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Not his first rodeo

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  • Sunset, South Rim of the Grand Canyon<br /> <br /> While we brace for yet another New England snowstorm, I am warmed by the memories of this place.<br /> <br /> Thanks for all your comments!
  • Oak Creek Canyon<br /> <br /> Driving north out of Sedona, we traveled through this canyon and enjoyed many scenic vistas on our way to the Grand Canyon.<br /> <br /> Best viewed X+
  • Tlaquepaque, Sedona's arts and crafts village<br /> <br /> "Tlaquepaque, meaning the "best of everything," has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970's. Its vine covered stucco walls, cobble-stoned walkways and magnificent arched entryways give you the feeling that Tlaquepaque has been here for centuries. Tasteful galleries and unique shops live in harmony with its lush natural environment where giant sycamore trees stand in testimony to the care taken in preserving the timeless beauty of the Tlaquepaque grounds." <a href="http://www.tlaq.com/">http://www.tlaq.com/</a>
  • The face of the "New West"<br /> <br /> We met lots of friendly people on our trip to the Southwest, and many were kind enough to pose for a picture with barely any coaxing(!). This lad worked for one of the jeep tours out of Sedona and was more than willing to pose for a few shots. <br /> <br /> “Always hold your head up, but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level.”
  • Cathedral Rock, Sedona, AZ<br /> <br /> <br /> Cathedral Rock is one of the most photographed sites in Arizona.
  • “Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.” Hans Margolius
  • "You can lead a horse to water..."<br /> Sedona, AZ
  • Horse and rider with a friend.<br /> Sedona, AZ
  • Red Rock State Park, Sedona, AZ<br /> <br /> We spent an afternoon at this beautiful state park, exploring trails and forests, and enjoying some terrific vistas. I don't know the story of this structure but it seemed to capture the very essence of the southwest. It looks like a mill of some sort, although it's not near any water. More info on Red Rock State Park can be found here: <a href="http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/red-rock/state-park.html">http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/red-rock/state-park.html</a>
  • The Red Rocks of Sedona<br /> <br /> Sedona is known for it's red soil, buttes and mountains. They provide magnificent vistas in all directions. Additional images of the red rocks of Sedona can be seen in this gallery: <a href="http://www.edspadoni.com/Photography/The-Great-American-Southwest/15384211_vL5AB#1158440689_HXHsY">http://www.edspadoni.com/Photography/The-Great-American-Southwest/15384211_vL5AB#1158440689_HXHsY</a>
  • Scenes from a Blizzard<br /> 1/13/2011<br /> <br /> With winter less than a month old, we've had two major snowstorms here in New England. Yesterday's was the result of the storm that swept through (and shut down most of) the south, which converged with another storm that moved eastward from the midwest. They met and graced us with 12 - 20" of snow, high winds and frigid temperatures. But as Mark Twain said:“If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.”<br /> <br /> We're waiting.
  • The Hoover Dam and Bypass Bridge<br /> <br /> Taken with 11mm ultra-wide angle.<br /> <br /> Construction of the Colorado River Bridge is now complete! The Colorado River Bridge is the central portion of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project. Construction on the nearly 2,000 foot long bridge (with a 1,060 foot twin-rib concrete arch) began in late January 2005 and traffic began using the Hoover Dam Bypass on October 19, 2010. This signature bridge spans the Black Canyon (about 1,500 feet south of the Hoover Dam), connecting the Arizona and Nevada Approach highways nearly 900-feet above the Colorado River. <a href="http://www.hooverdambypass.org/">http://www.hooverdambypass.org/</a>
  • Bull rider<br /> Best viewed X+<br /> <br /> Another in the Kingman rodeo series, I was amazed at the power of the bull and the stamina of the rider. The rider just before this one took a bad fall and needed medical assistance. But this cowboy hung on and gave that bull a heckuva ride.
  • Not his first rodeo
  • Andy Devine Days Rodeo at Mohave County Fairgrounds, Kingman, AZ<br /> <br /> After visiting Hoover Dam, we headed south to Kingman AZ where the 26th Annual Andy Devine Days Rodeo was underway. For a couple of eastern city-slickers, it was a grand old time. The theme this year was breast cancer awareness and there were many women competing, such as in this barrel racing event.<br /> <br /> You may need to be "of a certain age" to remember Andy Devine, who was raised in Kingman. He was a well-known character actor who portrayed many a cowboy in western movies and TV shows. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0222596/">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0222596/</a>
  • Better late than never!<br /> 1/10/2011<br /> <br /> Thank you for all the feedback on the portait of Harry yesterday. Many of you asked where I was on "self-portrait day"... Well here you go. My lovely wife took this at the brink of Little Colorado River Canyon, south of the Grand Canyon. I wore that vest almost everyday of our trip, despite my wife's pleadings to where something else, anything else.
  • "It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” Ursula K. LeGuin <br /> <br /> Noanet Woods, Dover, MA<br /> 1/4/2010
  • "To rid ourselves of our shadows - who we are - we must step into either total light or total darkness” Jeremy Preston <br /> <br /> 1/7/2011<br /> iPhone 3G
  • Noanet Woodlands, Dover, MA<br /> 1/1/2011<br /> HDR
  • Solitary man<br /> My brother on a photo walk yesterday<br /> Noanet Woodlands, Dover, MA<br /> 1/2/2010

  • John Bennett

    on January 17, 2011

    Yes I would imagine he's seen a few rodeos in his time!

  • Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)

    on January 17, 2011

    Super shot. Looks like it's his hat's first rodeo though.

  • webstersway

    on January 17, 2011

    Outstanding portrait!!!

  • fotoeffects

    on January 17, 2011

    Nice portrait...cooool cowboy!

  • Jeff Graham (JeffreyGraham)

    on January 17, 2011

    Fantastic portrait !
    Jeff

  • Howard's Photography

    on January 17, 2011

    Superb portrait and lighting!

  • whitetree

    on January 17, 2011

    Nice portrait !

  • SchmidtHouse

    on January 17, 2011

    Nice portrait.

  • paulbellinger

    on January 16, 2011

    Great one Ed!

  • Donna McCommon

    on January 16, 2011

    Very nice portrait.

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