Aspen and Lava Rock
Sunset Crater, near Flagstaff, offers dramatic images in the fall when the aspens develop rich colors of reds, oranges, yellows and greens. The white trunks of the trees provide stark contrast to the deep-colored lava rock.
Arizona has striking beauty and a huge diversity of landscapes ranging from desert vistas to pine-covered mountains to the ruggedness of the Grand Canyon. These photographs were taken by John O'Leary and are copyrighted. No reproduction or distribution is allowed without written permission.
Sunset Crater, near Flagstaff, offers dramatic images in the fall when the aspens develop rich colors of reds, oranges, yellows and greens. The white trunks of the trees provide stark contrast to the deep-colored lava rock.
Although a man-made lake on a portion of the Salt River, Canyon Lake offers spectacular beauty as the rugged cliffs tumble right down to the water's edge. Boaters can follow the original riverbed for several miles and either side are lined with cliffs.
Lovely to look at but not delightful to hold, the cholla cactus is one of many varieties that are abundant in the desert areas of Arizona. This photo was taken near the McDowell Mountains in North Scottsdale.
At the corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, there now stands a spire that utilized a former design of the famous architect. The design allows for lighting which gives it a blue glow at night.
One of the top photographer destinations in the world, the Grand Canyon offers spectacular color vistas with rich coloration, varied weather conditions and sweeping panoramas.
In August of 2006, one of the summer monsoons brought in dramatic clouds over the McDowell Mountains and Pinncale Peak which is captured in this image.
The most famous cactus in Arizona is the Saguaro which grows slowly yet lives very long. The first arms start growing once the cactus is nearly 50 years old. These saguaros happen to be right in Scottsdale near Shea Boulevard and 136th Street.
Boynton Canyon is one of the premier hiking destinations in the Sedona. The red rocks accentuate the chiselled cliff faces and the trees appear to be precisely placed by the hand of God.
This image was taken from horseback during November of 2005 in Tucson. Moutain lions have been seen in the passes of the mountains in the background. Dry creek beds can become fast-paced streams during the infrequent rains.
