Ranch History
Cattle Ranching is another fascinating part of our history here. Here’s a remnant from Browns Ranch. (Color image with added texture and color tinting to give an aged look.)
Posts from the ‘Sonoran Desert’ Category
Jan 27
Ancient History
If you haven’t been to Spur Cross Ranch in Cave Creek, be sure to check out their hike schedule for the next hike to see these petroglyphs. The history of the area (our whole area!) is fascinating. Can’t get enough of it 🙂
Captured in 2007 with an infrared converted Canon S3 IS.
Jan 26
Sunset Strip
I wonder if this photo will show up in Google searches for the other strip 🙂 (Panorama shot from my office window a few nights ago.)
Jan 25
Geology
I’m absolutely fascinated with the geology of our area and have been learning a little while collecting geology related photos for an up-coming MSC field guide. The top of Browns Mountain (in the background) is made up of volcanic rock from ancient lava flows. While looking for a good photo of the basalt all over the ground around the mountain, this odd depression caught my eye. Marianne Scenarian (as I’m sometimes called) pictures a lava bubble coming to the surface. Gotta ask about it 🙂
Jan 24
Photography Exhibit
I’m honored to be among 7 photographers featured in an exhibit at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts (second street). Especially so because my 13 foot panorama of the McDowell Mountains is front and center! I also have several other pieces you might recognize if you follow my blog (bike/sunrise, 3 poppies and coyote). The panorama and coyote were mounted by Artisan Colour who I recommend HIGHLY! The panorama had to be especially difficult to work with but not only did they do a fantastic job but to my surprise they rushed it at no extra expense. Thanks so much guys! You have my work from now on 🙂
The exhibit is up from January 24 through February 16. CLICK HERE for a short video of the gallery space.
Jan 23
Spring has Sprung-maybe
Storksbill Filaree is one of the first wildflowers to appear in the Spring and we’re seeing a lot of it up in the North Access area of the Mcdowell Sonoran Preserve. However, it’s appearance could just be the result of our extra warm Winter so I’m not giving official notice yet. Barring a hard frost, though, it does look like we might be in for a good Spring Bloom!
Jan 22
Happy Anniversary MSC
This month marks the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy‘s 20th year! Lots of festivities the the Gateway Trailhead enjoyed by stewards of all shapes and sizes 🙂
Jan 21
Peek-a-boo
Another Tortoise rock face greets us up near Toms Thumb. It was a flat image so I applied a little color/contrast punch using Topaz filters.
