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Guardian Angel In The Desert

The Arizona Sonoran desert is surprisingly beautiful. Eons of wind and rain sculpt the granite backbone of the Tucson Mountains into amazingly intricate forms.

My favorite is the Rock Angel of the Desert. Facing an outcropping opposite Cat Mountain, she stands silent, wings folded, head bowed, face obscured by its cloak.

Her form is ethereal. For half an hour during the afternoon the sun paints the rock face with shadows, and she appears.

As the sun inexorably moves on its way to evening, she disappears from view.

No named trail leads you to her, but the location between Cat Mountain and Cat Back is easily accessible, either from Tucson Estates II or from the east flank of the mountain which overlooks Tucson.

If you visit, do so in the early afternoon, and bring a camera. It's worth the hike.

Photos © Michael Jones

Posted by Mike Jones on 08/19/2007 11:26 PM

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14 Comments on Guardian Angel In The Desert

Mike - those are beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing. Since I collect angels this is especially good to know about.

08/19/2007 11:34 PM

by Carol Smith, ReMax Preferred, REALTOR®, Toledo, OH (www.calltoledohome.com)

Carol, please collect this one! Right click on the photo, and "save as" to a picture folder on your computer. You have my permission to use the photo in any manner you choose!

With appreciation,
Mike in Tucson

08/19/2007 11:43 PM

by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

These are beautiful photos! I makes me miss my native Arizona!!

08/20/2007 09:39 AM

by Ginger Wilcox, Marin County Realtor (Pacific Union, Marin Real Estate)

Beautiful! Thanks for posting that, I had never head of her before.

08/20/2007 12:58 PM

by Leslie Prest, Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty

Ginger, thanks for visiting again, and for commenting. Arizona's not far away. Come on back for a visit.

Leslie, I have yet to show that picture to ONE person--even in Tucson Estates II, my neighborhood--who has any idea. And it's less than 1/4 mile from the neighborhood. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Come on back!

Mike in Tucson

08/20/2007 03:36 PM

by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

Mike, I love it! Thanks for sharing!

08/20/2007 03:41 PM

by Marie Kletke - Broker Long Beach Real Estate (On Point Realty - Long Beach, California)

You are going to have to share some more of these formations to me. I have been in Tucson 7 years now and have never heard of these! Take care,

Lexa

08/20/2007 04:39 PM

by Lexa Montierth (Currently Looking)

Mike thanks for sharing the great pictures. My wife and I have been using our Sundays as a day to just visit new places in Arizona.

Great Post

08/20/2007 06:59 PM

by Gary Miljour - Mortgage Lending for Tempe Arizona (Cherry Creek Mortgage Company)

WOW - I'm going to echo what everyone else has already said ... I've lived in Arizona for a while now (albeit in Phoenix), but have never heard of these formations. Please share more, as we will now be making a trip to Tucson to visit. Thanks for sharing, Mike.

08/20/2007 09:07 PM

by Calie Waterhouse - Chandler AZ Homes (John Hall & Assoc)

WOW! Mike you have so beautifully captured the majesty of God's diversity in His creation. What wonderful photos and eloquence in describing them Thank you so much for sharing these with us.

08/20/2007 09:50 PM

by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

Marie, thanks for visiting and commenting.

Lexa, what part of town is home to you? Maybe we should organize an A.R. hike!

Gary, you and your wife would be welcome too!

Calie, c'mon down. Sounds like we'll have a caravan.

Marlene, the beauty of God's creation is everywhere, isn't it? Psalm 19:1

I really appreciate all of you visiting and commenting. C'mon back, y'all!

Mike in Tucson

08/20/2007 10:52 PM

by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

I have a number of friends outside of Active Rain who will really enjoy seeing your pictures and reading the story. You really got my attention on this one! Thanks.

08/21/2007 05:44 AM

by Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor, North Georgia Blue Ridge Real Estate (Mountain Investments of North Georgia)

Donna, thank you! Don't we live in a beautiful world?

08/21/2007 05:51 AM

by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

These are beautiful photos. You obviously know your camera. Thanks for sharing. It's nice to read something so "serene" and "calming." You're a good writer.

08/21/2007 07:02 AM

by Patsy Ittner, Your Premier Broker Selling St. Augustine Real Estate (Little Fox Realty)

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