By Ted Grussing… in color … and beauty as only an Iris can be. I’m going through a lot of images from last year, weeding out shots with even minute flaws and in the process came up with this shot which only required a reduction in size with no crop of the image … like wow, I really got this one right. My new criteria on Iris is simply that the entire beard must be in perfect focus and that requires a stopped down lens. I shot this bloom with the Canon 5D MK IV body and EF100mm f/2.8L Macro…
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Melissa Leo and Whoopi Goldberg lead all-star cast in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 21, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Furlough”, showing March 30-April 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Academy Award-winner Melissa Leo, Whoopi Goldberg and Tessa Thompson lead a dynamite ensemble cast in this alternately rollicking and poignant comedy “Furlough” from director Laurie Collyer (the acclaimed “Sherrybaby”).
By Nazih M. Hazime, Fire ChiefVerde Valley Fire DistrictCottonwood AZ (March 21, 2018) – On March 20th the Verde Valley Fire District honored 3 employees with their recent promotions through a Badge Pinning ceremony. The 3 employees promoted are Battalion Chief Joel Rosenberg, Captain Danny Hinds, and Fire Engineer Tucker Ihrman. This is always exciting honoring those deserving of promotions due to their initiatives and personal development to advance throughout their careers.
Sedona AZ (March 21, 2018) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday April 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. The group, with members from beginners to master carvers, was formed in 1997 by Norm Knight. They have had hundreds of people try their hand at carving since then with several members meeting weekly. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and found wood and…
Clarkdale AZ (March 20, 2018) – On Monday, March 19, at approximately 12:10 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) responded to a report of a Cement Truck rollover on Highway 89A at the intersection of Lisa Street.VVFD was initially dispatched to “wash down” a fuel spill. On arrival they found a cement truck that was lying on its side with diesel fuel leaking from its fuel tank. The 79,000 pound vehicle was loaded with powdered cement and was entering the roundabout intersection when one of its rear tires failed. Fortunately no other automobiles were involved and the driver was…
By Ted Grussing… of flight and the transition to earthbound status involves the dissipation of a great deal of stored energy and that is readily apparent in this images of a great Blue Heron alighting near one of the ponds at Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery in Page Springs, AZ … it is like the boards are full out, full flaps and thrust reversers (if he had them) and the truth is that he didn’t quite stick it as there were a few little hops before he bled all the energy off.
Cottonwood AZ (March 20, 2018) – The Mayor’s Ride and Bike to School Day will take place on April 6, 2018. The event is to promote bicycling as a safe, fun, effective mode of transportation. Students at Cottonwood Elementary School and the general public will be invited to ride along on this event.The ride will start at the Cottonwood Kids Park on 12th Street at the Cherry Street intersection and end at the Cottonwood Elementary School at 301 N. Willard Street. Families, students and community members will leave the Park at 7:30am to ride to the school.
Film festival hit returns for two screenings and Q&A at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 20, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Being With Animals” for two shows only on Thursday, March 29 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The film is returning to Sedona by popular demand after two sold out screenings and audience raves at the recent Sedona International Film Festival. Local animal communicator, Maia Kincaid, Ph.D. (who is featured in the film) will be hosting a Q&A discussion after both screenings.
Little Free Library To Be Installed at Sedona Elks LodgeSedona AZ (March 20, 2018) – Sedona Girl Scout Troop 529, with the support and cooperation of Sedona Elks Lodge #2291, will hold a dedication and awards ceremony to install a Little Free Library at the Sedona Elks Lodge, 110 Airport Road, on March 25 at 10:30am. The library was created as a Bronze Award project for Girl Scouts from Sedona’s Troop 529.
Sedona AZ (March 20, 2018) – The University Women of Sedona will hold their monthly meeting Monday, April 2 at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Road, Sedona.
By Ted Grussing… come in many forms … for me it was a bit of an eye opener when I discovered why my “lattes” taste so much better than the ones that I buy out … favorite in Sedona is from Wildflower Bakery and in Flagstaff at Brandy’s. First, I always thought a shot of espresso was 1.5 ounces, but it is only 1 ounce … a latte is primarily steamed milk and frothed milk, so in a 16 ounce latte you will typically have 2 ounces of espresso and the balance steamed and frothed milk; a cappuccino is one…
Sedona AZ (March 19, 2018) – People wanting to drive off-road vehicles in the red rocks of Sedona will be able to get a permit for motorized use of Soldier Pass road when the web-based permit system goes live on April 2. and the permits go into effect April 5.A total of 12 personally-owned vehicles per day will be permitted to use Soldier Pass road.
Annette Bening and Jamie Bell lead all-star cast in film premiering at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 19, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” — starring Annette Bening, Jamie Bell, Julie Walters and Vanessa Redgrave — showing March 23-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” is a true story about what happens when a Hollywood legend discovers romance.
Clarkdale AZ (March 19, 2018) – The Northern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is holding a fundraising ethics program on March 29, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Southwest Wine Center, 601 W. Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale, AZ 86324.The program titled “Shades of Grey: Ethical Fundraising in a Changing World” will show participants how to apply ethical decision making to challenging and ever changing issues in fundraising and the nonprofit sector. Using real world, challenging situations, participants will learn what’s ethical and what’s “good business,” how accountability and ethics impact your organization, and how to preserve public…
Sedona AZ (March 19, 2018) – Healthy World Sedona, a Sedona-based nonprofit organization is sponsoring a community forum in collaboration with the co-founders of the Healthy Minds Initiative, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, on Monday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Rd., Sedona.