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I try to treat each evening and weekend as little slices of retirement because no one is guaranteed a lengthy one at the end of their career. ~ Mike Hammar

Another from sunset at Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain District (west side)...three bracketed photos merged together & tweaked in Photomatix.

TGIF...busy week...and an even busier weekend in store...Chris Botti tomorrow night at the Peabody Opera House and then off to spend the weekend with family...will catch up with everyone soon!!!! Thanks for all your visits, comments, suggestions, and support :-)

It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream. ~ Bern Williams

Another from sunset at Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District (west side) - February 2012

Many thanks to everyone for all your visits, comments, suggestions, and tips; I appreciate them all :-)

“Simplicity is an exact medium between too little and too much. “ ~ Joshua Reynold

Crescent Moon Ranch is a treasured day-use recreation site located outside Sedona, Arizona along Oak Creek at the base of Cathedral Rock...The ranch was built in the late 1800's and changed hands at least nine times over the years...no electricity was available in the area when the ranch was still occupied, so a large water wheel was installed for the two houses which pumped both domestic and irrigation water.

Have a great Tuesday....and as always, thanks for all your visits & comments!!!!

“Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night's repose” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Sunset in Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District (west side)

My first attempt at hdr...three images bracketed, then combined & tonemapped in Photomatix Pro 4...let me know what you think; for a better look, just hit the letter "L" on your keyboard. Have a great week....and thanks for all your visits!!!!!!

Through the play of light and shadow, vistas change -- hour by hour, season by season. ~ Author Unknown

Roosevelt Lake as viewed from the walkway near the Lower Cliff Dwelling at Tonto National Monument....the Salado people certainly picked one heck of a spot to build their home; can you just imagine waking up to this view every morning???

The well-preserved Lower and Upper cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The Salado people farmed in the Salt River Valley and supplemented their diet by hunting and gathering native wildlife and plants. The monument is located in the Upper Sonoran ecosystem, known primarily for its characteristic saguaro cactus. For more history & stories about Tonto National Monument, visit: www.nps.gov/tont/historyculture/stories.htm

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend....have a great week, and as always, thanks for stopping by to visit.