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On the way out, a favorite sycamore |
I need to start using my camera again. Sunny Juliet needs a chance to explore new territory. So this Sunday morning I bundled us into the car with a very simple picnic, and off we went down the road to Chiricahua National Monument. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Sqop16dTTBZY8yFv5C4Fcd2_XFHvYVw3Mg_TGafwxeT0KP0ih-v32yvsE0FDeJQ_VyzYUZq9qXCgOaFBoKM95s0fkRlS71SaPRA8uEUpId3MqNcwVnz25IOEjhvHI9A-bEeManIy5RaehTvMRGj8x9YDZfJaxRQhz1wi8hsoXGJ9dfMCjwTbQfPhEQ/w400-h266/IMG_6479.JPG) |
So beautiful, always |
The way is broad in some places, narrow in others.
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Surprise: a savannah in the mountain forest |
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Rocky path, distant view |
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Bark |
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Lichen |
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Overhead view (from bench along path) |
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Grass |
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Cluster of dead leaves on rock |
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Tired puppy takes a break |
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Back to the Visitors Center parking lot... |
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...and a beautiful drive back home. |
All of it is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images all, Pamela. I especially like the "savannah" one. What camera are you using?
ReplyDeleteCanon Rebel. Need telephoto lens, though, as you will see when I upload next set of photos.
DeleteRebels are great cameras. How long a telephoto lens are you needing?
ReplyDeleteI have to think about that. Had one with the camera I used to use but don't remember how long it was. Don't want to need a -- what is the word? Tripod?
ReplyDeleteWhat lens were you using when you took the bird picture?
ReplyDelete18-55mm
ReplyDeleteMy favorite walkabout lens is the EF-S 55-250mm. Lightweight, inexpensive. It might give you the extra reach you need for some situations, if you're interested.
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