Agent 54 took this while hiking in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. I don't know how I timed the light so perfectly. Maybe I was being guided by a higher power.
These spires are huge. The tallest one on the right is about 175 ft. or more.
Can you feel the power of this photo as I do?
A view from the Lost Dutchman's State Park across from the old mining town of Goldfield Arizona.
This is the Green Boulder. Can you see the tiny people at the bottom of the Rock?
Looking back from The Basin at Goldfield Arizona. Goldfield was once a booming mining town.
This is what they call "the Basin". It is the official trail end and it was formed by an ancient lava flow.
I call this the Bunny Rock. Does it look like a Rabbit to you?
The Flat Iron peak stands majestically above the Siphon Draw. The distinctive light colored band can be seen for miles around.
I recommend visiting the Superstition Mountains of the Tonto National Forest of Arizona for terrific hiking and breathtaking views. Google Lost Dutchman's State Park for more info.
My friend took this picture of me standing in front of the Whitlow Dam on Queen Creek in the foothills of the Superstion Mountains of Arizona.
In this picture you can see the top peak in the back of the Lost Dutchman's State Park in the distance in the left center of the picture. Weaver's Needle is in the right center of he picture.
Looking back from the top of he dam at the water collection area.
A very young Diamondback Rattle Snake crossed our path.
Looking up at earthen dam from water collection area.
A view from the Lost Dutchman's State Park across from the old mining town of Goldfield Arizona.
This is the Green Boulder. Can you see the tiny people at the bottom of the Rock?
Looking back from The Basin at Goldfield Arizona. Goldfield was once a booming mining town.
This is what they call "the Basin". It is the official trail end and it was formed by an ancient lava flow.
I call this the Bunny Rock. Does it look like a Rabbit to you?
The Flat Iron peak stands majestically above the Siphon Draw. The distinctive light colored band can be seen for miles around.
I recommend visiting the Superstition Mountains of the Tonto National Forest of Arizona for terrific hiking and breathtaking views. Google Lost Dutchman's State Park for more info.
My friend took this picture of me standing in front of the Whitlow Dam on Queen Creek in the foothills of the Superstion Mountains of Arizona.
In this picture you can see the top peak in the back of the Lost Dutchman's State Park in the distance in the left center of the picture. Weaver's Needle is in the right center of he picture.
Looking back from the top of he dam at the water collection area.
A very young Diamondback Rattle Snake crossed our path.
Looking up at earthen dam from water collection area.
It's a lovely photo. Sun bursts have become one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think another reason that I'm fond of this one is that it was such a great day to hike and I had a great time.
DeleteIt's definitely a lovely photo.
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DeleteI lived in Arizona for a number of years and always enjoyed those desertscapes. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love living in Arizona.
DeleteOMYGOODNESS - Stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind. I was hiking on a cool winter day and being a little tired maybe I let my imagination get to me but, I could feel something special standing in that spot. Probably an Adrenalin high.
DeleteWelcome to 30 Days of Photos. That is a lovely image you managed to capture. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think this will be fun.
DeleteHmmm, a little Area 51-ish but absolutely beautiful. Great photograph!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually in the Lost Dutchman State Park. There are many stories of how the Dutchman buried his treasure somewhere in the mountains which are across a small valley from the old mining town of Goldfield. In Goldfield you can ride a train through the old mining community as you get a history lesson form the Conductor.
DeleteI'm thinking this is something you have to see for real. A photograph just won't do it justice.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. :)
The size of these pillars in enormous. My estimate could be way off.
DeleteI always appreciate your visits.
Hey, Timothy... great capture on that sun! Makes those pillars look even more mysterious.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it just make your mind go in any different direction. Imagine he age and history that has happened there. One legend is that the Indian renegade Geronimo hid from the U.S. Army in those mountains for a time.
DeleteStunning !
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed them.
DeleteHoly Mini-Stonehenge! Our sun makes photography fun. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a blast.
DeleteGreat shot. Those mountains are full of history. Just imagine all the stories those spires could tell. I can see why it is named Superstition Mountain. It has a very mystical quality. Thanks for sharing this photo!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. Come back anytime.
DeleteGotta love those monoliths!
ReplyDeleteYeah, they're great. Thanks.
DeleteAgent 54, where are you? Sorry, I'm mixing my 60s TV shows up. Good to have you aboard. One more to share the insanity dreamed up by Ziva and MikeWJ. I love this pic. It's making me thirsty.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great memory. Fred Gwynne and Joe E. Ross played the 2 NYC cops in Car 54 Where Are You? in the early 60s.
DeleteTake plenty of water when hiking in Arizona. Thanks for playing.
Terrific photo Tim. We explored a bit of Arizona last year and the landscape is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love living in Arizona.
DeleteOh wow how pretty! I love hiking because you get to witness little glimpses like this.
ReplyDeleteYes the sunlight is always changing and playing with the shadows. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteWho or what are they reaching for.... it really makes you think. Simply stunning. What an amazing place to hike!
ReplyDeleteIt really does make you think and feel. Thanks for coming.
DeleteThat's a wonderful photo, and Arizona is a beautiful state.
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Thank you. I still have much of Arizona to explore.
DeleteYou did indeed time it perfectly -- positively stunning!
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I happy so many can enjoy it. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteWelcome to 30 Days, Timothy. You've certainly set the bar high with this photo, which is dramatic and beautiful, like most of Arizona. I look forward to seeing your posts every day this month.
ReplyDeleteSort of. This challenge is a pain in the ass.
Yeah, I'll post when I can. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteThat shot is really beautiful. You are right about the fact there is a power present in that picture. Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI could feel it when I was standing there. Thank you.
DeleteThis really is an exceptional picture. I feel the power!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to capture that feeling that I was experiencing live. Thank you so much.
DeleteA fantastic shot Timothy, fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific Wordless Wednesday. ☺
Thank you. I really got lucky.
DeleteHave a great week.
What a fab photo so peaceful too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a tanfastic WW!
It was a great hike.
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Agent 54 - every time you post photos of AZ it makes me want to return. Those photos are breathtaking and I love the way the sunlight is almost a star above the spires. Yes, the rock does look like a rabbit. I remembered seeing Flat Iron when I was at an LPGA event. Thanks for the memories.....
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pics. My knee is getting better. I may be able to get out and take more pictures.
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I definitely need to get to Arizona again
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Glad you enjoyed the pictures.
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I love your photos. This area is so special because I have never seen mountains here in the Netherlands ;-)
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Thank you. The desert mountains are spectacular.
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Thank you for allowing me to share my pictures.
DeleteThank you for stopping by Friday Features Linky Party this week!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week!
Thank you for allowing me to share.
DeleteOoh yes I can see the bunny! Gorgeous photos :) #DreamTeam
ReplyDeleteCool. Thanks for allowing me to share.
DeleteGorgeous photos! I've never heard of the Superstition Mountains! Thanks so much for linking this up with #DreamTeam!
ReplyDeleteGeronimo hid from the U.S. Army in the Superstition Mountains for a while.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and please come back early and often.
WOw - it seems very remote.
ReplyDeleteIt's not really. I can see the Superstition Mountains from where I work.
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Wow, what a landscape. i could look at these images all day. Great colelction of shots. #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it. Thanks for allowing me to share.
DeleteGreat capture! 📸 the light is amazing #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteStunning views
ReplyDeleteYes, really makes you feel something when you're up on the mountain.
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Arizona is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love Arizona.
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Wow the desert is beautiful
ReplyDeleteYes it really is. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteI'm glad you pointed out the tiny people at the bottom of the rock - that really gives me a sense of perspective as to how immense that thing really is!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-view-from-mount-washington.html
At the entrance to the park, that rock doesn't look all that big but, it is gigantic. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteI see the bunny! Amazing landscape. Thanks for joining in #TheMMLinky
ReplyDeleteGlad you could see the rock bunny.
DeleteThanks for allowing me to share.
Stunning pictures! Thank you for sharing with #HoneybeeLinky xxx
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DeleteWonderful photos, thank you, nature is beautiful #TheMMLinky
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pictures.
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Great photos! Love the first one with the sunlight streaming across the landscape. And that little rattler!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Check out the other photos like Piestewa Peak and Reno-Tahoe. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteWow - these are great shots! Would love to visit there some day.
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Glad you enjoyed the new pictures. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteI think you really worked to get this great photos. To me the bunny looks like a lizard looking over its shoulder at you. Yeah the light on that first photo, skill or luck? Probably both.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pictures. I'm happy to be able to hike again after re-habbing my knee. Thanks for visiting.
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