Painting Tucson

Staying cool in Tucson

A quick dip in the pool is one way to stay cool in Tucson during the summer.

Globe AZ Bed and Breakfast

The Dream Manor Inn in Globe, AZ has it’s own street that looks like a village.  I call it a Tuscan village since Tuscany is a place spelled close to Tucsony.  It would be nice to see the real thing some day.  For now a quick trip to Globe is just 90 minutes away.

The Giants

I love walking around downtown Denver.  This is off 16th street mall.  I love the 16th street mall.  I could spend years there writing and photographing the people and scenes on the mall.

All of downtown Denver is fascinating to the eye and lens as well.

Six Bits will get you a room

You can see this gem on the at the Salt River on State Route 77, but I wouldn’t want to stay there even if the sign said “Vacancy”

Reflected Light

I mentioned yesterday my love for reflected light.  This is an example.  I love all the glass.  The way the city seems bigger and brighter is amazing.  I wonder if the architects ever wonder what their building will look like reflected in the glass of those around it.

Tall Building Reflected in a single windshield

That’s what caught my eye when walking in downtown Denver in June.  I love reflections.  This one stopped me dead in my tracks and I had to work to get the top of the building in the reflection.  It was worth it.  I love urban shooting.

No we don't have room for the recliner

Two Seater, One Door, Rear wheel steering.  Hum.  The Antennas are extra.

Line up, shoulders straight

Hard to stand up straight when you have a rounded bottom and  no legs.

a Very Buzzy Bee Morning

Even with my poor hearing I could hear the buzz in the air.  The bees were up early and gathering pollen before the heat of the day.  I don’t know how much the heat bothers them.  I’ve never seen a bee sweat, but I think they get irritable when it gets really hot.

On Weekends you can still go to the drive in

There are a few places left where you can see a movie from your car.  This theater in Globe is open on weekends.

Thistle gone to seed

It is that time of year in Arizona when the winds pick up and the monsoon rains begin.  The Thistle is dry and the seeds ready for the wind.  The next cycle is about to begin.

Petite and Purple Desert Blush

I was in Globe, AZ this week.  These are in bloom. Most of the wildflowers are gone now because of the heat.  Globe is higher than Tucson and a bit cooler.  This day it was 89 in Globe and 105 in Tucson.

It was a hot and thirsty day. Hadta go

This old jail house is on 77 at the Salt River.  It isn’t very secure.