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Ceremonial Dress, Apache Girl San Carlos Res AZ

jwest — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:56:01 +0000

Original photo, San Carlos Res. AZ 2008

San Carlos Apache girl poses for photos in her coming of age ceremonial dress. I was visiting the reservation to capture the stunning display of spring poppies when I was graced with the presence of this girl and her father who was taking photos of her as well.

Bride Takes a Swing, Superstition Mtn Golf Resort

jwest — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:23:02 +0000

Original photo June 2011
Van Der Weide wedding at Superstition Mtn Golf Resort, Gold Canyon AZ

Saguaro Standing the Storm, Superstition Mtns AZ

jwest — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:52:57 +0000

Original bw digitally captured 2010

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An intense storm was quickly passing ove the Superstition Mtns, changing light and landscape objects within seconds. As I chased it I encountered this massive Saguaro cactus who seemed to have no fear.

Shades of Sunset, Superstition Mountain AZ

jwest — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:45:57 +0000

Shades of Sunset, Superstition Mountain AZ 2011

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Photographed near the base of Silly Mountain this image captures the infamous hues of purple and pink ocurring briefly during certain sunsets.

Angel Beam, Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ

jwest — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:17:04 +0000

September 2010

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While photographing the shafts of light coming thru windows in Lower Antelope Canyon I didn’t notice the shape near the center of the lightbeam. Later when I brought it up on larger home monitor I saw it looks the shape of an angel….hmmm.

Lake Powell, AZ Aerial View

jwest — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:01:29 +0000

September 2010

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Morning light on main channel near Gunsight Canyon from helicopter.

December Sunset Gold Canyon AZ

jwest — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:58:20 +0000

Original December 2010

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Moving into winter the Arizona days become shorter but the december sunsets have been incredibly beautiful this week. This one is right in my drive of my Gold Canyon home

Twisted Sister, Saguaro in Bloom

jwest — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:18:13 +0000

Gold Canyon AZ original 2008

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This cactus has endured some bouts of cold over the course of its life. The arms droop when desert temps gets too cold but recover and turn upward when it warms up. Thanks to Debbie JoeDicker for that bit of knowledge.

Arizona Wildflowers

jwest — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:50:24 +0000

San Carlos AZ original 2008

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Abundant wildflowers on San Carlos Indian reservation, near Peridot.

Silent Strength, AZ

jwest — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:53:19 +0000

Original 1998

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Arizona Cottonwood tree silhouetted against the dusk sky.