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Day Trippin' to Sedona - 6 pic's

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by haze2, Jun 1, 2007.

  1. haze2

    haze2

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    Mar 18, 2007
    Phoenix, AZ
    Yesterday I decided to take a quick day trip up to Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. On the way back I drove through the old ghost town of Jerome. I battled the bright mid-day sun for most of the shots, but it was a great day anyway. Arizona is such a beautiful state; I truly feel blessed to live here!

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  2. fyrbolt

    fyrbolt

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    Feb 2, 2007
    Las Vegas
    Great pictures. I too think AZ is a beautiful palce. My wife is from Flagstaff so we visit there quite often. I also like to fly fish at Lee's Ferry. Another great place to take pictures. Especially "Horseshoe Bend" on the Colorado River.

    What camrea and lenses are you using?
     
    fyrbolt, Jun 1, 2007
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  3. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,612
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    Some folks think it's a tad warm though.

    Nice pics Haze!
     
    Chris101, Jun 1, 2007
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  4. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Nice shots! I remember that church when I visited Sedona years back. I wish I was into photography back then :( 

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jun 1, 2007
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  5. Harry S.

    Harry S.

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    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Looks hot, indeed. But spectacular landscape.
     
    Harry S., Jun 1, 2007
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  6. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Very beautiful images
     
    Gale, Jun 1, 2007
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  7. Philinnz

    Philinnz Subscribing Member

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    Otaki Beach, New Zealand
    Philip Armitage
    Nice, brings back a few memories
     
    Philinnz, Jun 1, 2007
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  8. Electromen

    Electromen

    9,532
    Jul 29, 2005
    Pittsburgh, Pa.
    I will be in Sedona in October for two days, then South Rim for two days and Las Vegas for three.

    Any suggestions?

    Beautiful photos, I appreciate any input.

    thanks, Greg
     
    Electromen, Jun 1, 2007
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  9. haze2

    haze2

    780
    Mar 18, 2007
    Phoenix, AZ
    Thanks for all your comments!

    Ray: I agree, the Colorado holds unlimited photo ops. I used two kit lenses for all these pic’s, the Nikkor 18-55 & 55-200.

    Chris: The weather was perfect on this trip, but you are right…..the inferno is coming. The great thing about Phoenix is that in just an 1hr 45min you can be in the mountains and out of the heat.

    Anthony: That church is nearly as famous and the surrounding countryside. There are a couple more church shots on my pbase site. http://www.pbase.com/haze2

    Harry, Gale, Phil: Thanks for the comments!

    Greg: I can make lots of suggestions, but it depends on your goal for this trip. If you just want to relax, don’t change a thing. However, if you really want to shoot some spectacular scenery, then I suggest you cut 2 days from the Sedona, South Rim, and Vegas portion of the trip and use them to visit Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. It’s a short drive from Vegas to Zion and you will never regret it. You can check out my pbase site for some Zion & Bryce pic’s taken last month.
     
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  10. Toby D

    Toby D

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    Mar 7, 2006
    Iowaay
    But its a dry heat.;) 

    They are beautiful shots, Haze. I really need to stop next time I'm down that way. Still, nothing compares with seeing AZ in person. But you certainly whet the appetite.
     
    Toby D, Jun 1, 2007
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  11. haze2

    haze2

    780
    Mar 18, 2007
    Phoenix, AZ
    Thanks Toby! Everyone jokes about the dry heat, but it’s really true. The heat is very bearable when it’s really dry. The intolerable heat comes when the monsoons arrive and the humidity soars. The only months I really want to escape are July, August, and September. The other 9-months range from tolerable to glorious. And you are right, “nothing compares with seeing AZ in person..”.
     
    haze2, Jun 1, 2007
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  12. Electromen

    Electromen

    9,532
    Jul 29, 2005
    Pittsburgh, Pa.
    Zion sounds great, maybe early morning while others sleep.
    Thanks for the suggestion
     
    Electromen, Jun 1, 2007
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  13. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,088
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Nice shots Haze, pretty country. The shot of the chruch is really neat.
     
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  14. Baywing

    Baywing

    4,156
    Feb 22, 2005
    CT USA
    I love the scenery out there, I just think I'd miss the water too much to live there. It does get humid, I was out there the end of Sept one year and it felt like August in the NE. I remember the last time I was out there, they had lit the Chapel in the Rocks at night.
     
    Baywing, Jun 1, 2007
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  15. W.Ditto

    W.Ditto

    1,308
    Mar 3, 2006
    Asheville, N.C.
    the best thing about Sedona is it's just 30 minutes from Flagstaff.....
     
    W.Ditto, Jun 1, 2007
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  16. Jarrell

    Jarrell Subscribing Member

    1,692
    Feb 13, 2005
    Macon, Ga.
    Ahhh.. Jerome! I think I heard one of the best mandolin players I've ever heard in a bar in Jerome. Nothing like a hot mandolin and cold beer. Hmmm... that is the Jerome that is perched on the side of a mountain near some type of mine, isn't it? Or was the beer a tad too cold that day? :smile:
    Jarrell
     
    Jarrell, Jun 1, 2007
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  17. haze2

    haze2

    780
    Mar 18, 2007
    Phoenix, AZ
    Jerrell, your memory serves you well. Most of the town was built into cliffs. It's a pretty funky place now, very artsy fartsy in a rustic way.....but without all the slick commerical aspects of Sedona. You'll love this shot of the Chamber of Commerce!

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  18. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Great photos, Haze! Love those blue skies with the red stone - such a contrast. Interesting Chamber of Commerce. :smile: Very pretty part of the country.
     
    TOLady, Jun 1, 2007
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  19. rsprouse

    rsprouse

    1,146
    Jan 25, 2006
    Encinitas CA
    The second shot is a stunner. Great work!

    -- Russ
     
    rsprouse, Jun 2, 2007
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