My Big 2 triple 0!

[walterick]

I'm right behind Michael!

I decided for my big 2000 I would gather a bunch of sunrise/sunset pictures I have taken since moving here in June of last year. These were either shot with the Nikon or Mamiya but all are Velvia 50.

Have fun looking!

Phoenix Mountains Preserve:



North of Flagstaff near the Navajo Reservation:



Monument Valley:



Lake Powell, near Page, AZ:

[walterick]

I guess this is technically post #2001

1) Sunrise from on top of the playset in our yard
2) Sunset from the top of the mountains behind our house
3) Sunrise in Sedona
4) Phoenix city after sunset

[mjs1973]

Congrtulations on hitting the 2000 mark Rick! Some great photos here, but my favorite is the 1st one. Great colors! Gotta love Velvia. I'm a big fan of this area of the country and wish I could spend more time exploring the desert southwest.

[ken1953]

Congrats Rick!!! And what a great way to make me home sick. I'm really going to have to come with something great for my 1K....coming up real quick!!!!! With all the great milestone photos on here recently, it's going to be a tough choice what to choose!!!
I really look forward to seeing #3K from and all of them in between!!
Ken

[walterick]

Post #2002 ;)

1) Sunset from the Sunbowl ski resort in Flagstaff
2) Sunrise at Grand Canyon (I know, it needs some digital work)
3) Sunset in the Mazatal Mountains
4) Sunset conjunction between the moon and Venus or Jupiter from our backyard last summer

[walterick]

Okay, two more, then I think I'm all caught up!

Mazatals again:



Phoenix Mountains Preserve again (could also use some digital work I see):



Okay! That's it! I love it out here, it seems there is just beauty everywhere.

Have fun!
Rick

[greghalliday]

I really like the Mazatal mountains sunset image. Since I just hit the big 1 double 0 ( ), I guess I've got some time to improve so that I can post some outstanding images for my 2000th post. Great job walterick.

[walterick]

Thanks Michael.

Living here is really a blessing. I encourage everyone to take a trip through the southwest, and bring lots of film! Velvia doesn't hurt either ;)

[walterick]

Thanks Ken

It seems like 1000 was a long time ago! I remember posting in my 1000 that I was moving to Phoenix. I guess it it fitting that my 2000 should all be shots of Arizona

Hope I didn't make ya too homesick! I'll post a picture of a thermometer later to remind you of why you moved to Wisconsin

Rick

[walterick]

Thanks Greg

Every landmark post is an excuse to post images, including 2 double 0

[ken1953]

Thanx for the offer of showing me the thermometer...but, that would only make me more homesick. Now find a photo of an old, sad, lonely man slowly fading away from lack of companionship...that would be why I left Arizona. I met a wonderful woman, 8 1/2 years ago, on the internet!!! I came out here to see if we had anything in common...and I stayed...then married her 3 years ago!! hehe...
But...again..thanx for all the great pictures!!!!!!!! You do my homestate proud!!!!!!
Ken

[Old Timer]

Congradulations Rick!!! You've been around for a lot longer and 2K would indicate. Your images have been an inspiration to me since I first started lurking here. Thanks for this very memorable post. Oh yeah,They are all great but #1 is the cat's meow.

[another view]

Nice collection of shots, Rick! Congrads on the big 2K.

I'm back, btw!

[OldSchool]

And, I really really like the first one. Thanks for posting these for our pleasure....

Tim

[walterick]

Thanks Larry

You have always had kind words for me and my photography. I appreciate your presence and your comments always.

Thank you!

[walterick]

Welcome back! Go post your pics in the travel forum! ;)

[walterick]

Thanks, Tim. I am really glad you enjoyed them.

[Speed]

Post #2002 ;)

1) Sunset from the Sunbowl ski resort in Flagstaff
2) Sunrise at Grand Canyon (I know, it needs some digital work)
3) Sunset in the Mazatal Mountains
4) Sunset conjunction between the moon and Venus or Jupiter from our backyard last summer

Hey Rickster!

Congratulations on the the big 2000!!!!

And for the record, that was Venus with the moon last summer. Jupiter is now a fairly early riser in the eastern sky after sundown.

PS: This was post # 2400 for me! You're catching up.

[walterick]

Heheh thanks Speed. I thought maybe I could get away with one since you hadn't posted in a while! ;)

I'm catchin ya! Keep taking leaves of absence like this and I'll surpass you by the next time you come back ;)

[adina]

I thought I already posted on here.....


congrats on the big 2000, my fav is the first.

[walterick]

Senility? Already? Must be that Wisconsin water

Thanks Adina

[paulnj]

Sweet images !

[walterick]

Thanks Paul!