Soggy Sedona

I've been really enjoying the last 5-7 days here in Sedona as the monsoons have really kicked it up a notch. Cloudy, rainy skies and some nice cool temperatures (been in the 70s) have really been a nice break from the searing heat. Too bad it's come to an end! I just thought I'd post some images of the area under these lesser photographed conditions. Never have I enjoyed hiking in the rain more as it kept me cool and I had the trails to myself!

Image #1 - The cloud shrouded, rain soaked western flank of Wilson Mountain.

Image #2 - The same Wilson Mountain cliff face peeking through the low hanging clouds.

Image #3 - A top-down agave macro

Image #4 - Rain clouds hovering over Coffee Pot Rock

Image #5 - Occasionally mother nature would throw me a bone. I framed this image of Cathedral Rock with the hopes of capturing some lightning to complete the comp. That never worked out, but I got a 60 second window of light as a nice consolation prize.

#5...wow, wow, wow!!!

These are all stellar, but that b&w agave shot needs to be printed HUGE and hung on a wall with pride.

Scorching, soggy, sugar-coated...I love Sedona and these images!

#3 & #5!!
gotta love a good monsoon!

Glad to see you're making the most of your new home in Sedona, Guy. These are all exceptional but I'm w/ Todd - that agave photo is smokin'.

I'm planning a long motorcycle ride down to that area (my wife hasn't been apprised of those plans yet ). I'm trying to find as many dirt roads as possible to ride between here and there and will let you know when my plans are solid. Would be great to meet up with you again.

#3 & #5 for me too, the agave is awesome, print that one large!.

#1 is a really nice and clean comp.

It's always a learning experience to see what you're doing, Guy. Excectional images, as usual.
Joe Rogers

I have a thing for symmetrical plants, and that agave is just gorgeous! Great subject for black and white, and nice job processing it. As others have said -- print it BIG and hang it with pride.

#5 - not a bad "consolation prize!" I think this is one of the nicest versions of this scene I've seen. The reflections in the water (and the long shutter speed resulting in the silky flowing water) complement the sunlight perfectly.

Wow! Stellar collection but I'm with everyone else here: the agave jumped at me and punched me in the face and the Cathedral Rock image is just incredible.

It seems there's a definite consensus on favorites here...and they're mine as well. Thanks for the comments everyone!

Bret...definitely give me a holler if ya make a "wife approved" trip out here! I'd be great to hook up.

Guy, you did get a nice window of light in #5. I was wondering what Sedona was like as Flag was more like Seattle last week. Did you get any towering, well-lit thunderheads a couple nights ago?

I can't pick a favorite here, all are really, really nice for varied reasons. Great collection.

Beautiful - all I can say about # 5 is WOW !!

Doug....fortunately, we didn't get near as much rain here in Sedona as you got up there. Sounds like a real mess that you're dealing with. I did see those spectacular thunderheads you mentioned. Unfortunately, a prior commitment made it impossible for me to get out and shoot that evening (I did grumble a lot about it to the wife though!).

Great collection, Guy. The agave and Cathedral Rock shots are truly exceptional!

I'll just cut 'n' patste my reply to this image from Flickr:

"This is excellent, Guy!
The b&w conversion did just what you wanted. I'm also not good at seeing the small details, and work like this inspires me to keep trying. Well done!"

..and #5 is one nice bone! What is that lurking in the foliage on the right?
You might consider 'losing' it as it's a bit of a distraction.

The agave is my favorite as well. All make for an excellent series, but that one takes the prize.

Another vote for 3 and 5. The Agave shot really is impressive.

Beautiful work. I've never seen Sedona photographed so well.

- Dan.

#1 and #5... AWESOME!

Those are some great clouds, nicely done.