new location =]

voodoocat · Jul 10, 2004

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.

voodoocat · Jul 10, 2004

I kind of like this one too.

Grosh · Jul 10, 2004

damn, nice area

8)

manda · Jul 10, 2004

gorgeous colours voods!
the lighting is beautiful.

you guys ahve such great scenery to take shots of!

Artemis · Jul 10, 2004

Very good work, you use a polarizer?

canonrebel · Jul 10, 2004

I liked #5. It is perfectly centered.

pilgrim · Jul 10, 2004

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.