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Three Views of Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona

November 23, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona Photos: Dust Storm in Papago Park

Phoenix, Arizona Photos: Dust Storm in Papago Park

Phoenix, Arizona Photos: American Widgeon Duck, Papago Park

Phoenix, Arizona Photos: American Widgeon Duck, Papago Park

Phoenix, Arizona Photos: Red rock buttes at sunset, Papago Park

Phoenix, Arizona Photos: Red rock buttes at sunset, Papago Park

These three Phoenix Arizona (AZ) Photos show the range of beauty seen in Papago Park, in Phoenix, Arizona. Looking more like a distant planet’s terrain than an urban space, it is a desert park in the full sense of the word. From imposing red rock buttes to appealing fishing lagoons it is a delightful if oddly adorned city park. In these three photos you see a dust storm, a setting sun, and a winter visitor to this Phoenix park. Photos by Donald Peterson.

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In The Light, Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona

April 18, 2009
Photo: A Beautiful Sunset in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona

Photo: A Beautiful Sunset in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona

This photo was captured about 5 minutes after  a beautiful sunset in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona. This is what I love most about landscape photography — the play of light and shadow. When the light is moody and colorful, it transforms even the most mundane of landscapes.

Camera: Nikon D40, 200 ISO, kit lens. Raw image converted using Nikon Capture NX.

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Great Blue Heron, Papago Park

April 12, 2009
Photo: Great Blue Heron, Papago Park

Photo: Great Blue Heron, Papago Park

As I was shooting landscapes today in Papago Park, this immature Great Blue Heron was quietly waded in the fishing lagoon behind me. I was delighted to capture it posed in its ideal habitat.

Camera: Olympus E-300, kit lens.

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After The Storm in Papago Park

April 12, 2009
Photo: Papago Park After Storm, Phoenix, Arizona

Photo: Papago Park After Storm, Phoenix, Arizona

Photo: Papago Park Fishing Lagoon After Storm, Phoenix, Arizona

Photo: Papago Park Fishing Lagoon After Storm, Phoenix, Arizona

The more landscape photography I do, the more I come to realize the overwhelming importance light has in the creation of a good photo. Waiting for the right light can make all the difference. I waited about 45 minutes for a light rainstorm to subside (took a quick nap in the process, nice . . .) before getting out of my car, and seeing the sun break through the clouds. Due to it being late in the day, the light  in Papago Park, (Phoenix, Arizona) was warm and rich. It was also beautifully softened by the heavy cloud cover. I ran around trying to capture as many compositions as I could before sunset. Here are two photos from this visit. Follow the light and you will have much more expressive and colorful photos!

I love the fact that you can repeatedly visit the same place and always have different light conditions to work with. In fact, notice how different an earlier photo of this Papago Park location feels due to changes in the light. Both are after-storm photos but look quite different!

Camera: Olympus E-300, kit lens, polariser, tripod.

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