Sunset

Greg and Ann arrived early in the afternoon.  There was still some time to get in some photography.  But, where to go?  I suggested driving towards Patagonia.  Tom had found some really good fudge at Ovens of Patagonia and was hoping to get more before we leave the area.  Off they went while I stayed home for some wonderful 'private time'.  Photographers are predictable.  If you go as far as Patagonia, why not check out Patagonia Lake?  They were treated to an awesome sunset over the lake.

Ann and Greg.

Don't feel sorry for me that I missed out on a great photographic opportunity.  I was certainly welcome to go with them.  While I prepared for dinner they captured images that were generously shared.  By the time they got back the table was set, dinner almost ready and we enjoyed great company over the enchiladas and salad Ann brought with her.  Life is pretty good!!

Sunrise

"Want to get up and check out the sunrise?"  I was not enthusiastic.  Not this morning.  I slept in.  Tom got up to check it out.  It was cold, but he did not have to go far, just a few miles west on Highway 82.

Tis the season!!

I enjoyed my extra sleep in a warm bed.  Nice to have a personal photographer who can let me sleep in and still not miss a nice sunrise!

BTA Reunion

Tom and I really wanted to get together with our black nose tribe (code for photographers) while in Phoenix.  Greg suggested we meet at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, not because he really wanted to photograph that wonderful venue, but because he wanted to go into Superior afterwards for a hamburger at Porter's Cafe! There were 11 black noses and a couple of us spent more time chatting and catching up than taking photographs! Steve had not been to BTA before and was impressed by the variety of cactus.  Ann took off to hike the Arboretum's high path.  We had lunch at Porter's and then some folks walked down Main Street in Superior and took a few more photographs.  Here are the images sent to share.

Ah, it appears Steve made it to the upper path as well.

I have no idea what the blue object is but it caught the attention of two photographers.

We all love Porter's Cafe and were happy they could handle our large group, even if it meant eating outside.

The bar at Porter's.

Yep, this place goes back in time . . .

This door leads you into the restaurant from the patio.  S&H Green Stamps?  Remember those?

Greg and Ann wandered into an art gallery after lunch. They ended up having a 20 minute conversation with the grandson of A J Bayless, of grocery store fame.  He owns a large ranch south of Superior.  He and others are working hard to eventually turn Superior into a major tourist destination.

Superior is still a mining town.

Love the idea.  Love the design.  Love that John noticed.

This looks like a photo taken on the way home, looking across the desert towards the north.

A special thanks to my black nosed friends for sharing the day and their images.