Week Forty-three - "Hoover Dam"

"Hoover Dam""

                

                               

               

              

                    

                

                       

            

My final image from my SW Half-trek is this one showing the massive turbines of the Hoover Dam. Although a National Park, it was NOT closed since they raise their own monies through admission to keep it open. Needless to say, it was quite crowded.

As impressive as these machines were, the actual dam was  gigantic!

Weekly Photo Suggestion:

Fresh out of them - so . . .

Just enjoy shooting!

 A Pearl of Wisdom. . .

Law of the Result - 

When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, 

IT WILL!!!  

Steven Wright's Witticisms

Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?

Week Forty-two - "Upper Antelope Slot Canyon at Night!"

"Upper Antelope Slot Canyon

at Night!"

                

                               

               

              

                

                       

            

Being in the right place at the right time is also a great slogan and this is just how this shot became part of my Southwest gallery.

During my morning shoot, I overheard my guide speaking with another about a night shoot in one of the canyons. I managed to get myself booked on that unique trip - unique in that my nighttime guide was the ONLY one allowed in the canyons at night!

The guide was also an experienced photographer who was instrumental in getting me on track.

Weekly Photo Suggestion:

Fresh out of them - so . . .

Just enjoy shooting!

 A Pearl of Wisdom. . .

Cahn's Axiom (Allen's Axiom)

When all else fails, read the instructions.

(or, ask the tour guide!)

Steven Wright's Witticisms

All those who believe in psychokinesis raise my hand.

Week Forty-one - "Upper Antelope Slot Canyon"

"Upper Antelope Slot Canyon"

                

                               

               

              

                

           

                       

            

Just down the road a bit were the ever-popular "Slot Canyons." These canyons are on Native American land and are accessed with the assistance of a Navajo guide/tour.

There are several canyons to be explored. One was closed due to heavy rains but Snake, Owl, and Upper Antelope were open for business.

Timing is everything and this was so true in the Slot Canyons. My morning tour included the guide and ME! I had his undivided attention. In Owl, he let me loose for about a half-hour to explore the narrow walled trail. For Snake, he led me through and suggested spots he has used for his Kodak Moments. Again, for these two canyons

I had them all to myself.

Things changed at Upper Antelope as I went from the peace and quiet of the previous two to the wall to wall people here! I could not set my tripod anywhere! Still the photo ops were non-stop!

Weekly Photo Suggestion:

Fresh out of them - so . . .

Just enjoy shooting!

 A Pearl of Wisdom. . .

We never really grow up, 

we only learn how to act in public.

Steven Wright's Witticisms

When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

(Or, you have arrived in Upper Antelope!)

Week Forty - "Totem Pole"

"Totem Pole"

                

                               

               

              

                

 

                       

            

Still in Monument Valley. . .

The shoot through Mystery Valley on the Navajo Reservation was one to remember. There were iconic shots to be taken everywhere. Fortunately, our guide knew where to stop and when. This was the case for Totem Pole. He knew it had to be captured for sunrise so he made sure we were there when the sun rose. I felt it was all about the sunrise so I opted to make the actual rock structure a silhouette.

Weekly Photo Suggestion:

Fresh out of them - so . . .

Just enjoy shooting!

 A Pearl of Wisdom. . .

Rune's Rule

If you don't care where you are, you ain't lost!

Steven Wright's Witticisms

The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread!