I’ve been working on some photo files from my recent trip to Sedona. I really like this scene taken along Oak Creek, just after sunrise. I’ve re-worked the image and achieved a look that I like, one that I think closely represents what I saw that morning. I liked it enough to post it by…
Author: shotsbyp
Sedona Visit
Earlier this week, we made a brief trip to Sedona, Arizona about 1-1/2 hour north of Scottsdale. Known as Red Rock Country, it’s a popular destination for tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery, to venture out into the desert in jeeps and yes, to take pictures. My goal was to get some night shots in…
Floral Close-ups
Some close-ups taken in the garden. Presented as a slideshow. All taken with a 24-70mm standard lens with a 21mm extension tube attached. I used the maximum focal length available for this lens, f22 to maximize the depth-of-field. Most were taken with a focal length of 70mm and in the case of the very small…
Flowers and Bees
We continue to enjoy the explosion of colour that is springtime in the desert. Our backyard is part of it and I’ve been able to capture some good shots as the different bushes and cacti blossom. Our Echinopsis cactus has just about run its course, producing a dozen blooms in a few short days. I…
Cave Creek Rodeo
Yesterday, I went to the Cave Creek Rodeo with two members of our local photography club, Rick Policar and Bill McAdam. Our main purpose was to photograph the rodeo events. We met our expectations and more. It’s a small rodeo and a small venue, so we were able to position ourselves well to get some…