Who knew it could rain so much in the desert? I like to be right inside the parks, on location and ready to go at a moment's notice, for at least a few days at each park we visit. Photography at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona is a photographer's dream -- even on blue sky days like we had on our first visit. We camped on free BLM land for a few days and … [Read more...] about Photography at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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Waiting for the Moment in the Desert near Ajo Arizona
While driving south along Highway 85 towards Ajo, Arizona, I noticed some really cool rock formations in the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range. Unfortunately, because it's an air force range and they do air-to-ground bombing practice, you're not allowed in. In fact, when we drove by there were A10 Warthogs shooting 30mm canons at targets. It was quite an impressive sight to … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Moment in the Desert near Ajo Arizona
How to Create a Good Composition in a Crowded Desert Scene
The Senoran Desert, in southern California and Arizona, is packed with all sorts of cacti and other plants. You never have to go far to find a good subject to photograph. In fact, deciding on which subject to photograph and isolating it from the rest of the plants is the most challenging part! Creating a good composition in a crowded desert scene is a matter of elimination, … [Read more...] about How to Create a Good Composition in a Crowded Desert Scene
A Typical Desert Scene
As a landscape photographer, one of the things you'll find yourself doing a lot is waiting. Once you find your perfect location, you must wait for the light to be just right. While you're waiting, take a good look around. The light might not be perfect on the scene you've planned, but it might be perfect just behind you. On the evening I was waiting for the last light on … [Read more...] about A Typical Desert Scene
The Lush Desert in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Last year we missed visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona, during our snowbird season. It lies in southern Arizona right against the border with Mexico. We weren't too sure about it since we had been warned that there are lots of "illegals" crossing the border there and it can be dangerous. After doing some research of our own, we decided to pay it a visit, … [Read more...] about The Lush Desert in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument