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Exploring Schultz Pass in the early evening during monsoon season. Flowers are blooming and mushrooms are popping up everywhere. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Mahasu Devta Temple: The village Hanol is famous for the Mahasu Devta Temple, dedicated to Mahasu Devta, a regional deity worshipped by the people of Jaunsar-Bawar. This temple is an important pilgrimage site and has significant historical importance. It is believed to have been constructed in the 9th century AD.
One more shot from the same area is probably overkill, but hey, it's our photo album and this is a "we were here" photo. It's been days since we left Abiquiu and this photo still gets me. So much to see, such a grand scale, so much beauty all around...
Sunsets during monsoon season here in southern Arizona are the best. Most often I just simply watch -- their beauty is ephemeral and fast changing -- but this evening I was able to get my old DSLR set up in time to get this shot.
An attention-grabbing sunset - My Backyard, Phoenix, Arizona
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An amazing sunset as seen from my rooftop - Phoenix, Arizona
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Storm clouds brewing over Roosevelt Lake, as seen during climb out from about 20,000 feet.
- Southwest Flt. 140, airborne over Arizona
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A few photos taken during four weeks back visiting family and exploring Northern Arizona and South Western Colorado.
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Remnant clouds from monsoon thunderstorms in the surrounding mountains often drift into the valley and set up some dramatic and beautiful sunsets. - Rooftop View, Phoenix, Arizona
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We had the worst monsoon storm pass through this afternoon. This house was struck by lightning. Update: home was totally destroyed. No one was home luckily.
I am Raunak Ali .. I belong to Gonda Zilla which is in Allahabad .. I come to Mumbai just for 2 month during the monsoon season to sell umbrellas. I earn a decent amount during this period thanks to Allah's blessings. I go back to Gonda once the monsoon is over. I do farming in Gonda. Pray for me that i do good business in this monsoon season.
मेरा नाम रौनक अली है .. मैं गोंडा जिल्ला अलाहबाद का हूँ .. मैं सिर्फ बारिश के दो महीने मुंबई आता हूँ रोज़गार के लिए .. मैं यहाँ आकर रंगीन छतरियां बेचता हूँ .. अल्लाह का करम है की कुछ न कुछ आमदनी हो जाती है ... जैसे बारिश ख़तम हो जाती है मैं गोंडा लौट जाता हूँ .. गोंडा मैं मेरी खेती बाड़ी है .. आप दुआ करो की मेरा रोज़गार ठीक से हो |
Taken just before last evening's mega electrical storm. Once it cooled down the light show began, it was amazing. The thunder was really loud and the rain came down in sheets. It was a good night!
Exploring Schultz Pass in the early evening during monsoon season. Flowers are blooming and mushrooms are popping up everywhere. Flagstaff, Arizona.
AJ and Lo's son, whose name I've forgotten, is unbearably cute!
3 1/2 months old and already on his second camping excursion.
I had never met Lo before, and asked if I could take a photo of her and her son.
This wonderful natural phenomenon is called 22° halo. It forms as sunlight is refracted in hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.
Although a common scene at higher altitudes, quite a rare scene here in Hyderabad :-)
The drying clothes in the terrace gave me this compositional opportunity!
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Explored: Aug 08, 2010 #484
This trail is actually remains of an old road that once took Model T Fords to the top of the San Francisco Peaks. The road has since been closed to vehicle traffic to protect the area's alpine environment, and the upper reaches of the mountain have been set aside as the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area so forest visitors can enjoy its panoramic views in the relative seclusion and natural surroundings such an area provides.
Along the steady but gradual climb, views stretch to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde Valley over fifty miles away. Trailside vegetation changes as elevation increases, from ponderosa pine to more alpine species such as limber pine, corkbark fir, and bristlecone pine. On this summer day in early August, monsoon rains had the trail bursting with colorful wildflowers, including lupine, vetch, fleabane, aster, paintbrush, wild geraniums, and sunflowers.
Photo taken August 2, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Weatherford Trail #102 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.
Discover the serene beauty of Kalesar National Park with this breathtaking stretch of road! Surrounded by towering trees and enveloped in lush greenery, this long, straight path offers a tranquil escape from the everyday hustle. The dense canopy overhead creates a natural tunnel, inviting you to journey deeper into nature's embrace.
After a Central New Mexico monsoon rainstorm, the sun comes out and clouds are reflected in a standing rain puddle.
abandoned Route 66 relic.
According to a Route 66 book I just read, this place has been closed since 1971, and has a lot of dark energy stemming from a violent history.
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The Irrawaddy dolphin is a not quite a River dolphin as its normal habitat lies near the coast and delta areas, it is found in river such as the Ganges, the Mekong and the Ayeyarwady River Irrawaddy River from where it gets its name. The Irrawaddy Dolphin has a lifespan of about 30 years and can reach about 130kg in weight and about 2.5m in length. It has a rounded head and a flat nose and is classified as a critically endangered species with only about 65 left in total. There are a few clusters of dolphins around the Laos / Cambodian border on the Lower Mekong, which can be seen by taking a kayaking tour. The dolphins don’t seem to mind the kayak’s and swim about normally. There are only 12 dolphins left in this area and a few more further down stream in Kratie - Cambodia. It is possible to spot a few dolphins whilst on the trip as they reside just below the waterfalls on the Cambodian side of the river. The best time to see them is in the morning or afternoon due to the heat and they seem to surface more in cooler temperatures. It's indeed very hard to spot them in the rainy season when the water isn't clear and the Mekong is 14km wide. The dolphins dive for a couple minutes and only come to the surface for a couple of seconds to breath. Always a surprise where they popup. We're lucky to have met this highly endangered species during our boat kayak trip and I was lucky to captured them through the wetlands of Si Pan Don in Laos, around the Mekong Fault Line. A fixed percentage of the paddle tour is dedicated to the Laos dolphin conservation fund. There are only 64 or 65 irrawaddy dolphins left in the Mekong river in Southeast Asia. With a more rounded head and a shorter fin, these dolphins are unique and live in only a small, 190 km- stretch of the river that flows through Laos and Cambodia. Evidence shows that their immune systems are being broken down by pollution into the river and the source is yet to be identfied. The Mekong river flows from mountains of Tibet to China, Thailand, Laos en Cambodia to the sea in Vietnam at a length of almost 4900 km. Members of numerous NGOs are investigating and they believe that several countries may be involved. Our journey through Laos will end with amazing fresh water dolphins and raging waterfall jumps in kayaks overlooking the border with Cambodia.
Photo of the endangered species: the Irrawaddy Dolphin in Southern Laos - Northern Cambodia. We enjoy a day kayaking tour through the wetlands of Si Pan Don in Laos, around the Mekong Fault Line. It is possible to spot a few dolphins and we were lucky. The dolphins don’t seem to mind the kayak’s and swim about normally. There are about only 12 dolphins left in this area and a few more further down stream in Kratie - Cambodia. One Irrawaddy dolphins just popup the breath. Such lovely wildlife spotting! The best time to see them is in the morning or afternoon due to the heat and they seem to surface more in cooler temperatures. It exciting to see these unique dolphins so close. Laos wildlife at it best.
Si Pan Don, ofwel vierduizend eilanden, is een verzameling bewoonde en onbewoonde eilandjes in de Mekong. De rivier is hier een maar liefst 14 km breed labyrint van zandplaten, eilanden, rotsen, stroomversnellingen en spectaculaire watervallen. De eilandjes liggen in het uiterste zuiden van Laos, tegen de grens met Cambodja en hebben een unieke flora en fauna. Ten zuiden van Si Pan Don maak je veel kans om de bedreigde zoetwaterdolfijn te zien. Het Wereldnatuurfonds maakt zich ernstig zorgen over het lot van de Irrawaddydolfijn in de Mekong-rivier in Zuidoost-Azië. Volgens onderzoekers leven er nog 64 tot 65 van deze dolfijnen in de zwaar vervuilde rivier. De zoetwaterdolfijn staat inmiddels op de lijst van dieren die met uitsterven worden bedreigd. In de afgelopen vijf jaar werden ongeveer vijftig dode dolfijnkalveren gevonden in Laos en Cambodja. Sectie op de dieren wees uit dat ze kampten met grote hoeveelheden pesticiden, kwik en andere giftige stoffen in hun lichamen. Het Wereldnatuurfonds onderzoekt waar de vervuiling van de rivier precies vandaan komt. Het kwik komt waarschijnlijk van mijnbouwactiviteiten langs de bijna 4900 kilometer lange rivier. De Mekong heeft haar bron op de Tibet-hoogvlakte en stroomt via de zuidelijke Chinese provincie Yunnan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos en Cambodja naar de monding in Vietnam. Het beste kan je de dolfijnen bekijken vanaf het water. We maken een tocht per kayak en peddelen eerst de sneltromende rivier af. Na een uur moeten we het water uit: we naderen de spectaculaire Li Phi waterval! Een stuk verder mogen we het water weer in. De rivier is hier duidelijk veel ruiger en met nog veel meer vaart varen we bijna Cambodja in. De dolfijnen zwemmen hier de grens over maar wij moeten stoppen op een klein strandje precies op de grens met Cambodja. Hier betalen we de grenspolitie één Dollar om toch even de grens te mogen overgaan. Normaal heb je visum nodig. De meeste kans om dolfijnen te zien maak je in de droge tijd. In de het regenseizoen is de rivier erg breed en is het water vrij troebelig. De dolfijnen duiken enkel minuten onderwater en komen maar enkele seconden naar boven om te ademen. Altijd een verassing waar ze naar boven komen. Het is echt fantastisch om deze bedreigde zoetwater dolfijnen zonder snuit te zien zwemmen, in de Mekong tussen Kratie en de grens met Laos. Wij hebben ze gelukkig kunnen zien van behoorlijk dichtbij en prachtige grote zilverreigers en hopen dat ons toeristengeld kan bijdragen tot het in stand houden van dit bijzonder soort dolfijnen.
View from the edge of the Mogollon Rim along the Rim Road (FR 300). Monsoon thunderstorms sweep across the Rim.
The Mogollon Rim is one of the most striking geologic features in Arizona. This steep escarpment, measured in thousands of feet and hundreds of miles, begins just across the border in New Mexico and stretches diagonally two thirds of the way across Arizona. It forms the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, and is one of the most impressive overlooks in the Grand Canyon State. The General Crook Trail/Rim Road Scenic Loop drive is an easy way for the entire family to experience the dramatic scenery of the Mogollon Rim.
Photo taken July 27, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Mogollon Rim Ranger District and the Coconino National Forest for more information.
Because it's monsoon season, we got to see our fair share of clouds. I was NOT complaining! They're so pretty.
This trail is actually remains of an old road that once took Model T Fords to the top of the San Francisco Peaks. The road has since been closed to vehicle traffic to protect the area's alpine environment, and the upper reaches of the mountain have been set aside as the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area so forest visitors can enjoy its panoramic views in the relative seclusion and natural surroundings such an area provides.
Along the steady but gradual climb, views stretch to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde Valley over fifty miles away. Trailside vegetation changes as elevation increases, from ponderosa pine to more alpine species such as limber pine, corkbark fir, and bristlecone pine. On this summer day in early August, monsoon rains had the trail bursting with colorful wildflowers, including lupine, vetch, fleabane, aster, paintbrush, wild geraniums, and sunflowers.
Photo taken August 2, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Weatherford Trail #102 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.
This trail is actually remains of an old road that once took Model T Fords to the top of the San Francisco Peaks. The road has since been closed to vehicle traffic to protect the area's alpine environment, and the upper reaches of the mountain have been set aside as the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area so forest visitors can enjoy its panoramic views in the relative seclusion and natural surroundings such an area provides.
Along the steady but gradual climb, views stretch to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde Valley over fifty miles away. Trailside vegetation changes as elevation increases, from ponderosa pine to more alpine species such as limber pine, corkbark fir, and bristlecone pine. On this summer day in early August, monsoon rains had the trail bursting with colorful wildflowers, including lupine, vetch, fleabane, aster, paintbrush, wild geraniums, and sunflowers.
Photo taken August 2, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Weatherford Trail #102 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.
Exploring Schultz Pass in the early evening during monsoon season. Flowers are blooming and mushrooms are popping up everywhere. Flagstaff, Arizona.
The summer monsoon causes weather geeks like me to get all excited. Last night's storm pummeled parts of the valley with heavy rain... all I got was a colorful sky, wind, dust and exactly 4 rain drops. - Weather Station ZD1, Phoenix, Arizona
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This trail is actually remains of an old road that once took Model T Fords to the top of the San Francisco Peaks. The road has since been closed to vehicle traffic to protect the area's alpine environment, and the upper reaches of the mountain have been set aside as the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area so forest visitors can enjoy its panoramic views in the relative seclusion and natural surroundings such an area provides.
Along the steady but gradual climb, views stretch to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde Valley over fifty miles away. Trailside vegetation changes as elevation increases, from ponderosa pine to more alpine species such as limber pine, corkbark fir, and bristlecone pine. On this summer day in early August, monsoon rains had the trail bursting with colorful wildflowers, including lupine, vetch, fleabane, aster, paintbrush, wild geraniums, and sunflowers.
Photo taken August 2, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Weatherford Trail #102 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.
My Neighbourhood, lookin pretty slick after the storm seems like we won't be seeing any more HOT days. It's been quite chilly now, no more air condition or fan's had to tell mom to take some heavy blankets out
man o man summer is over :(
This trail is actually remains of an old road that once took Model T Fords to the top of the San Francisco Peaks. The road has since been closed to vehicle traffic to protect the area's alpine environment, and the upper reaches of the mountain have been set aside as the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area so forest visitors can enjoy its panoramic views in the relative seclusion and natural surroundings such an area provides.
Along the steady but gradual climb, views stretch to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde Valley over fifty miles away. Trailside vegetation changes as elevation increases, from ponderosa pine to more alpine species such as limber pine, corkbark fir, and bristlecone pine. On this summer day in early August, monsoon rains had the trail bursting with colorful wildflowers, including lupine, vetch, fleabane, aster, paintbrush, wild geraniums, and sunflowers.
Photo taken August 2, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Weatherford Trail #102 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.
This trail is actually remains of an old road that once took Model T Fords to the top of the San Francisco Peaks. The road has since been closed to vehicle traffic to protect the area's alpine environment, and the upper reaches of the mountain have been set aside as the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area so forest visitors can enjoy its panoramic views in the relative seclusion and natural surroundings such an area provides.
Along the steady but gradual climb, views stretch to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde Valley over fifty miles away. Trailside vegetation changes as elevation increases, from ponderosa pine to more alpine species such as limber pine, corkbark fir, and bristlecone pine. On this summer day in early August, monsoon rains had the trail bursting with colorful wildflowers, including lupine, vetch, fleabane, aster, paintbrush, wild geraniums, and sunflowers.
Photo taken August 2, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Weatherford Trail #102 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.