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"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!" ~ Author Unknown

Talk about an eerie sky (it really looked like this)...in a matter of hours, we went from sunshine to storms to rainbows to this and finally a glorious sunset (last night's post)...fascinating changes in weather in such a short time span, and we even managed to dodge most of the downpour :-) Photographed at McDowell Mountain Regional Park which is located just northeast of Phoenix.

Have a great Friday....and as always, thanks for stopping by to visit!!!!

“I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens, but just those that bring simple little pleasures..." ~ Author Unknown

As we were leaving McDowell Mountain Regional Park just moments after several downpours and lovely rainbows, the clouds began to break up just in time to treat us to a colorful sunset....and of course I just had to have the hubby pull over so I could take a few shots...hand held so not as sharp as I would have liked, but you get the picture :-)

Have a great Thursday.....I appreciate all your visits & comments!!!!

"Your range of available choices - right now - is limitless." ~ Frederick C. Frieseke

The Apache Trail twists and turns through contorted canyons and desert saguaro forests. The road is unpaved for the twenty miles between Tortilla Flat and Roosevelt Dam, including the adventurous and gut wrenching drop down Fish Creek Hill. The road drops approximately 900 feet in a mile into Fish Creek Canyon, which is pictured here from the scenic turnaround point. Definitely not for the faint of heart....but certainly worth the nail biting blind turns to enjoy these views.

Have a great Wednesday....and thanks for all your visits & support!!!!

"May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending." ~ Author Unknown

Sunset in Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District (west side)...3 images merged & tonemapped in Photomatix and then some final tweaking in pse9.

Have a great Tuesday...and as always, thanks for stopping by to visit!!!!

Vision is the art of seeing things invisible. ~ Johnathan Swift

One of the many views that the Salado people enjoyed from their dwellings....photographed from the Lower Cliff Dwelling at Tonto National Monument.

Have a great Sunday....off to spend the day with family; good food & good times :-) Thanks for visiting!!!!