And this is the Ring of Fire. The Moon passed in front of the Sun. Pretty Awesome!
The camera was a Canon Rebel EOS XTi with a Rainbow Symphony solar filter. Settings were aperture F5.7, 1/1600′ exposure and ISO 1600 film speed.
The Big House of Wupatki National Monument
This is the Wukoki ruins in Wupatki National Monument. Wukoki is a modern Hopi word meaning “big house.” I took this image today as we went through Sunset Crater and Wupatki on our way from Flagstaff to Page, AZ. The ruins in the area are very well preserved and to my delight were accessible along a short foot path. Unlike Casa Grande (also meaning “big House”) near Coolidge, AZ, I could walk directly into this big house that was built over 900 years ago. Click on the image to enlarge.
Eclipse Excursion – Day One
Today’s the first leg of our excursion to Page, AZ to witness the May 20, 2012 annular eclipse of the Sun. We had a good trip that took us from our Wickenburg home, through the Saguaro forests along AZ SR 74 to I-17, thence north to Flagstaff, where we set up camp for the night among the tall conifer trees. Tomorrow, we head towards the ultimate destination with a few scenic stops along the way. Click on the image to enlarge.
Arizona Wildfires
This is the smoke billowing up from the Crown King, or Gladiator wildfire. The fire is about thirty miles northeast of Wickenburg. We drove up the hill north of our road where I took this photo. We figure that there is no imminent danger to us from that fire. Click on the image to enlarge.
Pollinators
Saguaros are in bloom all over town. These are not far from the post office where one saguaro has arms low enough that I can get my camera close. The bees love these flowers and are always nearby when saguaros are in bloom. Click on the image to enlarge.
Puppy Spa
When we go to the dog park all the dogs love it. But, it is dusty hot work. This is how Bay Bay cools off. It may be the bigger dogs water bowl but its his spa. Click on the image to enlarge.
