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Apr 22, 2019 21:28:36   #
SWFeral Loc: SWNM
 
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly visit to my mom in Tucson a bit less stultifying, this last weekend I planned a hike in the vast trail system behind her neighborhood. I was actually pretty ill with a stomach bug that almost prevented my going, but the lure of this hike was too tempting. Though I overdid it slightly, I was not sorry I set an early alarm to hit the trail before anyone else got there. That didn't last, of course, and before long I was sharing the trail with at least a dozen mountain bikers and several hikers. They don't know that I'm accustomed to having places to myself here in NM, however, so I forgave them.

Thanks for looking. I hope to explore this trail system more each time I go to Tucson, though after next month I may have to wait for cooler weather. I will share my findings here.


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Apr 22, 2019 21:41:39   #
Cany143 Loc: SE Utah
 
Number 1. Both literally and figuratively. Hell --whoops! this is family friendly territory, so O My Heck-- YES! (Which is to intend nothing against the other images....)

You forgive more easily than I do, though.

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Apr 22, 2019 21:52:16   #
SWFeral Loc: SWNM
 
Cany143 wrote:
Number 1. Both literally and figuratively. Hell --whoops! this is family friendly territory, so O My Heck-- YES! (Which is to intend nothing against the other images....)

You forgive more easily than I do, though.


Yes, Number 1 may be my favorite too, for its quirkiness. As far as the forgiveness...I'm on their turf. I did actually manage to scramble to safety from the first bike guy (and took a surreptitious photo of him). He never saw me which gave me a thrill.

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Apr 22, 2019 22:12:57   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
SWFeral wrote:
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly visit to my mom in Tucson a bit less stultifying, this last weekend I planned a hike in the vast trail system behind her neighborhood. I was actually pretty ill with a stomach bug that almost prevented my going, but the lure of this hike was too tempting. Though I overdid it slightly, I was not sorry I set an early alarm to hit the trail before anyone else got there. That didn't last, of course, and before long I was sharing the trail with at least a dozen mountain bikers and several hikers. They don't know that I'm accustomed to having places to myself here in NM, however, so I forgave them.

Thanks for looking. I hope to explore this trail system more each time I go to Tucson, though after next month I may have to wait for cooler weather. I will share my findings here.
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly v... (show quote)


Hi SWFeral. Really beautiful photos. The trail you refer to wouldn't be in Saguaro N.P. East would it? I would definitely have to wait for cooler weather than you will find in May in Tucson. Mid April is my limit. Last time I was in that part of the world it was 106F. in mid May.

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Apr 22, 2019 22:22:49   #
SWFeral Loc: SWNM
 
It's the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, so it's over the mountains west of Tucson. I appreciate your advice, though. Because I was hiking along the west side of a ridge (Bobcat Ridge, the sound of which I liked), I was in shadow for the first half of the hike. Believe me I am no longer a fan of direct sun; living at 6000 feet in NM has taught me how intense it can be. The sun, though not the heat, actually feels gentler in Tucson! Thanks for commenting on my efforts.

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Apr 22, 2019 23:42:38   #
rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.
 
SWFeral wrote:
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly visit to my mom in Tucson a bit less stultifying, this last weekend I planned a hike in the vast trail system behind her neighborhood. I was actually pretty ill with a stomach bug that almost prevented my going, but the lure of this hike was too tempting. Though I overdid it slightly, I was not sorry I set an early alarm to hit the trail before anyone else got there. That didn't last, of course, and before long I was sharing the trail with at least a dozen mountain bikers and several hikers. They don't know that I'm accustomed to having places to myself here in NM, however, so I forgave them.

Thanks for looking. I hope to explore this trail system more each time I go to Tucson, though after next month I may have to wait for cooler weather. I will share my findings here.
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly v... (show quote)


This is a beautiful set, makes me wish to be there! I very much appreciate the way you have used the background in these composition.

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Apr 23, 2019 00:32:14   #
Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii
 
SWFeral wrote:
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly visit to my mom in Tucson a bit less stultifying, this last weekend I planned a hike in the vast trail system behind her neighborhood. I was actually pretty ill with a stomach bug that almost prevented my going, but the lure of this hike was too tempting. Though I overdid it slightly, I was not sorry I set an early alarm to hit the trail before anyone else got there. That didn't last, of course, and before long I was sharing the trail with at least a dozen mountain bikers and several hikers. They don't know that I'm accustomed to having places to myself here in NM, however, so I forgave them.

Thanks for looking. I hope to explore this trail system more each time I go to Tucson, though after next month I may have to wait for cooler weather. I will share my findings here.
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly v... (show quote)


Wow .. I hope you get out more often .. can’t wait to see the shots later when the temps cool ... I really enjoyed your variety of shots .., each one tells a story ..1) the scene .. 2) the photographer who kept hiking to get the shots ..., well done ..

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Apr 23, 2019 06:15:36   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
SWFeral wrote:
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly visit to my mom in Tucson a bit less stultifying, this last weekend I planned a hike in the vast trail system behind her neighborhood. I was actually pretty ill with a stomach bug that almost prevented my going, but the lure of this hike was too tempting. Though I overdid it slightly, I was not sorry I set an early alarm to hit the trail before anyone else got there. That didn't last, of course, and before long I was sharing the trail with at least a dozen mountain bikers and several hikers. They don't know that I'm accustomed to having places to myself here in NM, however, so I forgave them.

Thanks for looking. I hope to explore this trail system more each time I go to Tucson, though after next month I may have to wait for cooler weather. I will share my findings here.
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly v... (show quote)


A Fantastic set of images!!!!
I like #1 best of all!!!

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Apr 23, 2019 07:03:07   #
Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
 
Some really nice compositions. My own preference would be to have both the foreground cactus, or other plant, and the background mountain, in focus. For those scenes that would have to be done with focus stacking, aka focus merging. I've found it to be a wonderful tool and the only way to achieve complete front to back focus with some scenes. But that's strictly personal preference of course.

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Apr 23, 2019 07:04:28   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Good set.

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Apr 23, 2019 07:54:56   #
StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY
 
SWFeral wrote:
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly visit to my mom in Tucson a bit less stultifying, this last weekend I planned a hike in the vast trail system behind her neighborhood. I was actually pretty ill with a stomach bug that almost prevented my going, but the lure of this hike was too tempting. Though I overdid it slightly, I was not sorry I set an early alarm to hit the trail before anyone else got there. That didn't last, of course, and before long I was sharing the trail with at least a dozen mountain bikers and several hikers. They don't know that I'm accustomed to having places to myself here in NM, however, so I forgave them.

Thanks for looking. I hope to explore this trail system more each time I go to Tucson, though after next month I may have to wait for cooler weather. I will share my findings here.
And I'm not being facetious. To make my monthly v... (show quote)


Love these! A fantastic set of images!
Steve

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Apr 23, 2019 08:33:48   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Wonderful, creative series. You took a wide expanse and turned it into beautiful landscapes and captivating close ups. The shots are well executed and well thought out.

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Apr 23, 2019 09:26:56   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Very enjoyable series. We went to the Saguaro National Park (east) this winter and enjoyed it very much.

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Apr 23, 2019 09:31:33   #
Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI
 
Totally different presentations. Great job!

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Apr 23, 2019 09:34:49   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
The compositions of No’s 1, 3, and the last one are wonderful - my faves for sure!

Stan

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