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Welcome to 52Photos, a year in images 2011. 52Photos started in January of 2010 as an effort to capture 2010, one week at a time, through the eye of a camera lens. I've enjoyed the process immensely, and have been thankful for all the amazing feedback I've gotten as a response to my images, stories, and thoughts throughout the year. I'll be continuing with the blog through 2011 with a slightly new look, but still providing 52 images and some thoughts to go along with them. Technical to abstract, social commentary and just plain fun, you'll find a mix of topics, variety of images, and hopefully, something you will enjoy following along. I've had a number of people ask "where can I buy a print??". The answer is an easy one... select images are available by clicking here. Of course you can just send me a message too, I'd love to hear from ya!

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sedona

Week 37



Sedona
September 15, 2010

There are some places in the world that are just more beautiful than others. Sedona, I'd argue, is one of those places. Last week I had the joy of camping and shooting in and around Sedona, AZ for the better part of 2 days, and it wasn't nearly long enough. Some would argue you can "see" all that Sedona has to offer in a couple of days. I suppose you could hit the highlights, and feel satisfied that you've been there, but to really experience Sedona, I think 3 to 4 days would be a minimum. 
 
I found myself at a loss as to what to do with my limited time there, because so many of the hikes and features in and around Sedona are breathtaking and desirable to take in. Luckily, after a morning of shooting around Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, I stopped in to a local shop/cafe called  The Hike House owned and operated by Greg and Gracie Stevenson to pick up some supplies and catch up on work during the harshly lit mid-day sun hours. I say lucky because Gracie and her very friendly staff not only helped me find what I needed, but as I was noticed considering a book on Sedona's best hikes, offered to introduce me to it's author who happened to be sitting on the front patio of the cafe. After a quick but very pleasant and informative conversation with Dennis Andres, author of Sedona's Top 10 Hikes,  I sat down to make use of the Energy Cafe's complimentary WiFi to get caught up. My overall experience was fantastic, and if you are traveling through Sedona, make time for The Hike House & it's Energy Cafe, you won't be sorry!

It was the same afternoon that I made the short drive and modest hike out to Cathedral-Red Rock Crossing where I captured the image above. The setting sun afforded a beautiful light cast on Cathedral Rock, and a shallow wade across the creek allowed for the stunning reflection you see. One of many arresting vistas, this is certainly not the first image of its kind, but it is one of my favorites.

I hope you enjoy the image, and by all means - get to Sedona!


image taken with Canon 5D MII, 24-70 2.8L lens, 1/60 sec @f8, ISO 100

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