Wednesday, February 29, 2012

LOVELY WATSON LAKE, PRESCOTT AZ


Unusual desert lake


Incredible rock formations surround Watson Lake



Snow capped mountain in the background






Caught this mallard as he flew by!


taking off


Interesting duck, probably domestic. Irridescent black feathers



adorable Coot



Mallards might be common but so beautiful


PAUL FLIES THE SKIES OF ARIZONA

Paul with instructor John O'Neil
You won't see this paint job in Maine





Just before liftoff




In the air



coming back in, towards me!









Interesting new scenery for flying





Flying the friendly skies of Arizona













traffic jam with an R44






3 of 5 R22s


Saturday, February 25, 2012

DESERT BIGHORN SUCCESS

Just a young guy, but he was very cooperative.
bPassing by a tall Teddy Bear Cholla
























So majestic and pretty





How do they climb the sides of those cliffs?!




Sitting at the top of preachers pass





Talk about camoflage!!



Ocotillo and Teddy Bear Cholla



Looking down from Preacher's pass


Paul sits at the top of Preacher's Pass

Friday, February 24, 2012

Denny prefers a John Deere to a horse....

all smiles on a big JD
Certainly looks at home




Paul rains on Denny's parade....!





"Horses In The Sun" (HITS) horse show in Thermal CA

shot from the low ring

Such pretty landscaping












Palm trees and mountains in the background




What an inviting course!




These near life size sculptures lined the roads into the show.






Beautiful details




This one was amazing!








Car I'll bet Beth Carlson would like this one.








This fountain is my favorite, hands down!



another gorgeous fountain












Some of these jumps were really high!

























Denny finds a friend