Jul 26
An Aspen Stand is a very special place. Because of the extra moisture there, you’re more likely to see lush flora and more wildlife. Not long after I shook my camera at this stand, a Mule Deer passed nearby. CLICK HERE to read a description of a stand.
Jul 21
I’m still not complaining about the heat but I don’t mind admitting I’d like to be in Flagstaff walking through the Aspens at this time! This is from a recent hike on the Aspen Nature Loop. Soon… 🙂
Jul 12
People photography is not my thing but when I came across this scene on the Arizona Trail, I had to shoot it! Happy hikers and happy dogs so I asked for permission and this is the result. It looked great on my LCD so I offered to mail them a file which they were happy about. We had a nice chat and found out they are mother and daughter. Daughter just moved to Flag and Mother lives in Old Town Scottsdale. Thanks ladies!
Jul 11
Wildflowers are popping up everywhere in Flagstaff. Pictured here is one of the common Penstemons seen at higher elevations (Aspen Nature Loop). Yesterday I photographed over a dozen Wildflower species. It looks like it’s going to be a great summer!
Jul 10
Several trails off Snowbowl Road intersect with the Arizona Trail. Today my friend Judi and I hiked a portion that starts close to Aspen Corner and goes past Apsen Nature Loop. This particular trail goes all the way to Bismark Lake. At about the 2 mile mark, is the most spectacular stand of Aspens and the forest is thick with ferns. I could have stayed for hours just photographing but that’s not Judi’s thing and I knew I’d be coming back in mid August. Can’t wait!
Jul 9
A hiker stopped as I was photographing this Fungus on the Viet Springs Trail this morning and he asked if I knew what kind it was. I replied I had no clue! I did a little research and came to realize I will have to continue to call them just Fungus 🙂
Jul 6
I encountered two wild roses while in Flagstaff. Fendler’s or Wood’s Rose which is a paler pink and Arizona Rose (pictured). According to Epple’s Plants of Arizona, they like different environments. The Arizona Rose grows along streams or in small clearings in Ponderosa Pine Forests which was exactly where I found it. I was on the Schultz Creek trail following the creek. The Fendler’s on the other hand, likes Roadsides, slopes and large clearings. I found it in a wide open meadow at Aspen Corner. There were quite a few of both so look for them if you’re in Flagstaff area any time soon!
Jul 5
Only a few wildflowers out along the Schultz Creek Trail but there were lots of butterflies! This little Blue (don’t know exact species) was enjoying a drink from a Sneezeweed flower. Captured with my Canon 70-200mm with a 1.4x extension tube.
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