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

Not Tucson

Denver

Not Leaping Tall Buildings

This image was taken somewhere near the 16th Street Mall in Denver. Near, I stress Near not on, around, about, by . . .

Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Tucson Plaza Fountain

Tucson Fountain

The sound of falling water is like Rain in Tucson

This is the first time I’ve posted an image here taken with my Blackberry 8330.  It has a camera built in which is at least a megapixel but I don’t know how many.  I don’t like the image quality I get from it so I reserve it for “fun” shots.

Today I share one I took a couple of hours ago while stopping by the HomeSmart office.  I’d never seen the plaza behind the buildings and all I had with me was my assistant “Berry”.

Now I know this is total overkill but I emailed myself the image then created three images from it and ran it through HDR photomatix processing.  A little Noise reduction and what you see is what you get.

I have no plans of publishing any more of Berry’s art work here.

Posted on 14. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in Public Art

Grandma’s Living Room

Grandmas Living Room

Everyone Get a TV Tray

Remember the day?

Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in Tucson

Oro Valley Golf

Oro Valley Golf

One of the few places you can see water around Tucson

The golf courses are one of the few places you can go around Tucson for a “Green” fix.  There is water and usually some kind of trees too.  It is nice to see a little more green some days.  Don’t get me wrong, there are some really green areas in Tucson.  I just don’t live near one of them.

Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by Dave Smith in Tucson

Five Guys Patio on Mills St

Five Guys Patio

Great View From Five Guys Patio

Posted on 31. May, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom

Foxbourgh View

Foxbourgh park Denver

I love the smell of Pine and the sight of Green

Posted on 29. May, 2010 by Dave Smith in Landscapes

Fox Home ?

Fox Park

Where is This?

Where is this?  It is famous, it is a park.  It is where I was in early April.  You tell me.

Posted on 27. May, 2010 by Dave Smith in Landscapes

Kanab Charmer

Old House Kanab Utah

Right Next door to the theater

While in Kanab, Utah last Sunday I spotted this place next door to the theater.  My son and I were there to deliver and setup two horse sculptures he had just finished for the lady who owns the theater and restaurant down the block.  While that was going on I noticed this house across the parking lot.  I like the colors, the textures and the thought of what it was like 50 years ago.

Posted on 18. May, 2010 by Dave Smith in Architecture

Green Bottle in the Painted Desert

Green Bottle In Painted Desert

Green Green Glass in Painted Desert

Posted on 17. May, 2010 by Dave Smith in Odd and Different

Palo Verde Night

Palo Verde Night

They are still in bloom at night

Last night I headed up to Arizona City to get on the road to Kanab, Utah.  As I left town I stopped at the bank and saw the palo verde in bloom in the parking lot.  It was about 8 pm and there were a lot of people and cars around.  The trip got delayed until today.  I did get my trailer hitch and lights connected up.  I headed back to Tucson about 10:20 pm.  At 11 pm I pulled back in the parking lot.  It was pretty easy to shoot and have the place to myself.

Posted on 14. May, 2010 by Dave Smith in In Bloom