Sedona

From my first trip to Sedona as an adult, in the early 70's, I fell in love with this amazing red rock country. The beauty was like nothing I'd seen before, or since. Back then, it was fairly untouched by human development. Today, it's much different, with numerous traffic lights and ever-expanding development. Despite that, it's still a magical place. Even though I live far away, I find a way to get my Sedona fix, each time I return to Phoenix to see my family.

Cathedral at Oak Creek

Storm Approaching Schnebly

Cathedral Reflection

Crescent Over Cathedral

Bell Rock - First Light

Chapel of The Holy Cross

Moon Over The Chapel

Spirit of the Church

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Cathedral at Oak Creek

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The oft photographed Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Az. Here, I was standing IN Oak Creek, near Red Rock Crossing

Storm Approaching Schnebly

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On a morning drive up Schnebly Hill Road, attempting to reach the top before the storm consumed Sedona,
I stopped halfway up to shoot, knowing I was fighting a losing battle.

Cathedral Reflection
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Another glorious early Spring afternoon at Red Rock Crossing in Sedona, Az, standing in awe of Cathedral Rock.

Crescent Over Cathedral Rock

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The distinctive silhouette of Cathedral Rock provides the perfect foreground for a rising crescent moon.

Bell Rock - First Light

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One of the first major monoliths one sees approaching Sedona from the South.
This was taken one morning as soon as sun light completely illuminated the face.

Chapel of The Holy Cross

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A magnificent man-made structure that greets you as you enter Sedona.

Moon Over The Chapel

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After viewing this church for years, I finally discovered it was illuminated at night.
And imagine that, on the same night, a moon to compliment my view!

Spirit Of The Church

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From my first visit to Sedona in the early 70's, until leaving Arizona in 1980, I would see this sand sculpture gracing the roadside just outside of Sedona, traveling Hwy 89A to Flagstaff. I created this in-camera double exposure, with the Chapel of the Holy Cross, in the Spring of 1978. I understand that as the years ensued, vandalism took it's toll on the sculpture, to the point where it was removed. This sculpture was created by Ted Conibear. He was actually quite prolific at creating these sand sculptures. He died in 1994, and unfortunately, it appears none of his art remains. To read more about this sand artist, please view my page on Ted Conibear.