Showing the Desert some Love!

 I knew May would fly by but I had no idea how how fast it really would go.  It's June and that means we are leaving in two and half weeks up North to Washington.  It's exciting, scary, sad, happy all at the same time.  When I first moved to Arizona I never thought I would ever consider it to be a pretty place, but I have grown to appreciate it's understated beauty.  

Last weekend I went out to take pictures with two friends I have made up here. We woke up really early and headed out before the sun rose.  We were worried that there would be no clouds but they graciously stuck around.   I had so much fun. I don't know what it is about seeing the sun rise but it does something to your soul.  It makes you feel so alive.  I can't really describe what it is that I feel but it's almost like when they talk about having a fresh start to a new day, you can actually feel that energy. It must have something to do with witnessing the change in light and temperature that your body reacts to.  One moment you are longing for a sweater because of the crisp breeze that is hitting your skin then all within minutes your body is reacting to the sun's brightness and warmth that comes as the suns rays slowly rise over the horizon. It's amazing! It was the perfect morning just taking pictures and talking about photography.  The only thing that was missing to make it perfect was a bowl of fresh fruit "strawberries." I am so glad we finally made it work.  We have been wanting to get together for months and last minute we made it happen.  So, if you are reading this Mandy and Cynthia I appreciate your friendship so much. 

 

 

 I guess there is beauty everywhere, you just need to learn to stop and look to appreciate it.