I love being a snowbird! For the past 7 years I've left the grey and rainy pacific northwest behind in late fall to follow the sun down to the American Southwest to explore and photograph the stunning landscapes until spring. I've seen some truly remarkable places, but to become an all-time favourite, a location has to meet a few criteria: The most important thing is … [Read more...] about My 10 Favourite Photography Locations in the American Southwest
Arizona
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Explorer. I think I’ll have to add it to my tagline. I’m happiest when I’m out there looking for new things, new places, new experiences. I’m walking across the desert looking down at the colourful rocks at my feet, looking across to the mountains in the distance, looking up to the birds flying above. Always waiting for the moment I hear something whisper to me “psssst ... hey … [Read more...] about Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona
After our yearly social event this year, Ray and I discovered a wonderfully quiet spot away from the crowds at the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. But ... what's all this socializing about? Well, during our snowbird seasons in the American Southwest, we always go to a little town called Quartzsite, Arizona, where the annual RV show draws tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona
Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater Draw, Arizona – Part 2
Sometimes it takes me awhile to get around to processing my favourite photos. I'm not sure why I do that - I tuck them away like a wildcard. That's what happened with these photos I made on the second day I visited Whitewater Draw in Arizona. If you missed part 1 of this series, be sure to check it out! This was my favourite new "find" from last year's snowbird trip. I … [Read more...] about Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater Draw, Arizona – Part 2
Sunburst at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Sometimes I don’t have to go far to find these gorgeous spots, but that’s because we travel in the RV and park in beautiful places! These cacti were our neighbours just behind our campsite in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. To make this image, I positioned myself so that the sun would set behind an organ pipe cactus. Then I used a very small aperture of … [Read more...] about Sunburst at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument