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Just west of Carefree, Arizona is Bartlett Lake, a reservoir lake formed by the damming of the Verde River. We had heard that the Arizona Desert poppies where bountiful here, so we just had to check it out! On our arrival, we noted these yellow-orange poppies covered the landscape and they were indeed beautiful! That said however I was most taken by the unique mix of saguaro trees and the soaring mountains in the background. Some of the key elements that I like in this photo include: -The darkest dark shadows (group mass), demands the viewer's attention, creating a strong focal point. -The strong vertical lines (the saguaro trees), adding contrast. -The color variety, that makes the depth of field stand out.
"Enchanting Boynton Canyon" - Sedona Arizona Sometimes luck plays a major component of capturing that “spectacular photo" and this one is such a photo! "Luck" was definitely with me on this day; not only did Boynton Canyon receive snow, on the day I happened to be hiking, but my timing and perspective was spot on! That said though ,I had to lie down on a red, sloppy, mud covered hillside to get this shot but it was SO worth it! I love the dark foreground; it anchors the photograph. I also love the weight of the clouds and the hints of blue sky. Notice that the mountain tops are defined by the dark clouds, yet another “lucky me”. The Enchantment Resort is nestled in these Sedona’s mountains, hence this photographs name. This shot is (most definitely) one of my many favorites.
