Sedona - Bark Pattern on Large Tree at Diamond Point

And finally, sharpened a bit to enhance the bark lines on this tree, which was converted to sepia then black & white below.  This will end the surprisingly short series of keepers taken in and around Sedona.

Sedona - Dead Tree Branches over Red Rocks

Another pic highlighting the enhanced color of wet rocks against a pattern of dead tree branches.

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