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 8
I remembered yesterday that I did get one shot of our monster dust storm! The sun actually managed to get through the dust lighting up this tree. Eerie! Dust was still blowing hard so I took the photo from the safety of the garage. I knew the scene probably wouldn’t last long so I didn’t take the time to get my tripod. I set my ISO to 800 and fired off a few shots. This had the most in focus. Canon 7D with 24-70mm lens. 1/50th sec at f/5.
Jul 7
My car window shows the amount of dirt and sand Tuesday’s monster dust storm left behind. A rainstorm typically follows dust storms but not this time so I spent this morning hosing everything down. And I mean EVERYTHING! Not just the normal things like the car, patio, etc, but I also hosed down the plants, trees, and even my rocks 🙂
Unfortunately, I didn’t get any photos of this recording breaking Haboob! Neither the TV or radio was on or I would have rushed down to see it! But…we had just returned from a road trip and I was busy unpacking, downloading photos, etc. I saw the storm coming, of course, but because we’re 1000 feet higher than the valley, we don’t see them rolling in. We just get enveloped. I quickly realized it was bigger than any we had experienced since moving here but had no idea just how large it was. In case you missed it, here’s a link to a local newscast: http://www.youtube.com/user/pphh97
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.
Jul 4
I had to include a photo from today’s 4th of July parade down Route 66 in Williams! Lots of fun to photograph. Stormy skies threatened but the rain held off long enough for the parade to finish and everyone to get back to their cars.
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