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I probably should have titled this Arizona highways image “An Ode to Mike” since fellow photog friend Mike Olbinski is always posting cool road shots. Last weekend I made a trip out toward one of my favorite places, Lost Dutchman State Park. We had just had rain and with the lower temperatures there was snow on the Supers. Of course somehow I had managed to scare the clouds away by the time I arrived. Given the clouds were gone, and the snow was on the backside, I bailed on the Supers and headed out on the highway. Looking for adventure. (Love that song)
So back in the Tacoma and continuing on Highway 88 with Plan B in mind. Plan B being capture anything that looks cool. As I crested a small hill I had a nice stretch of highway looming before me that was loaded with a puffy sky. Plan B had found me. Of course getting these shots is not without some risk. You get to be that stupid photographer standing in the middle of the road taking pictures. All the while hoping that your sense of hearing is your best attribute or end up on the evening news. Safe to say I got the shot and made it back in one piece.
The AZ sky we have here is simply amazing. Anytime the clouds are around I am compelled to head out and grab some brackets. Summer is coming which means heat and cloudless sky (Boo again Mother Nature). I look forward to capturing more Arizona highways as the adventure continues.
Until next time…
15 Comments
I love road shots like this. NIce one Chris.
Jason Hines recently posted..The Road
Definitely some great cloud coverage in this one. Plus I love the cactus standing out on the right. Great shot!
Kristi Hines recently posted..Double Cactus Sunset
I like how the shot takes you from cold to warm from the clouds to the road.
A.Barlow recently posted..Ignis Tenebris
Love the warm tones in this shot! Well done.
Tobias George recently posted..Urban Army
Great light. Love those shadows
Jesse Pafundi recently posted..Man of Steel
Great shot Chris – glad I came across your blog! Beautiful scenery.
Brian Furbush recently posted..Simple Elegance
I think I found a fabulous picture for my center wall at the office. I have been looking for six month now. I love it!
Thanx everyone for the kudos.
Michele we will talk about getting you a print.
Great colors and tones.
Ryan Sexton recently posted..Boat Docks at Lake Winnipesaukee- New Hampshire
Gorgeous shot. I love the tones and the processing is spot on.
Scott Wood recently posted..Saying Goodbye
WOW! Nice shot! I like color combination. Blue sky, Yellow landscape and white lines.
Awesome photo!
Terence Chang recently posted..Sheriff on the Train
Excellent composition. I like the way you lead the viewers eye. Great shot.
Ness recently posted..People and Motion Part I
the kind of image that makes me want to hop in the car and leave it all behind … well, all except for the camera gear, of course!!! Fabulous pov … colors … WOW!!!!! (DO hope this wasn’t a belly shot flat out in the middle of the road, lol!!!!!) WOW and WOW!!!!!
Lois Bryan recently posted..The Fleeting Sweetness Of Spring by Lois Bryan
Very nicely done.
nice image, love the clouds… Don’t fret, hopefully the monsoon season will bring some nice stom clouds this summer..