Desert Reflections

[JTHphoto]

1. Days are getting shorter around here, i got there just in time to catch the last of the sunshine on these cliff walls...

2. Shooting into the sun = blown sky.

3. this is about the time I got swarmed with mosquitos...

4. Pretty much eaten alive by the blood suckers by this shot...

5. another shot of this canyon/gorge/ditch at sunset this time... 1/30" @ F9

6. Losing light fast, 1/3" @ F7.1

7. One last shot before hiking out in the dark, 13" @ F8.

8. My Jeep in front of the Bradshaws... on the way there.

 

[abraxas]

Nice shots. I like 1, 5 & 6 the most. Good comp.

The Bradshaws? Named after the guy who built the Bradshaw trail (San Bernardino-Prescott-Sedonna- etc.)?

Mind if I ask what part of Az you are in?- I think the Bradshaws are between Phoenix and Prescott somewhere? Can't find my map. BTW, I found a map to the Lost Dutchman's Mine- Then I lost it, but I think I remember where it was (the mine). I originally found the map in a used book I bought (What are the odds?).

 

[JTHphoto]

Nice shots. I like 1, 5 & 6 the most. Good comp.

The Bradshaws? Named after the guy who built the Bradshaw trail (San Bernardino-Prescott-Sedonna- etc.)?

Mind if I ask what part of Az you are in?- I think the Bradshaws are between Phoenix and Prescott somewhere? Can't find my map. BTW, I found a map to the Lost Dutchman's Mine- Then I lost it, but I think I remember where it was (the mine). I originally found the map in a used book I bought (What are the odds?).

Not sure about the Bradshaw trail, although I'm sure its prolly the same guy. I'm in Phoenix (North). I know Senator Highway (basically a 4x4 trail) goes from Prescott to Crown King across the Bradshaw Mountains. We jeeped that one day and then back out to I-17, but there is a Crown King road that comes back into Lake Pleasant (rough 4x4 trail). I have driven both legs of that trip on separate occasions. There is a lot of history up in those hills (mines & ghost towns), i wish I knew more about it all and/or had more time to explore up there.

The LD's mine is on the other side of town in the Superstions. I don't know much about the history behind that story either, always seemed like an urban myth. I say find that map and go find yourself some gold! (and just hope you don't fall off the face of the Earth like the Dutchman).

 

[LaFoto]

Ha, I am happy for you that you made it there just in time for that first photo shown in your series. To me, this one looks just like PERFECT timing!! Very nicely done.

Then I also love the colours in #5, and I am surprised at how much DOF f9 gives you!

 

[JTHphoto]

thanks corinna, F9 is about as high as I go. Anything higher than F11 and I get really bad spots, I still haven't cleaned my sensor... i'm scared.

 

[Chiller]

Excellent stuff man. What a great place to photograph.

 

[photo gal]

In number three they look like they are kissing!! Sorry about the mosquitos though!! Number five rocks a$$! Wonderful series yet again Jason!! : )

 

[Antarctican]

What beautiful shots. My faves are also 1, 5 & 6. Way to go, braving the skeeters for your friends at TPF!!

 

[Scooter]

These are great shots. Arizona would be a great place to live. I would never take time to work...would be to busy out looking for this beautiful scenery..Although I could not do it the justice you did..........

 

[Raymond J Barlow]

Great shooting JTH, sure is some different from the scenery down here! nice Jeep!

 

[JTHphoto]

Thanks everybody

 

[John E.]

Good series.

The light on the cliffs reflected in the water, really dig that.