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One (of many) things that Arizona is most famous for are their sunsets, and I’ve seen some stellar ones! I’ve noticed though that the more interesting the clouds are, the more spectacular the sunset is. On this particular day, I walked into the desert hoping to get some back-lit saguaro trees at sunset. As I waited for the sun to set however I could see some rather large clouds rolling in and I knew the sunset I was anticipating just wasn’t going to happen. It was chilly, so I started back when I happened upon this brilliant saguaro tree skeleton. Then I notice the flourishing saguaro tree behind it, and I knew I had a shot. I named this photo “Evolution” because it depicts the saguaro tree’s life cycle.
I captured this photograph inside the Tumacácori National Historical Park (just south of Tubac, Arizona and north of the Mexican border). The park consists of the ruins of 3 Spanish mission communities, including a restored church and a museum. It was originally established in 1961, in a different location, and then after the Pima rebellion of 1751 the mission moved to its present location, on the west Sid of the Santa Cruze River. By 1848 the mission was abandoned and efforts to restore and stabilize it began in 1908. These clay pots were inside the mission's storeroom (also known as the granary). The granary pots were filled with seeds and grains and were stored for next season’s crops (keeping them safe from rodents). The pine beams you see here were hauled from the heights of the Santa Rita Mountains, which in turn supported the thick adobe columns. These pots where in a small room, so small as a matter of fact, that I had to push myself into a corner to get this shot. What I love about this photo are tapering lines and how they’re in contrast with the circular pots. Notice how the dominate color of the pots demand your attention. This, together the linear photographic components, lead your eyes around and about the image but always back to the pots. *Notice how the pots are inset and that there’s room for more.
