Entertainment in Payson

Spent last night under the stars in Pine, Arizona and on the way there I passed this sign along the highway outside Payson...

Barrell Cactus Flower

This barrell cactus flower bloomed in the rock garden in my backyard. Great colors!

Curious Squirrel at the Grand Canyon

Received an email today from picture.com that this photo of a squirrel at the Grand Canyon that I shot last summer has been selected to appear in their book of the best photos of 2004. Cool!

My Shirt

Today I'm wearing this shirt...

Chiricahua National Monument

Toured the Chiricahua National Monument today - located in the Chiricahua Mountains. The cool balancing rock formations are called Hoodoos and they are everywhere.

Chiricahua Mountains

Today Conor and I backpacked to Barfoot Lookout in the Chircahua Mountains in southeast Arizona. Elevation was just under 8500 feet. Incredible views! Got hit with a massive lightning storm at night which was scary and fantastic - luckily the gear held up well and we stayed dry and comfortable.

Close the Door!

Staying at the La Paloma in Tucson tonight. Lot's of wildlife here - this sign is posted on the sliding door leading out to the patio of my room.

The Glasses

Finally had a chance to use these glasses, given to me by Bill and HeSCA in Seattle. Thanks guys - they're fantastic!

Landing the Big One!

Went fishing for trout in Woods Canyon Lake - thought this shot looked like something from a Norman Rockwell painting.

IOTD: My Office

My desk in it's normal messy state. Can you find Bumble?

IOTD: Sonoran Desert Poster

Shot this Prickly Pear flower at the Mayo Clinic nature trail and photoshopped the colors and saturation.

This is the first post

This is the first post of my new blog, and here's one of our dogs, Scout.