Red Rock Country
Arizona Heron
Alligator
I walked by this rock formation and it was a second take for me when I first saw it. It looked too much like the back side of an alligator. Fascinating what millions of years of erosion can do to a piece of rock! Below is Wikipedia’s definition of what erosion is and what takes place to make formations like the image below.
“Erosion is the removal of solids (sediment, soil, rock and other particles) in the natural environment. It usually occurs due to transport by wind, water, or ice; by down-slope creep of soil and other material under the force of gravity; or by living organisms, such as burrowing animals, in the case of bioerosion.”
Red Rock
If anyone visiting my blog has been to Arizona you will know where I am referring to and why it’s called Red Rock Country. The environment is awe inspiring and extremely harsh at the same time. If you travel to Arizona pick up info and maps from the US Forest Service, http://www.redrockcountry.org/ so you know where your going and how long you plan on being in a national forest or park. The temperatures are very extreme so hydration is important and finding shade is crucial if needed. Bugs are virtually non existent in Arizona but reptiles are abundant and very interesting if you come across any. Don’t worry about coming face to face with the native inhabitants of the Arizona desert-they usually see you before you even have a chance of spotting them. As far as photo gear is concerned a wide angle is important, good tripod, photo back pack, extra batteries for your DSLR, and more than one memory card. Polarizer, neutral density filters, and graduated filters would also be a good idea but not a necessity. When it comes to clothing the 2 most important items are a hat to protect your head from the sun and good hiking boots. I mentioned the sun-wear sun screen if your just arriving from the Midwest and look like your ancestors came from Norway. You will get burned without even realizing it. Oh one more item-H20! Don’t leave home without any water! You won’t find much in the desert, and if you find any water you will need a portable purification unit which is easily obtainable from http://www.rei.com/, or any other quality camping store.
Hanging On
