Ponderosa Pines
Capturing Ponderosa Pines abstractly while hiking in Pumphouse Wash.
Posts from the ‘Arizona’ Category
Nov 6
Nov 5
Out of Bounds
I’ve been playing with Elements 9 for a couple of weeks and WOW…has it ever improved! The addition of Layer Masks was the most significant change and a very welcome one for those who enjoy compositing. Each version of PSE has always had excellent help but this version has even more in the form of Guided Editing. This image is an example of being guided. The BEST part of the process is that you’re left with a layered document with which you can continue making changes. In other words, PSE now gives you as much control as you want. CLICK HERE to see some fantastic examples of Out of Bounds images.
Nov 2
Rock Houses
Along Highway 89 near Marble Canyon are some really interesting boulders. Even cooler is that many had been turned into houses. We’ve passed by them many times during our travels but this was the first time we stopped to investigate. CLICK HERE to read more about the history of these rock houses. (Canon 5D converted to Infrared by LifePixel)
Oct 24
Sedona Color
More color from Sedona. Still overcast and misting.
Oct 23
Pumphouse Wash 2
Another shot from our hike in Pumphouse Wash (misspelled yesterday). It’s not an easy hike but well worth the effort. There are two access points to the wash…one at about 5000ft and the other at just over 6000ft. Neither is easy to find or to navigate. I’m lucky to have an experienced guide 🙂
Oct 22
Pump House Wash
It was overcast with misting rain when we hiked a portion of Pump House Wash just north of Sedona. My best fall images have the same conditions in common so I consider them ideal for capturing fall color. Having to protect your gear is the trade-off but well worth it.
Oct 21
Oak Creek Abstract
Sycamore and blue sky in Oak Creek
Oct 17
Take a Hike
Hiking season with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is in full swing so come out and join us! There are fitness hikes and educational hikes…..generally one of each on the weekends. This morning, we learned about Holes, Tracks and Scat in the Desert from leader Len Marciz. Excellent! (Droidx image)
