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Genesis Updated: Arizona's Version of Moses' Burning Bush

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Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

Arizona's version of Moses' burning bush

Remember Sunday School?  The story of Moses and the burning bush?  That's what I thought of immediately when I topped a rise in the Ironwood National Monument with my Ford Explorer, and saw this panorama.

I had to pull off the dirt track and capture it in a photo.

That's Ragged Top Mountain on the horizon, with majestic saguaros in the midground.  I gave a moment's thought to lightening up the foreground and show you the saguaros as more than dark shadows, but doing so would have taken away the burning bush effect.

I hope you like it.

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Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC): Loan Officer in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
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Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Mike--You live in an area of incredible beauty...We live in a white world right now...Thanks for sharing the AZ colorscape!

Dec 12, 2009 02:56 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Mike...

An awesome photo, it really makes you think about the beauty of creation! Thanks for sharing.

Dec 12, 2009 03:08 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Richard,

You're welcome!  Thanks for stopping by to comment.

Teri,

We get some white from time to time down here on the desert floor, but not very often.

Terry & Bonnie,

It sure does; is it time for a winter getaway vacation?

Jane,

Thanks for coming by to comment; there's no sunset like an Arizona sunset.

Robert,

That's the first thing I thought of when I saw this sunset.

Tammy,

Thanks!  I sure enjoy doing it.

Carol,

We'd be delighted!

Marchel,

Ain't it the truth!  Thanks for being the first to comment.

Mike in Tucson

Dec 12, 2009 05:38 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Now that is one really nice visual my friend and thanks for sharing it with us this morning.

Dec 12, 2009 11:51 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Mike that looks like the entire sky is on fire and very beautiful indeed.  Ragged Top Mountain has a great profile against that gorgeous sky!

Dec 13, 2009 12:06 AM
Deanne Olivas
eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Your Home Matters

Thank you for the AZ sunset picture. Your pictures are the first thing I look for every morning. No need for a New Year's Resolution to get rid of this addiction, though.

Dec 13, 2009 12:41 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

That is a spectacular photo, Mike. How fortunate to have seen it, adn to have captured with youor camera.

Jeff

Dec 13, 2009 12:53 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Wow!  That is way cool!  Did you do any special effects?  It looks kind of water color - ish in the sky.  Love how you bring our Creator into so much of your work... 

Dec 13, 2009 04:49 PM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Mike - Another great shot. The sky appears to be on fire. you insprire me to take more pictures.

Dec 13, 2009 11:39 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Larry,

That's good!  See you on your blog.

Doreen,

No special Photoshop effects with this one.  The clouds looked like gauze.

Jeff,

Thanks for stopping by to say so; see you on your blog.

Deanne,

You're most welcome!

Mary,

It's a place worth visiting when you come to Tucson.

Don,

You're welcome!  Come back soon.

Mike in Tucson

Dec 14, 2009 01:36 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Dec 14, 2009 01:43 AM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Hey Mike...WOW I always enjoy stopping by your blog for pictures and news of the outdoors and this photo is exceptional! Hope you are enjoying the holiday season!

Dec 14, 2009 06:39 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

That is another Arizona Highways magazine shoot above this.  That is so beautiful!! 

Dec 14, 2009 05:02 PM
Rita Bradley
Laguna Hills, CA
Valuation Consultant in Orange County California 949-916-3263

I guess God got your attention!  Nice photo!

Dec 15, 2009 01:32 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Rita,

He does that on a regular basis!  Thanks for commenting.

Doreen,

I got lost in the desert that night when I followed a track that crossed the road I wanted to take out.  I missed noticing the crossing, and it cost me 1/2 hour of wandering.  Just like Moses, only not 40 years.  LOL

Russell,

I certainly am!  Thanks for stopping by.

Mike in Tucson

Dec 15, 2009 02:22 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public

Beautiful, Mike!  Glad to see that while I have not been to Arizona in 18 years, it is as breathtaking as ever!  I sue would like the sun here right now!  :-)

Dec 15, 2009 03:09 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Awesome picture Mike!

Dec 17, 2009 03:25 AM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Now featured on the TravelingRainers Group.

Dec 17, 2009 03:26 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Sarah,

It hasn't changed!  Thanks for stopping by; I'll see you on your blog.

Mirela,

Thanks for the feature, and for the compliment!

Mike in Tucson

Dec 17, 2009 04:41 AM
Deena Cottingham
GreenApple Staging & Images, Calgary Staging & Photography - Calgary, AB
Home Stager & Photographer

Great shot, Mike! It's all about having that camera with you when you need it.

Dec 22, 2009 04:38 AM
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