lived here. Please preserve their petroglyphs for the future or they will be gone. Walk in blessing --Navajo blessing"

I didn't have much to work with but I am excited about a new photogenic area. The last rays had disappeared by the time I got over the hill you see in the first few shots. The mtns in the background in this should be a good backdrop for the desert landscape.

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[voodoocat]

I kind of like this one too.

[Grosh]

damn, nice area

8)

[manda]

gorgeous colours voods!
the lighting is beautiful.

you guys ahve such great scenery to take shots of!

[Artemis]

Very good work, you use a polarizer?

[canonrebel]

I liked #5. It is perfectly centered.

[pilgrim]

Nice Work!
it's alway's cool to find a new place to take pictures at, especially one with so much potential. I'm looking forward to seeing what you get your next visit.

[voodoocat]

Very good work, you use a polarizer?

Yeah... can really tell on 1 and 3 with the wide angle.

[Jeff Canes]

nice work, like #s 2 & 4 the most

[Artemis]

Its just the sharp colours, but its good, makes it looks unreal almost

[voodoocat]

Those cholla cactii are crazy in different lighting. As you can see in these photos, the right lighting will make them glow.

[malachite]

Yup, that's the Sonoran desert for ya'. Cool compositions. So when are WE going?

[Lungfarmer]

Very nice photos! Great colors and comp.

[gonzo]

love number 3, good stuff voods!

[photobug]

Yow, nice find Vood! The colors in these are just super. Well done!