From deep in Mexico the Sonoran Desert pushes north into Arizona, creating a mysterious land of giant cactus, haunting landscapes, strange animals and unending photographic opportunities. Though hottest and driest of North American deserts, life is amazingly abundant in the Sonoran, and in Spring the land comes alive with bird sound and delicate reds and yellows and blues of wildflowers. And everywhere, towering into the deep blue of the desert sky, the waving arms of the Giant Saguaro frame the beauty of this strange land.
As mysterious and beautiful as their desert home, the wildlife of the Sonoran, from hummingbirds to rattlesnakes to Desert Bighorns to Gila Monsters are frequently seen during our wanderings, and excellent photographic opportunities are guaranteed in the natural enclosures of the Sonoran Desert Museum where we will spend an afternoon. While our main interest is the desert and its wildlife, there are several options to add variety and have fun between our mornings and afternoons among the cactus.
For "Western Americana", we could spend an afternoon in the wildest of old wild west towns, Tombstone, or in the old movie set-town of "Old Tucson". The magnificent old Spanish mission of San Xavier del Bac, the "White Dove of the Desert", and the equally intriguing Mission of Tumacacorri offer wonderful photographic possibilities, and we'll spend a couple of hours shooting around Tucson’s old Territorial Capital building and the Art Center, where you’ll be thrilled at the unique colors and angles. And nearby is the Tucson Center for Creative Photography where we can gain inspiration from some of the world’s most famous photographers.
Cost: $1,385/Single Supplement: $75
To register, please fill out the tour application and payment options forms. You may reserve a space (50% deposit or full payment) with your credit card or Pay Pal account or send a check to: Branson Reynolds, POB 3471, Durango,Co 81301
Arrival/Departure Point: Tucson, Arizona
Nearest Large Airport: Tucson or Phoenix, Arizona
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