the wandering chick

An American bald eagle rests in a treetop in Skagit County, Washington.
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When it comes to taking pictures, my motto is this:

Always look behind you.

The scene there may be as magnificent as the one ahead.

Welcome to my picture collection.

Most of my adult life has been spent with camera in tow, always with one eye on the road and the other looking out for the perfect shot.

It never takes long to find.

The graceful weeping willow, the orange sunset, the crashing waves. The joy of capturing such serenity, such quiet beauty always gets my heart pumping and my soul singing.

A novice, yes. But I doubt few pros feel more adrenaline flow than I each time the shutter is released.

Whether traveling with family and friends, or wandering alone down the highways and byways, the beauty is only surpassed by the thrill of finding it.

A collection of photo favorites

 

grafton notch sp, maine
Vermillion Cliffs

 

 

Traveling the main highway through Grafton Notch State Park, in Maine near the New Hampshire border

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bald eagle in tree
A trip back to Page, Arizona and Lake Powell had me taking in some additional hikes and more breath-taking scenery. Click here to see more pictures of the Vermillion Cliffs, a rarely-sighted California Condor and the beautiful Lake Powell.
The Superstition Mtn
The Superstition Mountain in Arizona's east valley is a great place for fun hikes with incredible views. See more shots of the area here.
Roosevelt Lake
I hadn't seen too much of Arizona's East Valley until this trip I took with a friend from Houston, Texas. We explored the Salt River Canyon, Theodore Roosevelt Lake and the Tonto National Monument, among other sights. Click on the Arizona home page to access the pages. It's spring time here, so the Sonora desert is alive with bright yellow brittle bush blooms and creosote trees.
Great blue heron on Roosevelt Lake
A great blue heron on Roosevelt Lake
Lower Cliff Dwelling, Tonto Natl Monument
The Tonto National Monument, located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona's East Valley is an exciting visit. It holds two cliff dwellings - the Upper and the Lower - of Salado Indians from the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries. Above is a photo of the Lower Cliff Dwelling. See more pictures by following a link on the Arizona home page.
spring at PHRV
Spring is in the air despite a few thunderous-looking clouds in the sky. The creosote and the ocotillo are blooming everywhere in Arizona's Sonora Desert. And many of the Saguaros are now blooming. To see some Saguaro flowers, go to the Pleasant Harbor RV Resort.
Bartlett Lake
Bartlett Lake in Maricopa County is about an hour from my RV wintering spot here in Arizona. I took an overnight camping trip and enjoyed the lake and a nice hike. Click here to see the photos.
Tonto Natural Bridge
The Tonto Natural Bridge is said to be the largest travertine bridge in the world. It's a remarkable, astonishing sight, not to be missed, especially if you're in the Payson, Arizona area. More pictures of the bridge with nice hiking trails can be seen here.
Saguaro in bloom