Squeezing in a Friday night escapade, we opted to drive east to the closest plateau which separates the Verde Valley from Sedona. Up on the ridge, the Red Rocks emerge and the sky is free from light pollution. When was the last time I saw the Milky Way? Way too long.
I don’t have the equipment to capture the brilliance of the Milky Way as we lay back and pointed out the constellations, but our minds stilled while our eyes drank it all in. It was a perfect evening and way to end the work week. Which one do you like?
Cindy Bruchman 
I love that roaring fire. Can practically feel the warmth.
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Welcome, Vinnieh, thanks very much! It was cool night with crystal clear skies. What treat, and yes, the fire was wonderful.
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Sounds like the picture of bliss.
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🙂
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The last one for its abstract intensity
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Thank you, Derrick. What is it about life and images one sees in embers? So hypnotizing.
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It must be nice to have somewhere to get away to relatively easily, yet be so remote. That was a great fire indeed, Cindy, and the burning embers is my favourite photo.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, my friend. Out here, it’s hard to be outside when the weather is hot, but now that the season has turned, AZ is the perfect place to be until June. I forgot how close and simple and rewarding it is to get out in the wilderness. Nothing fancy. Just go and sit a spell. Very relaxing!
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Beautiful. A campfire and stars. Two primal and irresistible elements.
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I really felt like a cowgirl. To realize Indians and Cowboys looked up from 1the camp fire and saw the same stars was comfortimg.
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and a beer.
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Hear, hear!
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That is an interesting shot through the bottle.
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Hi Allen! My daughter and granddaughter came up yesterday. Out we went again and made replenished the fire ring. She’s almost 4 and had never been out at dark in the wilderness around a camp fire. OH! What fun to see her trying to count the stars. 🙂
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The campfire shots are incredible Cindy! Ivan’s been wanting to capture the Milky Way, well who knows maybe he will get it next time we’re in AZ 😉
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Oh good! I don’t know what kind of camera lens I need, I assume it’s a lot. I’ve talked to nature photographers around here whose works are in galleries for sale. The extent to what they do to capture the perfect minute of a day is impressive.
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This is lovely, nothing like waiting for the sunset and the stars to appear, especially in such stunning scenery!
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Paul, you’ve got that right! It’s so close; we’ve driven hours and hours to find that special spot only to discover it’s 20 minutes on a dirt road out of town. Incredible find. When the fire has died, it’s back home to hot showers and a comfortable bed.
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Amazing what you can find so close by sometimes, without even realising that its there. The stars must have looked incredible from there 🙂
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Love the photo with the chairs and campfire…. no words are necessary, the photo says it all. If you’re free for lunch this week, shoot me an email – livelaughrv@hotmail.com
I’m looking forward to driving 89a from Prescott Valley through Jerome 🙂
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Oh, Ingrid, I would love that — but, I’m a teacher! No way for me to meet you right now during the week. 😦 I do have questions about RVing, so I will email you soon!
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No problem. We’ll figure out a time on a weekend. We’re moving to Phx on Saturday morning, but I don’t have a problem driving up some time. I’ll watch for your email 🙂
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Wow, this sounds like one hell of a night! Nice fire you got going, I’m horrid at building them! I bet the milky way was amazing, I don’t think I have every properly seen it. I’ve rarely strayed from my home city =/
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Oh, boy, It’s an amazing sight. A wide white road crossing the black. I hope you get out of the city for a weekend getaway soon and get the chance to look up! Cheers, Cindy
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you have me wanting to go camping! At the very least I need to go on hikes again, there are so many picturesque areas close to me…. plus Brutus loves the run 🙂
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My dog Bear loves it, too. Most dogs I have if I take them off the leash they bolt away, but Bear always stays close by my side.
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Brutus likes to wander but he never bolts off, and always comes when he is called. Spring is here, time to get out there I think!
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Great pictures. I’d be worried sleeping on the ground with rattlers around.
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It’s getting cold–they are hiding now for hibernation. 🙂
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Great shots as always Cindy!
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Thanks, Tim! I’m glad you stopped by!
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I like the sycamore wilderness to ourselves. Takes me there. I do like your way of putting “There’s wisdom in a beer bottle around a campfire.” Might have to steal that. 🙂
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Be my guest. Any time you want to visit, you are more than welcome.
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Right after new York City in 2050. 🙂
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