Local Flavor
Culture and local flavors A country's culture is often displayed in their cuisine, especially that found among the locals. What better way to experience a [...]
Breathless
North Rim of Grand Canyon We woke up at 4:00am to get to the canyon's edge for sunrise. It was pitch black save for some [...]
A Morning Walk
It was our anniversary the other day. The weather was exquisite. Up early and coffeed up, we were raring to go. So what do two photographers [...]
The Mighty Saguaro
I should have been watching the Master's. But, when out for an early morning walk, I saw this cactus, a Saguaro cactus, in full bloom. [...]
What’s so special about April 4?
For days we have been walking by a lot of Cereus Cacti waiting for the beautiful “Argentine Giant” blooms. Nearby, the local hospital (Mayo Clinic) [...]
Enjoying the Desert Spring
Spring has come early to the desert and all the cacti are in bloom. Usually, we don't see flowers until early April, followed by a staggered approach [...]
The One Shot Deal
What if you only had one opportunity to capture the perfect photo? When you take a photo with a digital camera or with your phone, [...]
It Was a Sunflower Kind of Day
I have been experimenting with shooting in manual mode. With this mode the camera does no thinking for me. So, what does that mean? First, [...]
Our “Giant” Obsession
About a mile from where we live, there is a unique cactus that produces beautiful white flowers that live for only a few hours. They [...]
Spring in the Arizona Desert
The fall and winter rains have a direct impact on our desert flowers in the spring. We had rain in the fall, and more rain [...]