Sedona - Rained-on Rocks on Diamond Peak Trail

It rained on and off the last day we were in Sedona, but we wanted to try a trail around Diamond Peak in spite of the fact that we'd probably get wet.  This was within walking distance of the AirB&B, so we traipsed over and found out that everyone was right - the rain does indeed beautifully bring out the color in the rocks!  Due to the rain I didn't get out the Bigger Cahoona (or phone) much, but wanted to capture that color so snuck in a few featuring Chenjean.

Sedona - More Perspectives of Cathedral Rock Formation

Another couple of perspectives of this awesome formation...

Sedona - Cathedral Rock Formation with Highway

 

Sedona - Rooftop Scene with Cathedral Rock Formation

This is a breathtaking formation, the Cathedral.  Snapped many photos of it, several perspectives of which will be posted in the next few days.

Sedona - Rooftop Scene with Valley Clouds

This shot reminded me of a pic that was posted from Alishan in Taiwan.  Love those clouds in the valley.  The dehaze tool in Photoshop was used to bring out the green in the hills beyond and saturated the sky some.

Sedona - Important Sign

 ...one for the "Signage" category in the ole' index.

Sedona - Art Installation in Town

We went into town during the afternoon on that first day in Sedona.  After arm wrestling for a parking spot we explored the main strip.  What we discovered was that the best - and quietest - spots were back behind the shops, where this was captured.

See below for a closeup of a portion of this installation:

Sedona - First Hike, Dead Tree Branches

 

Sedona - First Hike, Silhouette View

Our first full-length hike was on a trail that began just across the street from where we were staying.  We made a pretty good go of it, but it got plenty hot and we weren't that well prepared, so just went a couple of miles in and back.  This is one of the views, which was darkened to enhance the silhouette effect.

Sedona - Moon with Clouds

By the time we got settled in the AirB&B it was dark, and this is the sight that greeted us as we stepped out onto the 2nd floor balcony.  Gotta catch it, so I rushed inside to retrieve the Bigger Cahoona.  The image was a little bit fuzzy due to camera (er, arm) shake, so the moon  was clarified using this pic, published back in 2018.