Bear Creek Canyon, Arizona

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Bear Creek Canyon, Arizona

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My last three photo posts have featured scenes from Autumn back East—Virginia and Maryland. In fairness to my current state of residence, let me show you a bit of Arizona in the Fall.

Flowing out of the Huachuca Mountains about 12 miles west of my home, Bear Creek has, through the millennia, carved a sinuous channel through the volcanic rock of the valley. Water runs most of the year, and the pools etched in the lava are very colorful.

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Bridge over Bear Creek, six miles from Montezuma’s Pass. The road runs between Coronado National Memorial and Nogales.

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The creek flowing down into Bear Creek Canyon.

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Water wins out over volcanic rock (given time).

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The creek widens into several pools.

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There was less algae at this time of year than I remember.

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Rocks, leaves and algae.

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Although Autumn colors made this visit special, Bear Creek Canyon is a delight at any time of year.

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Please indulge me in a selfie, here in my own environment.

Nikon D700 with Nikon 24-85mm/3.5-4.5 G-series zoom
(except for photo #3, for which I used an elderly Vivitar 19mm/3.8)

Thanks for looking,
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Beautiful creek and environment, Dennis. The water seems excepcionally clear.

And those patterns eroded in the rocks... a miniature Grand Canyon.


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That's a lovely spot to be hanging out, Dennis. You've captured it well.

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ps: Nice selfie.


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I can almost feel the chill of that water flowing over my feet! Are you on the same continent as Buffalo, NY? Really? That looks like a great place to explore, Dennis. I like shots No2 and 3. Your Vivitar 19mm does really well.

PS: Who's the guy in the selfie?..........


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GrahamS wrote:Who's the guy in the selfie?..........
And, what's he packing? Your shots make me want to be there, Dennis. Can I follow that road shown in number one? Thanks for this.
Best, James


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Nice work. Seems like a peaceful setting, there by the stream.


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Looks like a good place for pleasant walking, even if one can't take beautiful pictures like you have!


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That looks very pleasant!


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