Prickly Pear Pink and Yellow

Prickly Pear

Open to possibilities

Posted on 25. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom

Wet Polar Bear

Wet Polar Bear

Staying cool in Tucson

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

Posted on 23. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Nature

Small Tuscan Village

Dream Manor Inn Pool

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.

Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Downtown Denver

Denver

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.

Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Six Bits

Old Jail House

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”

Posted on 10. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Denver Reflections

Downtown Denver

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.

Posted on 05. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Jeep Tough

Jeep

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.

Posted on 04. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

This is a BMW

bmw

No we don't have room for the recliner

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

Posted on 02. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Odd and Different

Shooting Pennies

pennies

Line up, shoulders straight

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

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Dave Smith in Odd and Different

Bee Morning

Flowers in Front yard

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.

Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom

Drive In Globe, Arizona

Drive In Theater Globe AZ

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.

Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

More Thistle

Thistle

Up close and not so personal

Posted on 27. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom

Purple Thistle in Globe

Purple Thistle

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.

Posted on 26. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in Nature

Purple in Globe, AZ

purple flower

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.

Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom

Salt River Jail House

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.

Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture