What’s Your Preference?

equilution · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 03:05 AM

Went for a walk in the Tucson desert today. Very uneventful...boring even. But, the fact that it dipped below 100 degrees in October was occasion enough to spend some quality time outside with my son. Didn't get much, except for some nice views of Tucson, the brave little fellow below and a decent view of the Catalina Mountain range. I don't like to shoot in the mid-day sun, but that's the only time I could get out today... Thanks for looking.

Some cactus for Martha36 I promised her (not macro though...next time when the sun's lower)

...and this brave little guy that let me get about a foot away.

...better luck next time (sigh)

martha36 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 03:11 AM

I think that was pretty good luck! Love the big sky in the first shot - and the cactus. Or cacti? I've only been down to Tucson a few times - for Rockies spring training when we were living out in Wyoming. But I miss the sky and the desert and the wide open vistas. Some of my first photos i ever took were actually in Saguaro Nat'l Park down there!

beachcomber · #3 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 07:37 AM

To you its unevenetful and boring, to me, its exciting, I've never been here, and probably never will, but this is where cowboys lived when I was growing up. I recommend the pictures are viewed larger in flickr, to fully appreciate the detail, and the scale of this country and the beauty of the Catalina Mountain range and the brave lizard, excellent pictures Jim

Chewys Dad · #4 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:30 AM

I love the Arizona Desert (in the Spring) just kidding, Theres always something to shoot, be it a pin cushion cactus or a lizard or a coyote. The springs are special though.
Nice job on the lizard, he's a handsome fellow.
Thanks for sharing these
Michael.

dizwold · #5 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:40 AM

hi jim
my your getting about a bit on your hols?
Love that big sky in your first shot i want some of those mate.The lizard is cool with nice clarity and detail, i wished we had some like this in the uk.
Thanks for posting on my 1000th post it was well aprreciated
cheers
mike
http://digital-photography-school.co...ut-around.html

leonaashlee · #6 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:49 AM

I can't say I enjoy the desert like some do, I much prefer where I was in South Africa, where the weather is much like here, but without the extreme heat. These are really nice shots. I do love to see other viewpoints of where I live.

VegasMike · #7 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 12:55 PM

Nicely done. I too, am glad the triple digit weather has passed. I love the summer here in Vegas but do look forward to October! Thanks for sharing.

pjnr56 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 01:05 PM

Actually your first photo is pretty good considering the mid-day sun. The sky and clouds are beautiful!

fstopMike · #9 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 01:18 PM

Don't you hate how working for a living eats into "golden hour" picture time? I know I do, but the itch has to be scratched, so we get out at lunch and do what we can. I took the time to view your shots large. I enjoyed your splendid view of the Arizona desert. I love the big sky and open country. Also the detail on the lizard is outstanding. I'm glad I got to see these.