view of sky & clouds with sunlight streaming around Sombrero PeakThis photo is of Sombrero Peak, which is a landmark to help point out where Continental Ranch is in Tucson.  It is on the northern end of the Tucson Mountains - and stands out visible for miles and miles.  If anyone needs to know where the community of Continental Ranch is, you can simply point out Sombrero Peak & say,

"Head that way, you can't miss it!"

I was driving to an appointment late in the afternoon when I saw this combination of clouds & light with Sombrero Peak silhouetted beneath them.  Seeing the rays of sunshine defined like this doesn't happen very often, so I knew I just had to try to capture this scene!

Continental Ranch is a large, master-planned community west of I-10 in the northwest part of the Tucson Metro.  Begun in the early 1990s, the community is still growing as it matures - new subdivisions are still being built, new commercial space is supplementing that which has been serving the area for the past 2 decades and more.

Late this fall, the Twin Peaks Interchange will add direct freeway access to the northern end of the community, which will ease traffic on Silverbell and make things much easier for those living on the northern end!

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8 Comments on Sombrero Peak - Continental Ranch Landmark in NW Tucson

SEP
03
2010
182,909 Points 20 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Angel Fingers - that's what my great Aunt used to call a view like this.  Another great photo - seems to be a habit with you!
12:45am • #1
SEP
05
2010
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Kent,

Was that yesterday's late afternoon photo?  I stopped on I-10 and got out to take some shots of the clouds.  Did you see the rainbow?

Mike in Tucson
12:04am • #2
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Emmary - I really like that way to describe the light rays - may have to use it in the future.

Mike - I took this last Sunday afternoon around 5:30 PM or so.  Missed the rainbow yesterday, shucks!
12:12am • #3
SEP
11
2010
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WOW Kent that is one breath-taking photo of clouds & the sun, your post has been featured at one of my favorite groups ...

CLOUDS AT ACTIVERAIN (clouds attached) 

Vegas Bob
9:25pm • #4
OCT
17
2010
111,504 Points

Hi Kent,

That photo is very nice and breath-taking too.Nice blog too
6:43pm • #5
OCT
22
2010
1,372,840 Points 7 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Howdy and evening to you Kent

Kent, you sure did take one mighty fine photo, in order to share with folks. And I sure did enjoy reading this here blog post also.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire
9:16pm • #6
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John - thanks for the kind words!  Much apreciado!

Dale - you always make me smile sir.
10:51pm • #7
JAN
05
2011
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Kent,

You're coming up on a milestone:  200,000 points in the Rain!  Blog on!

Mike in Tucson
9:17pm • #8

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