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Exploring Central Arizona

Sirius Glass

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I am going to Sedona and the Bradshaw Mountains 5 - 6 May.

On Saturday I plan on getting an early start on Broken Arrow Trail [http://www.greatsedonahikes.com/brokenarrow/brokenarrow.html] so that I can drive the Devil's Staircase in both directions [up and down] before the Pink Jeepers arrive [http://www.stu-offroad.com/others/other15.htm]. Then off to Schnebly Hill Road, Palatki via Dry Creek, and Courthouse Loop.

A quiet restaurant and a glass of wine for dinner with my gf.

Sunday I plan to drive over to Breezy Pine - population 7 - in the Prescott National Forest and explore the Bradshaw mountains.

I will be shooting 135 and 120 UC 400 and 120 Tri-X and 120 TMAX 400. I plan on using the yellow and orange filters in 120.

I think I will use the lens cap as a filter when the Pink Jeeps drive by. I do not want to crack my lenses.

Steve
 
From what I remember the road to Palatki was closed to vehicle traffic. Foot only.

Try the airport observation area at sunset.

I took the Senator highway thru the Bradshaw's and besides being a 4 wheel rough, practically single lane road, the views were minimum because of the tree's.

Try this popular trail. It's nice if there has been enough rain, but it is popular. http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/sedona/west_oak_creek.html
 
Third attempt

Thanks. I checked out the URL. I am not worried about rough roads [see below].

Steve

Please be patient. I am having issues getting this posted correctly
 
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Other Sedona spots

Two places I found interesting were just south of Sedona: Montezuma's Well and the "Gold King Mine" in Jerome. The first is a very quick walk from the parking lot and the second is a HUGE collection of "stuff" --mainly old trucks and machines at the top of Cleopatra Hill. The Asylum Rest., at the top of Jerome is great for lunch. The Loop roads are fabulous and Red Rock Crossing is a great way to get down to the water.
 

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You must check out the west fork of Oakl Creek Canyon. Get there early, as the lot will quickly fill.
 
Steve, Dead Link Removed a bunch of stuff I did at a workshop based in Flagstaff.

The most important thing is not the pictures that are possible!

The most satisfying thing I did on the whole trip was eating at La Posada, the original Fred Harvey hotel in Winslow. It is the definition of old world grace for this cowboy. I loved every minute. Don't scrimp on the wine if you do find yourself there
 
jimgalli said:
Steve, Dead Link Removed a bunch of stuff I did at a workshop based in Flagstaff.
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I like the work from your workshop. Now I am going to have to bring more film!

Steve
 
If you are going to be in prescott I have images on display at the Nexus Gallery through may 31st. I believe the gallery is open 10-3 monday-friday, Heck, I might even be there.

I can also recomend a few exceptional restraunts in prescott if you are interested.

Thank you,
 
Just keep in mind that shooting in central AZ is a race against the developers. Almost whatever you shoot will be a chronical of a prior time.

The State just sold another several hundred thousand acres to a "questionable" developer* out near Apache Junction.

Sales of "State Lands" are essentially giveaways - and the greatest number of such are those in central AZ. AZ is now controlled by developers - for better or worse (you pick) it is wide open.

Think about it - they want about five million more folk to move into AZ in the next twenty years - and that doesn't mean they then will close the doors. They'll be looking for plenty more thereafter!

So please shoot the land, and shoot a lot of it, because much of what you shoot will soon be covered in sub-developments.
 
George,

Would time be better spent shooting the developers [not of flim]?

Steve
 
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