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
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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
Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater Draw, Arizona – Part 1
There's only one thing I can think of that is better than exploring and finding beautiful new places, and that is exploring and finding beautiful new places that have excellent wildlife photography opportunities! That's what happened when Ray and I stumbled upon the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, in southern Arizona. I hadn't even heard of the place, but it popped up on the … [Read more...] about Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater Draw, Arizona – Part 1