Gallery 2-1 - Southwest Mountains and Canyons

These are the scenes of the rugged Southwestern US. They are unique, as the landscape itself is unique. Although the snow in Alpine Glory and in No Way Through seems strange to those unfamiliar with the Southwest, the territory extends from well below sea level to miles above it. In other scenes, the landscape seems on fire. In every case, the scenes are real, very real, and it is the art of digitography that has brought them alive. Be sure and check our other galleries; they each overlap a little.

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Desert Floor ►

Desert Floor© shows a small mountain near Arizona’s Sedona, a region seemingly as enchanted as its reputation. It is here that the Mogollon Rim gives way to the Sonoran desert floor, with a vertical cascade of juniper, aspen, yucca, palo verde, and prickly pear. It is here that the silence is broken only by the wind, the desert creatures, and our dreams. Edition size: 39 small, 15 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

◄ Double Archway

Double Archway©. Look carefully and you will see an arch. Even more carefully, and you will see the tiny arch above it. The scene is Arizona’s Organ Pipe National Monument in spring. Now the Mexican poppies are in full bloom, along with an occasional lupine or penstamen. Soon, the giant saguaros and organ pipes will join in saluting spring with their enormous flowers. Edition size: 39 small; 39 large; artist: Laurie Larwood.

Dove Mountain Springtime

◄ Dove Mountain Springtime

Dove Mountain Springtime©. Wander an old Indian trail into the weathered granite cliffs of the Tortolita Mountains. Within an hour’s hike, ravines and washes of startlingly diverse color begin to appear. Nestled in the rocks are parches of bright gold Mexican poppies and flaming red Indian paintbrush. A little further on are a dozen of varieties of other seldom-seen wild flowers. Edition size: 39 small, 39 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

Edge of the Forest

▲ Edge of the Forest

Edge of the Forest©. It is early morning with long shadows still astride the volcanic range in Arizona. Stand quietly at the edge of the forest, and perhaps you will see some of the local residents coming by to enjoy the cool morning air. Edition size: 34 small; 34 large; artist: Laurie Larwood.

▲ Final Inspection

Final Inspection© is made by this red-tailed hawk as he wheels over the desert south of the Huachuca Mountains in Southeastern Arizona. A late season monsoonal storm has managed to bring color to the desert, and a feast awaits both the delighted small game and its sharp-eyed inspector. Edition size: 49 small; 24 large; artist: Laurie Larwood.

Grand Canyon

▲ Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon©. Edge of the canyon. Still a little snow up here in the crisp early spring weather well over a mile above the river rushing below. Sky is dappled with an approaching weather front. Button your jacket and enjoy the soft colors of the scene before they fade in the oncoming evening light. Edition size: 39 small, 39 large; artist: Sherry Shamroth.

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