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The Great American Southwest

In the fall of 2010, we spent two weeks exploring the Great American Southwest. It was an amazing trip, amidst spectacular scenery, history and people. I took over 1700 images during that time, and over time, will be sharing many of them here. Please feel free to visit this gallery and leave comments. I hope you enjoy these scenes as much we enjoyed visiting them.

Please note the dates listed with many of these pictures is the date I posted them as a Daily Photo, not the date they were shot.
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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>
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Red Rock State Park, Sedona, AZ

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: http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/red-rock/state-park.html

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From Daily Photos, 2011

  • Westward Ho!<br /> We begin our trip to America's Southwest today. <br /> <br /> iPhone 3G
  • It truly is "Grand".<br /> <br /> iPhone 3G
  • Cathedral Rock, Sedona, AZ<br /> <br /> <br /> Cathedral Rock is one of the most photographed sites in Arizona.
  • 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!
  • The Grand Canyon, Ansel style<br /> <br /> If I may be so bold as to try to imitate "the Master"... This is a three image HDR, converted to B&W with the contrast boosted.
  • Grand Canyon Panorama<br /> <br /> Five images stitched together. Best viewed X+.
  • Hoover Dam celebrated it's 75th anniversary in 2010 (in B&W)<br /> <br /> Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the US states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. Wikipedia
  • 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>
  • The 26th annual Andy Devine Rodeo<br /> Kingman, AZ
  • 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>
  • Not his first rodeo
  • 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.
  • Red Rocks of Sedona, AZ
  • 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>
  • Red Rock outcroppings, Sedona, AZ
  • Coffee Pot Rock, 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>
  • Horse and rider with a friend.<br /> Sedona, AZ
  • "You can lead a horse to water..."<br /> Sedona, AZ
  • “Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.” Hans Margolius

  • paulbellinger

    on January 18, 2011

    Nice capture of this old mill, which I haven't seen to many southwest mills.

  • fotoeffects

    on January 18, 2011

    Terrific comp and great colors.

  • Kerry Milkie Photography

    on January 18, 2011

    Great colors, textures and comp!

  • mpkonopa

    on January 18, 2011

    AWESOME!!!

  • Donna McCommon

    on January 18, 2011

    Super image. Maybe it had a natural spring or something.

  • Joe Gallagher

    on January 17, 2011

    interesting. odd its not near any water yet looks like it is in working order. The light wood indicates recent repairs.

  • dakotacowboy

    on January 17, 2011

    really like the warm feel to this image

  • fotomom

    on January 17, 2011

    Interesting comp and find. I like the scene and shot but wonder about the water source as well.

  • Tom Reichert

    on January 17, 2011

    Awesome find Ed

  • Lgood

    on January 17, 2011

    That's a cool shot Ed, and yes, the colors certainly are of the southwest. Great find!

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