… working on the portfolio again today and for a change I am deleting a lot of aerial shots that are duplicates, near duplicates or I just don’t like them. A little over twenty years of shooting aerial shots and I am finally getting around to culling them. This will go a long way to getting the total portfolio down to ten thousand raw photographs plus processed images. New shoots I am culling close to ninety five percent now … no reason to keep anything but the few that really standout from the rest. The image above is looking across…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Girls Will Be Girls” showing Oct. 4-10 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3KuEfEh8yw In a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, Mira is a successful student shouldering high expectations from her parents and her teachers. But as she wrestles with new desires and ample curiosity inspired by the handsome Sri, she finds herself at odds with the school’s strict rules and her mother’s incessant involvement in her new romance. As Mira strives to escape the watchful eyes of her teachers, mother and…
Arizona News – Beginning October 2, the public will encounter contract employees working on the Coconino National Forest in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along forest service roads as they conduct surveys to help inform future forest management. The National Visitor Use Monitoring survey is conducted every five years on national forests, which provides forest managers with an estimate of how many people recreate on the national forest, what activities they engage in while there, and how satisfied people were with their visit. Economic impact to the local economy is also captured in the survey, and the basic information gathered is…
Verde Valley News – One in three American adults have prediabetes, and many do not know it. Prediabetes increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. If you have prediabetes, you can prevent or delay your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by improving food choices and increasing physical activity. The PreventT2 lifestyle change program, offered by Yavapai County Community Health Services, can help you make lasting changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. You will work in a group with a trained lifestyle coach to learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to your life, manage…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present Stand-Up Comedy Night live onstage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. The show will feature headliner Tony Tripoli with Jackie Tinsley opening the evening. TONY TRIPOLI Tony Tripoli was the executive producer and head writer of E!’s hit show “Fashion Police”, as well as the opening act for the legendary Joan Rivers for 5 years. He also wrote/produced “Joan Knows Best”, “In Bed With Joan”, “The Dish” and tons of other shows you watched in a nail salon with the sound…
Sedona, AZ – -Lock in Your Tickets Before They’re Gone! Dive into the heart of Arizona’s wine culture at the Sedona Winefest, set for September 2829, 2024, at the picturesque Posse Grounds Park. This isn’t just a wine tasting—it’s a full-on festival where wine, music, and culinary arts collide! https:// SedonaWineFest.com What’s Pouring? Local Flavors: Savor wines from over 20 top tier Arizona wineries. Craft Spirits: Explore a handpicked selection of local breweries and distilleries, showcasing their finest brews and spirits. Live Music Lineup: Saturday Vibes: Get groovy with Brenyama, known for their eclectic beats that blend retro and modern…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “I’ll Be Right There” showing Oct. 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqZNY3EiykQ “I’ll Be Right There” is a comedy starring Edie Falco, Jeannie Berlin, Kayli Carter, Charlie Tahan, Michael Beach, Sepideh Moafi, Michael Rapaport and Bradley Whitford. Life’s complicated for Wanda (Edie Falco). She has her hands full: her 8-month pregnant daughter wants a wedding which her ex-husband is flaking on paying for, her mother thinks she’s dying, her wayward son is either going into rehab or the army, her long-time…
Arizona News – The Coconino National Forest is preparing for a robust fall prescribed burn season, which usually begins the first week of October and runs through December due to favorable weather conditions. Fire managers across three districts have plans for 14 prescribed burn projects spanning locations across the national forest, comprising thousands of acres. Since prescribed burns are dependent upon weather conditions, some or all these projects may be implemented. Dates of implementation can also change or projects postponed or cancelled if conditions are not ideal. Prescribed burns play an essential role in the management of Coconino National Forest and…
Sedona, AZ — The Copper Jackalope in Old Town Cottonwood is excited to host an album release party and dog rescue adoption and fundraiser on Saturday, September 28th from 5-8pm, featuring the amazing multi-instrumental sister duo Kaleidoscope Redrocks. Composed of Gracie, 18 and Tivona Moskoff, 15 have been playing together for 9 years, they each play acoustic and electric guitars, bass, ukulele, keyboards and drums while singing in harmonies only sisters can create. The ladies play covers spanning over 50 years from classic rock, country, folk, pop, punk and their own originals. The Copper Jackalope is located in the heart…
… looking back to earlier this year on a cool morning on Lake Pleasant, we were just heading up Castle Hot Springs Bay and these three donkeys were at the shore taking on a load of water before the day heated up … they area pleasure to watch and especially when they decide to play and are romping along the shoreline. Below is a photograph of a Cattle Egret perched on a tree limb rising from the lake … these two photos were taken on June 13th of this year when the water level was about 26 feet higher than…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Last Front” showing Oct. 4-10 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. Amidst World War I’s chaos, a grieving father turns hero, leading villagers to safety while evading a relentless enemy driven by vengeance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVGLajWSE_0 In a Belgian village during the tumultuous start of World War I, the Lambert family finds themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict in “The Last Front.” At the center of this gripping narrative is Leonard Lambert, a devoted husband and father who grapples…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host guest speaker Dr. Maurice Crandall at its first Sedona Stories Speaker Series event of the fall season. Dr. Crandall will speak on Thursday, October 10, at 10 am in the historic Apple Shed. Dr. Crandall is an enrolled member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation and an Associate Professor of History at Arizona State University. His talk is called “Here to Stay: Stories of Yavapai-Apache Resilience.” He describes the talk this way: “In the mid 1870s, the U.S. Army removed various Yavapai and Dilzhe’e Apache groups from the Verde Valley and other parts…
Sedona News – Step into the enchanting world of Tonya June Moore, Modern Mystic, in a special live performance of “Mystic Nights: A Psychic Experience” on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This professionally recorded event will capture the essence of Tonya’s unique psychic abilities, blending artistry and intuition to create an unforgettable journey into the mystical. Share in the experience as Tonya June connects deeply with her audience and witness the magic of the Modern Mystic at work, where every moment is infused with profound insight and inspiration. This interactive experience, recorded for…
Sedona, AZ — On September 28, 2024, author and transformational mentor, Dr. Harmony, will release her inspiring new book, Champ The Human Whisperer: Unleashing the Wisdom of Man’s Best Friend.This heartfelt story chronicles the journey of Champ, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who became a beacon of hope and unity for bully breeds. Through love, resilience, and powerful lessons, the book explores the profound bond between humans and dogs. Here are some more details about the book: Discover the extraordinary journey of a dog who defied the odds to become a beacon of hope and unity for bully breeds everywhere. Champ,…
Sedona, AZ — Did you know that the power to keep your beloved pets happy and healthy and to help them heal when they are not, lies at your fingertips, literally? Sedona author Thomas Acosta has written and published a book titled Healing Paws Method that explains how by pressing specific points on your pet’s paws, robust health and deep healing are achieved. The holistic technique is based upon the ancient art of Reflexology, a non-invasive healing and relaxation technique for humans that has been around for centuries. Reflexology is based on the principle that specific points on the feet, hands,…