I haven’t done much since returning to Yarnell, especially taking photos. Oh, a few of my view and can’t resist Berta’s pretty flowers and her cat.
I was hoping for some fun with the rising of the full Cold Moon but even with all my calculating with ephemeris and compass, clouds made that a little fuzzy. Besides, I got cold and packed it in pretty early.
But my pre-planning did pan out for the morning set of the full cold moon. And now I’m in love with a piece of property here and it’s balancing boulder.
I actually fell in love with Yarnell 12 years ago, the first winter I parked my old 5th-wheel on this piece of private property now owned by my dear friend Berta. About 3/4 of an acre adjacent to a dry wash (dry when I’m here in the winter anyway) with a marvelous western view of the rounded boulders of the Weaver Mountains.
This little area of Yarnell called Glen Ilah is known as the Boulders. Many small houses built in the 1920s followed by more building during the 40s and 50s. They were often tiny and incorporated the boulders in and into the house. In some cases there are more boulders than flat to build on. At first I thought that was a cool idea but as I got to know people I discovered the boulders are near impossible to seal from the house so critters come in including spiders and scorpions, and during winter the rock is generally cold. As much as I love rocks this idea no longer appeals to me. But I do love to climb and look at the boulders. Actually eroded granite plutons much like the landscape at Joshua Tree National Park and Alabama Hills. I like this place as you can probably tell and spent ten winters here, or at least part of the winters. In fact I’m having a difficult time leaving here, again. I’m not sure why I feel so lackadaisical. I want to go, but don’t want to leave.
Oh yea, this is about the full moon. And this is all I got for moon rise.
I did a much better job of shooting the morning moon set. No clouds, just before the sun broke over the eastern horizon and Rich Mountain.
The deep blue sleepy sky made a delightful Arizona back drop with the boulders. These shots all taken from the piece of property I fell in love with.
So, I’m here, cat sitting for Berta while she is visiting with family in Portland. Do I Have to stay? No. Do I want to stay? Yes. At least so far.
With all the possible places on my Arizona to-see list none of them have jumped right out and grabbed me, yet. In the meantime, I’m enjoying the view, labeling photos which I am almost nine months behind on, and still working on posts from last month’s visits to Death Valley and a ghost town. Please, don’t rush me.
We had full cloud cover here in Nevis, other than a short break in it at 9pm, the only shot I got! Great photos, you always have the best. Keep well, Diane and Nigel
Thanks Diane. Thank goodness for no clouds in the morning.
Some of those boulders look similar to ones here in Crete i.e. positively dangerous. They always seem as though they are going to tipple over at any given time. I too love the rocks, also minerals as I collect them. I would love examples from your country especially of the Grand Canyon. That would be my dream. Great photo’s, as always Gaelyn. Thanks.
Thanks Rita. Although the balanced boulders could fall any time they could also be there longer than we’ll be around. These rocks are a little large to collect and it’s illegal to take rocks, or anything tangible, from our national parks. Fortunately it’s the same rock in the adjacent national forest where I gather my samples.
It was clear on the coast,nice view of the SupaDupa Moon. But not near as photographic, homes in the foreground as it rose and the sun was up as it faintly set over the ocean. Boulders and bushes make for much better views. Easy to see why you want to linger in Yarnell a bit longer.
It’s just fun to catch the brightness of full moon. Sunsets into the ocean are nice but also not bad over these boulders plus happen earlier at this elevation and topography.
lovely photos – – even tho I see this daily, photos make me look in a more careful way – thank you for that and for spending time in my little alcove, loving Sierra while I’m gone , and for being oh so much more than a friend.
Love to share our little part of the world. Thank you for being you.
Great shots of the moon. I have a devil of time incorporating the moon into a landscape. I can’t get the exposure right or something.
Thanks Yogi. It takes many shots to get a few.
Love, love those rocks!! Nice full moon photos:) You have to stay until Berta returns…who will take care of the kitty!!!
By the way, I love the photo of the saguaro at sunset on the mug I ordered for my mother!!
Thank you. Being surrounded by these boulders I can pretend I’m in Joshua Tree, without the trees. I’ll be here until Berta returns after the holidays. Glad to hear you like the cup photo. I’ve never seen one.
When you first mentioned building onto the boulders I thought it sounded wonderful but with the problem of sealing, not so much. Hard to keep warm that’s for sure. I felt that same way about leaving Maine. I did want to go but really didn’t want to leave. Makes no literal sense I know. Really love that photograph prior to the full moon shots. Those are great shots of the full moon sitting on the rocks and in the “mouth”. Fabulous sunset too. I can see why you love that property.
I do love the boulders around here. Really need to get out and see more of their shapes. Been really lazy lately.
I like those moon set shots. I didn’t get any good ones because I refuse to use a tripod, thus blurry images. I love this line and it also applies to me: “I want to go, but don’t want to leave.” Enjoy your time and take your time.
Thanks Barb. I do struggle with using the tripod. I’ll most likely be in Yarnell through the holidays.