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Monsoon Sunset (Tucson, AZ)

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Tucson, AZ, Monsoon sunset by Mike in Tucson

There's a magical combination of light and texture in the clouds at sunset during Tucson's monsoon season.

The rains have been spotty this summer, leading some to call this our Nonsoon Season.  But all good things come to he who waits, and last night as I drove over Gates Pass on my way home, I could see that I needed to find a place to pull over and pick up the camera.

I took this photo at about 7:20 p.m. on Kinney Road, just north of the intersection with Gates Pass Road. That's the location of Old Tucson Studios, for you movie buffs.  I pass it most nights on my way home.

The westerly sky was already fading as I parked the old Ford Explorer at one of the pull-outs on this scenic road.  (No cash-for-clunkers for me.  Mine's paid for.)  Looking south, though, this was my view. 

That flat horizon could almost be an ocean, couldn't it?  It's deceiving.  There are rolling hills and mountains to the right and to the left of my vantage point.

Okay.  It's almost 4:45 a.m., and I want to get this on the blog before I go walk.  I promised Bill Archambault in Houston that I would.  Morning, Bill!

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Comments(28)

Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Mike - Great shot. We don't usually get the opportunity here in Tennessee to see the sky like that.

Aug 25, 2009 12:48 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Good Morning Mike!

Great come back.

Like I told my Mother, "Oh' there's a center fold, I hadn't noticed. I read the articles!"

Of course I didn't grow up in the middle of a "National Geography" article.

Bill

Aug 25, 2009 01:12 AM
Eleanor Thorne
Equity Resources - Cary, NC
Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

These are beautiful Mike - I'll bet you could sell that!

Aug 25, 2009 01:24 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Mike, That's about as pretty a picture I have ever seen. Just spectacular. Thanks for sharing and keep that camera near by.

Aug 25, 2009 01:50 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Hi Mike

That is an outstanding photo, with great color.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 25, 2009 02:57 AM
Patrick Randles
Nova Home Loans - Tucson, AZ

Mike,

I caught this sunset on Pusch Ridge on the way to my home in Oro Valley. It was incredible. Unfortunately, by the time I got home to snap the pic, most of the lustre had disappeared.

Aug 25, 2009 04:06 AM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Another beautiful shot, Mike!  But ... 4:45 AM?????  Ummmmmmmmmm - I'm thinking maybe a little sleep is in order.  :)

Aug 25, 2009 04:43 AM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Hi Mike, WOW there is something about a desert sunset that makes it so spectacular. In West Texas they say it's the dust but whatever that is one excellent photo!

Aug 25, 2009 06:15 AM
Simon Smart
Sunstreet Mortgage, Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Great shot Mike. When I first started visiting Tucson I had a friend who lived on the West side and Gate's Pass at sunset was a preferred place to meet up and have a cigar as the sun went down.

Aug 25, 2009 06:45 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

You seems to be at the right spot at the right times... Great pic!

Aug 25, 2009 11:03 AM
Michael Rohde
Sunstreet Mortgage LLC. Licensed Mortgage Professional - Tucson, AZ

That's a great picture. I don't see that view at night and I live in the same town. Just kidding, I do see it but don't have a digital camera. We do live in a beautiful town though.

Aug 25, 2009 11:20 AM
Jane Penttinen
V.I.P. Mortgage - Tucson, AZ
NMLS #222178

Ah!  Mike, you are a master of many trades.  Beautiful picture of a beautiful sunset.  Monsoons bring so much to our desert.

Aug 25, 2009 11:21 AM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

The color is so intense it looks like you photo shopped it. What a great shot.

Aug 25, 2009 02:50 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Terry,

The colors are real, but the whole sky didn't look like the photo.  The 10X Leica zoom makes it seem that way, though.  Colors do get intense out here.  It's what makes Arizona Highways a best seller around the world.  It's good to see you.

Jane,

Thanks for stopping by to comment.  I have digital photography to thank for my photos.  I couldn't afford to buy the film.  LOL

Michael,

Someone needs to put the "Dad needs a digital camera" bug in the twins' ears before Christmas or your birthday, whichever comes first.

Caron,

Chances of being in the right spot at the right time increase in direct proportion to the number of times I have my camera with me.  :)

Simon,

A cigar at sunset on Gates Pass seems like a great idea!

Russell,

When there's dust in the air, the light refracts off the particulates, and we get some of the best sunsets at times like this.

Carol,

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

Patrick,

Carry that camera with you!

Lou,

Thanks for commenting!  It's always good to see you.

Margaret,

Thanks for your kind words!

Eleanor,

You buying?  :)

Bill,

It was good talking with you this afternoon.  Thanks!

Larry,

You're just going to have to visit!

Mike in Tucson

Aug 25, 2009 05:06 PM
Tucson Real Estate Experts Anne McKechnie
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ
Previews Property Specialist

what a great picture...its why we feel so good about living here!

Aug 26, 2009 05:54 PM
Marcia Hawken
WILLIAM RAVEIS - Naples, FL
Naples Luxury Specialist

What a gorgeous photo!  Nice to see you are stopping to "smell the roses" at the end of your day! 

Aug 26, 2009 07:23 PM
Sandy McKee
Sunstreet Mortgage - Tucson, AZ

It's been over 15 years in the desert for my family. I will never take the beauty of the desert for granted. This picture is fabluous! Thank you for sharing, Sandy

Aug 27, 2009 09:25 AM
Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL
Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Wow, Mike...another lovely Tucson skyscape you have shared with us. Thank you!

Aug 30, 2009 11:05 AM
Mike Hendren
Mike Hendren Photography - Cloudcroft, NM

Amazing, Mike - it looks like the sky is literally on fire!  Beautiful!

Aug 30, 2009 03:02 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Mike,

It's been awhile; I'm glad to see that 10 gallon hat of yours!  See you on your blog.

Karen,

You're welcome!

Sandy,

You've been here 4 years longer than I have.

Marcia,

We all need to stop and wonder every once in awhile.

Annie,

You and Eddie must have some spectacular photos from your roofdeck!

Mike in Tucson

Aug 30, 2009 04:10 PM