Fall in Sedona

Islands of stone in a sea of sand

Richard Charpentier Arizona, HDR, hiking, Notes from Rich, Off Road Adventures, Photography 7 Comments

A little over a week ago a phone call came in.  Contract in California.  Weekends free, what to do, what to do. It was my friend of nearly 20 years, Tom.  Months ago the wireless carrier downsizing pinched his job, …

The Novice Off-roader continued: Respect for the Nissan Titan, and other random lessons

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The trip to Coyote Buttes and White Pocket led to many lessons about the Arizona back country and “off-roading.”  In the end, I’ll be checking out Overland Journal a lot more!  I’ve also subscribed to their RSS feed from the …

Desert Airstream

White Pocket: Day three of the adventure

Richard Charpentier Airstream Blogs, Canon Cameras, hiking, Notes from Rich, Off Road Adventures, Photographing Arizona, Photography, RLC Design 1 Comment

Ah, so now we’ve come to it.  White Pocket.  The driving force behind this recent trip. After first seeing images of White Pocket I knew I had to go there.  The “brain rocks,” the strange banding, the completely surreal landscape.  …

Outside Dot's Diner

The Coyote Buttes Trip Day 2, Part 1: Paw Hole by default

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Before I get into this post I totally forgot to mention something from first day.  As we made our way into the Paw Hole area to scout we saw a coyote run across the road.  I exclaimed, “Coyote.”  Moments later …

Oak Creek Canyon in the fall

A “stare and compare” moment by request: Coyote Buttes Paw Hole photo as is versus Topaz Detail and Photomatix HDR

Richard Charpentier Arizona, Notes from Rich, Photography, Photomatix, Photoshop 2 Comments

As readers know, I do follow up on requests when I can.  And I’m following up on one right now! This morning a commentor asked for a three way battle, and I’m providing it.  While sorting images this afternoon I …

Another vintage silver palace

The Coyote Buttes Trip Day 1: Prescott to the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument

Richard Charpentier Arizona, hiking, Notes from Rich, Off Road Adventures, Photography, RLC Design 3 Comments

Rather than attempting to wrap a 4 day trip into 1 massive post I’ve decided to break the whole trip up.  There’s way too much to cover, I’m still recovering from the trip (in a good way), and the photo …