The San Francisco Peaks outside of Flagstaff, AZ, are a grand sight.
Morman Lake is about 15 SE miles away. It’s not a typical lake at all; it looks more like a crater. Lava activity millions of years ago created the natural bed. When snow packs the lake, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers have a large playground. Windsurfers or kite flying is an option. If you are a bird watcher, you will see bald eagles, falcons, and hawks. Elk love to gather on Morman Lake, too. The road leading to Morman Lake is flat and a haven for cyclists. Yesterday, it was 56 degrees and that typical AZ sun felt warm on my back and face. Here are five shots + one of the area.
Which shot do you like best?
Cindy Bruchman 
Very beautiful! Thanks for sharing these amazing shots!
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Sorry, forgot to tell you which I liked most… I like the shot with the dog, but I’m going to have to pick number 1 as my favorite.
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It was a bright day; hard for me to get the shots clear. Yeah, Bear is photogenic, isn’t he? Thanks again:)
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No, thank you, for dropping by!
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That last picture is phenomenal. Beautiful landscape.
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Thank you! There’s no way I can capture the space of the big sky.
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I think the last one is my favourite too. A perfect combination of lake, trees, mountains and sky.
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Yes, that’s my favorite of them all, too. We saw a herd of 20 Elk on the way home. What a wild, beautiful place here.
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A haven for cyclists, huh? Sounds like my kind of place. 🙂
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Do you like to ride your bicycle? This road Morman Lake is on has a wide bike lane that goes, I’m guessing, 10 miles one way.
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I do. Used to be a pretty ardent cyclist, pre-kids, no matter the weather. Now I still get out from time to time, but young children make it more difficult to commute on two wheels, and just as difficult to take recreational joy rides. 🙂
I miss it though. When they’re a little older, I’m sure I’ll get back into it again.
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You will have to have them join you 🙂 I used to ride a lot as well. I want to start back up slowly. My problem is too many avocations and not enough hours in the day.
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Beautiful pics, Cindy. I loved our visit to AZ in 2012. SD
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Thank you, Sandra. Spain is on my list of places to visit. One day….
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Wow, fantastic pictures Cindy!
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Thanks, Chris. If you get a chance to visit the states soon, I’d aim for the SW and try Arizona.
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Looks like a nice climbable hike.
From a distance.
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I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blog Award.
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Well, thanks very much! I enjoy your blog and appreciate when you come by mine. Your support is award enough for me 🙂
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These are all gorgeous Cindy. I like the one w/ your German Shepherd and the one below it, LOVE the blue sky!
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Bear is photogenic, yes? Thanks Ruth. I wish I could capture the space of that blue sky on film; it follows you are around like a friend.
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Ohhh his name is Bear? How cute!! My late dad used to have a German Shepherd when I was a baby, in fact, he was a huge fan of dogs but when my parents divorced we only had a few smaller dogs 😀
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Bear is a great companion. He’s one of the only dogs I’ve ever had that obeyed my commands. 🙂
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beautiful photos! the area around Flagstaff is just flat-out gorgeous. I was lucky enough to go skiing there once. I have to admit I’m a bit biased, though – the picture with the adorable fluffy dog is my favorite by far 🙂
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thank you so much! Bear is a great poser; he always makes my photos better. I can’t capture the vast space and the quiet and the blue sky and how it affects me; even with a good camera, I try, but only give a hint at the beauty. Thanks so much for commenting. 🙂
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Amazing pics, I like the photo one up from the bottom. SD
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Thanks Sandra! It was a brisk, clear lovely day. I always appreciate your comments. 🙂
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You know I am fond of Arizona! SD
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