Our trip to Arizona (broadband)

TristanP

We were in Mesa, Arizona last week for a family birthday. Here are some of the shots I was able to process already. This was my first chance to take some serious landscapes with my 717 (not much to shoot here in Delaware), so I'll take any and all criticism. Reshoots aren't possible (for a couple years anyway), but I'll take anything I can learn from.

Flight out on Sunday




Early morning cactus outside the hotel




Monday's sunset




Some shots from the neighborhood for anyone who hasn't seen the landscaping






We drove up to Payson (5000' elevation) Thursday afternoon. The views on the way are awesome. Here's Mt. Ord




An outcropping just north of town




Late Friday afternoon I drove Ethan (my soon-to-be-2-year-old) out to Tortilla Flat along the Apache Trail. Some of the most incredible scenery I've ever seen in person.

This is Superstition mountain - still needs some work:






Just west of Canyon Lake




The Canyon Lake lookout




Some Saguaros - they can grow to 50' and 200 years old.








Late Friday afternoon and Tortilla Flat was closed




Returning from Tortilla (I really like the dynamic range on this one)




On the way back, I got Ethan out for a bit again. He enjoyed being out of the carseat.







Palm trees under the stars back in Mesa



More to come. Thanks for looking.

DeanMcM

Great shots!!!
I think they are terrific! Looks like you had some great weather!

I miss my F717, sold it last month. :cry

Thanks for sharing your trip.

Maelyn

Great pictures. I'm so jaded about the desert living in it but you've really managed to capture some of the desert beauty.

TristanP

Maelyn wrote:

Great pictures. I'm so jaded about the desert living in it but you've really managed to capture some of the desert beauty.

Thanks so much, both of you. Where are you living now?

Andy

very nice travel set, tristan

love the shot of your kid peering out at the vista

Shima

Wonderful set, it really makes me want to go there!

Drano

Great set! Brings back memories, I used to do quite a bit of stomping around in the Superstitions when I was going to ASU. Reminds me that I need to drag myself back from AK for a visit - maybe this winter! Thanks for sharing!

TristanP

Thanks guys. The shot of Ethan peering throught fence I knew would be a keeper. If you haven't been, it should be on your list.

Dani

TristanP wrote:

hhahahaaa.... is that a beechcraft???? I used to fly on mesa and southwest all the time on those little things... love them!!! so much fun.

Fantastic shots! i miss the desert :cry

ChrisJ

I'm an astral fan, so I really like the Palm Trees and stars. Great set all around though!

TristanP

Dani wrote:

hhahahaaa.... is that a beechcraft???? I used to fly on mesa and southwest all the time on those little things... love them!!! so much fun.

Fantastic shots! i miss the desert :cry

Thanks! Nah, that's a 737 if I recall correctly. I don't think a Beechcraft would be the right choice for a Philly to Phoenix flight. That would suck.