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Cold Front Sunset – Arizona Silhouette

February 17, 2011 by 12 Comments
Cold Front Sunset

Cold Front Sunset © 2011 Bo Mackison

In the nine days since I’ve been in Arizona, the skies have seldom had any clouds. So when I saw clouds forming as a cold front approached, I headed for the nearest mountains. I’d spent the day south of Tucson exploring the Old Tubac Presidio and Tumacacori National Historic Park, and so I stopped at Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains.

I had a long wait. The sun was quite high in the sky when I pulled into the parking area for the trailhead to Elephant Head. But it was time well spent. The sky took on more and more color as I watched, and then the clouds turned a brilliant orange as they caught the sun’s reflection. Elephant Head is the highest peak towards the center of the photograph, and the Santa Cruz Valley is beyond the mountains.

Arizona sunsets. Wow!

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About Bo Mackison

I'm a photographer, book-artist, traveler, naturalist, and creator of the Contemplative Creatives Journey, An Online Workshop and Community and Desert Wisdom Cards and Workshops. Though often not well known, I find the desert a welcoming place - a healing space. Its mysteries and gifts transformed me several years ago. Since that first encounter, I return again and again to fill my well in what most people think of as a desolate region. I'd love to share my desert discoveries and wisdom with you. Please subscribe to receive my five part mini email course The Gifts of the Desert. It's my gift to you.

Comments

  1. Angie Willis says
    February 17, 2011 at 3:31 am

    Wow – this is a spectacular sky. Worth the wait I think!

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  2. Jane says
    February 17, 2011 at 6:27 am

    Beautiful light is right. Have a great time in Arizona. The images are gorgeous.

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  3. Richard says
    February 17, 2011 at 8:12 am

    Beautiful image Bo… glad to hear you’re finding comfort in Arizona.

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  4. Gandalf says
    February 17, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Pretty awesome. Definitely worth the wait. What is Madera Canyon?

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    • Bo Mackison says
      February 18, 2011 at 12:33 am

      Canyon is 20 miles south of Tucson, in the Santa Rita Range. Full of migrating birds in spring and fall, and a place where beautiful sunsets are truly enjoyed!

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  5. Montucky says
    February 17, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Beautiful sunset! I really miss them!

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  6. Robin says
    February 17, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    So beautiful, Bo.

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