Sunday photos

Everything in today’s post is unedited and taken either with my phone or my Nikon Coolpix, referred to around here as “Nik, Jr.” The skies were vibrant and the clouds were puffy and it was lovely. I know many of you have clouds regularly where you are, but it’s rare for skies here to look … Read more

We’ve been branching out and trying more trails at South Mountain. That plus the desert blooming leads to lots of desert photos. But it’s plopped right in the middle of metro Phoenix, so anywhere with elevation has a juxtaposition of nature and city. These cactus are some of the least friendly-looking, but this time of … Read more

Climbing Daddy and I hiked part of the Peralta Trail in the Superstitions a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve not shared the photos yet! We met a lovely gentleman and his cute pup. Even though the Superstitions and South Mountain are not terribly far apart—an hour’s drive, maybe?—they have very different features. I couldn’t … Read more

Last week was spring break for Rocket Kid, so we took a few days to go camping at our favorite place to camp: Joshua Tree National Park. We were in a campground we haven’t stayed in before, and most of the places we explored were also novel. The park is enormous, and I feel like … Read more

We went looking for the wild horses at the Salt River. I’d gotten a tip for where and what time of day they’re likely to be seen, so Climbing Daddy, Rocket Kid, and I took a road trip. As you might have gathered from the headline, we didn’t see any horses. But it did give … Read more

I have so many photos for you today! Two very different sets. We went to Chihuly After Dark at the Desert Botanical Garden. If ever you’re in Phoenix, the DBG is how I fell in love with the wonder of desert plants. It’s a fascinating place. There’s a traveling Chihuly exhibit there now, and once … Read more

Climbing Daddy bought flowers a week or two ago, and I used them for a few macro shots. I took one of the yellow flower seen in a bit of the background above. Using that shot, I manipulated the settings, ending up with these two photos: That’s all for today! Have a great week!

It’s a hiking-heavy time of year. The weather is nice. Take advantage while it’s here! Saw a falcon, maybe? The air was not the best, but the Superstitions are always nice to look at. The sun and the rocks and the airport made for an interesting shot. And I love the look of the plants … Read more

I was at Kiwanis Park for a family photo shoot and took a few other shots while I was there. First, we saw an albino pigeon, which I’ve never seen before. I’m not sure what’s in the water, but I liked the photo it offered. (I liked it less when I was kayaking in an … Read more