Joanne West Photography

Even Fire Fighters Fall in Love

jwest — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:05:52 +0000

March 24th 2012 Apache Junction AZ

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The Bayley Red Carpet Party

jwest — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:01:37 +0000

Feb 26th 2012 Gold Canyon AZ	View Gallery
Celebrity guest arrival

Rainbow on Peralta Road Superstition Mtns AZ

jwest — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:47:05 +0000

Original photo Peralta Rd 2011

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Chasing a desert monsoon storm in anticipation of a chance for good lightning shot I found a rainbow waiting for me on Peralta road near Hwy 60 in Gold Canyon.

Lessons from Germany

jwest — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:37:50 +0000

Digitally and spiritually enhanced photo Frankfurt Germany

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Shot from backwindow of taxi in Frankfurt Germany. I saw the angel and driver made u-turn for me to snap this shot…what I didn’t see at the time was the brilliant star of light and the name of the building.

Class participant photos Coming Soon!

jwest — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:14:43 +0000

Joanne and kid goat at Bobbi Roths home.
We had a blissful time at Bobbi Roth’s at December 10th’s farm animal photography workshop. Another spring playshop is pending.

Ceremonial Dress, Apache Girl San Carlos Res AZ

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

Original photo, San Carlos Res. AZ 2008

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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.

Black Bear Hide and Seek

jwest — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:01:49 +0000

Original photo Whistler BC Canada 2011

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Fresh out of hibernation this black bear was busily grazing on side of highway. When I got out of the vehicle to make some photos he positioned himself behind a tree…perhaps thinking I wouldn’t see him ?

Crow Chasing Eagle

jwest — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:53:37 +0000

Original photo, Nanaimo BC Canada 2011

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I watched this bald eagle get continuously get chased off for getting too close the crow’s nest. I found it amazing that a raptor this large would flee from the little crow. However I’ve seen this drama play out similiarly with humans.

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.