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Zoning in 'Zona: Twilight in Tucson

By Mike Jones

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

March 13, 2009 04:04 PM

Every once in a long while, and especially around the end of a day, there comes a magical time when all is quiet and everything seems at peace.

Tonight was such a night here in my little corner of Tucson, Arizona.

My Darlin' calls it "zoning in 'Zona." As the sun drifted down toward the horizon, a gold hue painted the western sky.

That's not what caught my eye, though.

Over in the eastern sky, the reflected light from that same setting sun lit up a bank of clouds, turning them into pink cotton candy against the blue sky.

There is something special about the light here in the desert southwest.

Don't you think so?

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Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Carol,

I'll bet you think it's hot here. Thanks for commenting; we may win you over anyhow. :)

Bill,

Actually, it's your weather, just waiting for you to show up and claim it!

Don,

Thanks!!

Mike,

I took the photos at about 6:30 p.m. The light was my friend.

View from Mike's back yard CJ,

Nope. This is the picture right outside my back door. That's Golden Gate mountain. You see it in every John Wayne movie that includes saguaro cacti.

Diane,

I hear it's warming up in Forked River! Tucson is really beautiful; you'll have to plan a visit.

View from Mike's back yard looking over the firepit Michael,

There's a lot to like here in the desert SW. Thanks for commenting.

Teri,

We don't live in the city. That photo above was taken right outside our back door. So was the one to the right with the cactus flower. You'll have to plan to visit!

Lynda,

Now there's an idea! Thanks.

Mike in Tucson

Mar 14, 2009 08:50 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Gary - Absolutely gorgeous shots, as all your shots usually are. Love thos pink clouds, on the blue sky, as a back drop for the green of the cactus.

I also want to thank you for the GREAT card you sent me with the picture of my tribe, and the one you lived with in SA. You're very kind!

Mar 14, 2009 11:08 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

I bet it is like that every day. Why don't we all move to Arizona?

Mar 14, 2009 01:49 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Mike,

You do have some gorgeous sunset pictures to share with us. I also have found that relected light gives some interesting shots. :)

Steve

Mar 14, 2009 02:30 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Reflected light from the setting sun (sun is behind me) Steve,

Isn't technology wonderful. We couldn't afford to do half the photography we all do if we still had to buy and develop film. I really like the reflected light. Sometimes, like this photo with the sun at my back, it can be very dramatic.

Thanks for commenting!

Terry,

I know a loan officer who would be happy to fund your purchase of a second home in Tucson!

Myrl,

Thanks so much! It was fun making that card!

Mike in Tucson

Mar 14, 2009 03:06 PM

Suzanne Gallegos

Equity Real Estate - Advantage - Salt Lake City, UT

Realtor - Salt Lake City, Utah Homes

Hi Mike - Beautiful!

Mar 14, 2009 03:26 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Suzanne,

Hi right back at you! Thanks for taking time to comment.

Mike in Tucson

Mar 14, 2009 03:30 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Mike, Those would look great blown up and put on the wall.

Mar 14, 2009 03:37 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Mike - Those two cloud pics and the ones on your replies to comments are great! I really like all the green plants and the colors in you clouds, featured at:

CLOUDS AT ACTIVERAIN (clouds attached)

Mar 14, 2009 06:31 PM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

Now you're really making me jealous with all these pictures of saguaros in your blog. You can always post more if you'd like. I can handle my own jealousy -- LOL.

Mar 15, 2009 04:01 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Russel,

You'll just have to schedule a visit to Tucson!

Robert,

Thanks for the feature!

Marchel,

Now there's a good idea!

Mike in Tucson

Mar 16, 2009 04:04 AM

Rita Bradley

Laguna Hills, CA

Valuation Consultant in Orange County California 949-916-3263

Mmmm cotton candy. I know I've said it before but you take some fabulous photos Mike.

Mar 17, 2009 04:31 PM

Kent Simpson

Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ

Real Estate Is About People

Mike - another stellar (or is it cumulo-nimbus?) photo! I'm featuring it in the Spectaculr Sunsets & Sunrises Group also.

Mar 19, 2009 02:25 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Kent,

Thanks for stopping in today; sorry I had to give you the bum's rush! LOL Thanks too for the feature!

Rita,

Yes you have! And I appreciate it. Hoping all is well with you.

Mike in Tucson

Mar 19, 2009 05:19 PM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Mike, I was looking at these photos last night and just had to come back and look again today. Those puffy pink clouds look almost unreal.

Mar 22, 2009 03:39 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Shirley,

Don't they look like cotton candy?! Thanks for coming back.

Mike in Tucson

Mar 22, 2009 12:38 PM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

I love how the clouds in the east end up as beautiful as the sunset. Nice shots.

Apr 13, 2009 01:03 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Doreen,

I understand that!

Mike in Tucson

Apr 13, 2009 02:59 PM

Liz Carter

Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX

Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Mike...

Cotton Candy...perfect description of your photo. You got some good SEO in there as well, Good Job! Liz

Apr 14, 2009 05:39 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Liz,

Thanks!! Come on back any time.

Mike in Tucson

p.s. What were you googling when you found the post?

Apr 14, 2009 05:42 PM

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