Flagstaff Fall Color Part Five
The Aspen are finally putting on a great show! This first image and a few more were captured at an Aspen Stand at the beginning of the Humphrey’s Peak Trail. Read more
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Oct 9
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Oct 6
Flagstaff Fall Color Part Four
More Fall images from the past few days. All images in this and past Flagstaff posts were edited on my Laptop so please forgive odd colors if you see any! Click on the Following to see previous posts: Part One, Part Two, Part Three. Read more
Oct 4
Flagstaff Fall Color Part Three
Still waiting for full blown color but enjoying the Aspen trees nonetheless! Following are more bits of color from various locations in Flagstaff. Read more
Oct 3
Flagstaff Fall Color Part Two
There was a LITTLE color when I first arrived and even a yellow tree here and there but overall, it has another week to go. Here are some color photos from my first few days in Flagstaff. Read more
Oct 2
Flagstaff Fall Color Part One
Predicting prime time for fall color is difficult because there are just too many factors involved. This year, for instance, our weather has been strange which might be the reason the leaves are turning about a week later than the past several years but who knows?! I was prepared for no color by bringing along my Infrared converted camera. Here are some of my favorite first shots. Read more
Sep 27
Field Institute
As a Steward of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and also a Citizen Scientist, I take part in several surveys being conducted by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy through their Field Institute. (Flora, Flying and Ground Insects, Mammal and Reptile). I try to attend most of the organized surveys and take photos for the Conservancy but I am always on the lookout for any creatures when I’m hiking in the Preserve and document what I see. Read more
Sep 27
Favorite Trails
Even during summer, I do A LOT of hiking in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (starting before sunrise). Several new trails opened this year giving us access into some really interesting places. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve now encompasses over 27,000 acres and more land is set to be preserved. The north area of the Preserve is my favorite not only because the area is very close to home but because of the amazing terrain and rock formations! Following are some photos from my favorite trails. Read more
Sep 27
Desert Shrooms and Blooms
I’m back in Flagstaff but I’m not going to post anything from here until I catch up! So I will divide the rest of September into 3 posts starting with the wonderful rains we received early this month. Lots of rain is needed for Fungi to pop up in the Desert and we received both! Read more
