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Lower Salt River
Description: The lower stretch of the Salt River, though controlled by dams, flows perennially and is highly scenic in its setting among Arizona Upland Sonoran Desert vegetation. Much of this area is included in the very popular Salt River Recreation Area. Views include rugged portions of the Goldfield Mountains, Stewart Mountain, and Red Mountain. This is an easily accessible, highly scenic portion of the Sonoran desert with a perennial river, ideal for an early morning trip specifically to observe wildlife. There are historic and prehistoric Native American sites throughout the area.
Info borrowed from Lower Salt River Wildlife Viewing Area

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I used four textures by Skeletalmess/JerryJones, thank you for sharing them.

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. . . . . . . . . . Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.” ~ Lao Tzu quotes

Yesterday I took a short drive to Saguaro Lake to reflect on my dreams. It was a beautiful day, near 70F and the sun was shining bright. Have a good week my friends.

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I saw this old toy tractor at the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town in Jerome. I thought it would make a nice vintage looking image. I used some of the techniques from Kim Klassen's Beyond Layers class, she sure has a lot of tips and tricks up her sleeve. I used four of Kim's textures: Gray day slate, Water stained framed, Revolution and Scratched magic, to create this look, along with some Topaz filters.

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Happy Fence Friday a little early, =)). This image was taken near Prescott, Arizona.

Created for Kim Klassen's Beyond Layer Class ~ Painterly Effect. We used several adjustment layer techniques and I used two of Kim's textures, Finale and Sienna

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This Power Wagon truck sits in the Australian walkabout area of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior, Arizona.

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Thanks to Skeletalmess for sharing your fine textures - Sat 4 and Mixedbag 3