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"Granite Mountain" Scottsdale, AZ Finding and planning photographic locations takes time and physical effort but the reward can often yield some fantastic memories and photographs. That said, scoping out a location is never a chore, it’s a sincere joy! This photograph was taken on the Granite Mountain Loop Trail (north-east Scottsdale, on the Senoran Preserve). As we approached the park's entry gate we heard a beeping noise and discovered that the gate's automatic opener was malfunctioning. As we waited (along with other guests) for the gait to correct itself my partner graciously volunteered to wait and stay with his vehicle so I could cycle off. I had noticed this hillside scene on a previous ride but now (with the early morning sun and the passing storm clouds), it was even more stunning! The color version of this photograph is also a winner however I love how the de-saturated colors created a more powerful and demanding scene. When I’m engulfed in my passions (early morning starts, cycling, hiking and photography), it is truly my “happy place”. That said, what could possibly be more enjoyable then traveling and discovering such spectacular places like this!
Finding and planning photographic locations takes time and physical effort but the reward can yield the best memories and photographs. Scoping out a location is never a chore, it’s a joy! When I’m engulfed in my passions (early morning starts, cycling, hiking and photography); it truly is my “happy place”. What could possibly be more enjoyable than traveling and discovering spectacular locations. I feel blessed. When cycling, on this early morning at Brown’s Ranch (north-east Scottsdale), I noticed how this dark hillside made the foreground saguaro trees stand out and this particular tree was stunning. Saguaro trees come in many shapes and sizes; some have no arms (they don’t grow an arm until they’re approximately 60 years old), while others have so many arms that I wonder how it can possibly stand upright! If you need a dose of humor in your day just look at the saguaro trees as humans, and you’ll notice that some configurations are incredibly hilarious! I viewed this saguaro tree however was model material (so perfectly formed). The color version of this photograph is also a winner however I love how the de-saturated colors created a more powerful and demanding scene. I named this photo “On Stage” because it has all the necessities of a desert “stage” (a perfectly formed saguaro tree, a dark background and the sun’s rays of light).
