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Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160604

Jeff


A signpost along the trail
Soon after starting along the trail, a signpost appears

Not too far into the trail there is a sign post pointing in one of two directions; left leads to the Peralta Trail while right leads to the Dutchman Trail. We completed this hike in December of 2009 and the sign, as you can see, was fairly weathered then.

Here is a closeup below. Perhaps it has been replaced and is a bit more legible, but there was no problem when you were standing next to it. It doesn’t render well in the photograph.

A nice think about this trail is that it is obvious and easy to follow.


Signpost closeup

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

Previous posts and photographs in the Peralta Trail series in chronological order:


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Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160603

Jeff

Now that I have completed the Year of Yosemite posts, I am going to provide photographs and short posts about other hikes we have enjoyed. Some will be from our adopted home of Arizona while others will be of more far-flung destinations.

The first of this new series is the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ.

“Peralta Trail is a 4.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Gold Canyon, Arizona that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.” [ Emphasis by JBRish.com ]

    DISTANCE – 4.9 miles
    ELEVATION GAIN – 1354 feet
    ROUTE TYPE – Out & Back

Above information gathered from the All Trails website. Visit the link for more detailed information – Peralta Trail.


The Peralta Trail Trailhead
The Peralta Trail Trailhead

The terrain around the Peralta trail is rugged and there are areas which may required boulder scrambling.

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.


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Birds of Arizona – Killdeer ( Charadrius vociferus )

Jeff

We were living on our street for more than eight years before I noticed this very interesting bird visiting our neighborhood. At first I thought it was a shore bird that had lost its way, but I soon discovered there were several of these feathered residents.

Off to the books I went and I discovered that the bird was a Killdeer Charadrius vociferus ).

Killdeer

This morning two of them were in and around our yard so I began to stalk them with my Canon SX50 HS superzoom. They were very timid and didn’t want to stay in one place very long.

Killdeer

I was fortunate to get some pictures, but not all of them were as sharp as I would have liked.

Until I saw these photographs, I never appreciated the orange eye ring!

Killdeer

This bird probably thought it was hiding from me by burrowing in next to our somewhat elevated street.

Killdeer

 

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See additional photographs and posts about birds HERE.

TIME Magazine – 100 Most Influential Photographs

Jeff

On November 17th, TIME Magazine will be offering an exploration of “the most influential images of all time.

The intent is to explore each of the images being considered and to decide what was the impact and lasting effect of each image.

What image would you pick as the most influential of all time? (i.e. had the most profound or lasting effect – my interpretation).

Would it be the Bambino saying goodbye at Yankee Stadium?**

Babe Ruth's goodbye at Yankee Stadium

Would it be the crash and burn of the Hindenburg blimp?**

The burning of the Hindenburg blmip

Would it be the famous end of WWII kiss in NYC?**

A sailor kissing a nurse at the end of WWII

Perhaps Jackie Kennedy reaching toward the back of the limousine.**

Jackie Kennedy when JFK was shot

**NOTE** – The pictures above were taken as screen shots from the video below.

As a photo enthusiast, I will be awaiting this series with great interest. Watch the video below to see if any of the photographs shown resonate with you.

From the notes on the YouTube Video:

Published on Nov 1, 2016

In this unprecedented exploration of 100 photographs that shaped the human experience, TIME goes behind each spectacular image to reveal how and why it changed the course of history.

From TIME’s Website: Visit the complete multimedia experience on Nov. 17th at time.com/100photos

USA Disasters – No One Can Rest In Peace

Jeff

Two pictures of disasters from last week remind all of us that we are closer to disaster than we might like to think

Casket floating in the LA floods
“A casket is seen floating in floodwaters in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, after heavy rains. Jonathan Bachman / Reuters“

CA Fires Destroying Homes and Lives
“Flames whipped by strong winds burn though a hillside during the Blue Cut Fire in San Bernardino County, Californi – Patrick Fallon / Reutersa”

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Photography – On the Rocks, Off the Rocks

Jeff

When we were hiking along the coast of Northern California, there were warning signs about “rogue waves” and advisories not to turn your back on the ocean. There is a good reason for this as indicated in the video below. The ocean is unpredictable. Don’t put yourself or others at risk for the sake of photography.

From the YouTube Channel:

“On a beach day, I decided to take a photograph on a rock that I found gorgeous. I was not aware my husband was making a video. While I was posing, he started to scream about the wave, and it really took me by surprise.” -Rosangela de Silva

Occurred: February 29, 2016 / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil”


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The Beauty of Australian Fungi

Jeff

Two of my passions are photography and nature. I like hiking and discovering new plants, animals, vistas and I enjoy photographing them along with all the challenges that this entails.

I was excited to see these amazing photographs of fungi posted by PetaPixel.

Beautiful picture of fungi from Australia

Beautiful picture of fungi from Australia


Photographs by Steve Axford via PetaPixel

There are many more beautiful photographs at the link below:

Photographer Captures the Beauty and Diversity of Australian Fungi

Who knew that fungi could be so varied and so beautiful?!

Why Do We Take Snapshots? Let Me Count The Reasons…

Jeff

This animation project done several years ago captures the true spirit of why photography and taking pictures is so important. They may be called snapshots, photographs, pictures, selfies or pics, but they serve a very important role in the lives of many. I think you will appreciate this even more after watching this short animation.


Photographs from B.Ki.Animation on Vimeo.

Our undergraduate animation thesis film, made at Loyola Marymount University in LA.
By Brendan Clogher and Christina “Kiki” Manrique

Surreal iPhone Photography Will Amaze You

Jeff

Surreal iPhone photo of a Whale Jumping

There is a saying among photographers: “The best camera is the one you have with you.”
Simply put, if you only have one camera with you, then that is your best camera and it should be used to get the shot. Undoubtedly there are many very talented amateur and professional photographers, but intriguing, beautiful and award winning pictures can be taken with cameras that are not “top of the line,” so to speak.

The surreal photos of Robert Jahns were created and edited on an iPhone. Robert currently uses an iPhone 5s which is one model older than the most current version available today. He understates his talent by proclaiming that he downloads interesting apps and “plays around” with them.

Surreal iPhone photo a colorful umbrella in a snow storm

To read more about Robert Jahns and how he creates some of his photos and to see more of his pictures, visit the site below.

Cult of Mac