A Sedona Sunset
I was in Phoenix for business and I decided to add on three days to explore Sedona for the first time. What makes Sedona a great town to visit gave me challenges for photography. The town, full of shops, art galleries and restaurants, is nestled right among the red rock cliff walls. It was challenging to find views and make images that did not include buildings. But once I figured out the orientation of the town and the surrounding red rock canyons, I spent my time deep in the canyons where a sense of wilderness could find me.
I was treated to an incredible sunrise and an equally beautiful sunset on Doe Mountain. I delighted in an overcast afternoon along Oak Creek Canyon walking among the chaos of a thick grove of leafless sycamore trees. And I spent a long day wandering up and over a high mesa top surrounded by even taller canyons.
By the time the trip was nearing its end I realized I had just scratched the surface of Sedona and will need to visit again (and again) to truly capture its beauty.
You can see a small collection of Sedona images at this gallery on my website... On Location - Sedona.
I thought I would also add two fun pictures. On the day I hiked to the top of Doe Mountain for sunrise, five hot air balloons rose into the early morning sky. They came so close to me on the cliff top that I was talking to the people in the basket! And second, I rented a red Jeep Wrangler 4x4 for the trip. I took it on two really rough forest roads that were filled with rocks and mud. I would definitely do that again!