Photos: Scenic Drive Spring Growth, May 15, 2019
April 18, 2021. The Palo Verde are just beginning to bloom. Looking what’s coming our way! Les Conklin May 13, 2019 By Les Conklin Tt’s the middle of May and Palo Verde continue to bloom along the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive in Scottsdale, Arizona’s. The trees began to bloom late last month. The weather has been cooler than usual after a wetter than normal winter – contributing to a beautiful and...
Scottsdale Photos: Seven Looking Up, One Looking Down
Photographs by Howard Myers Editorial note. Once again, north Scottsdale resident Howard Myers has contributed some magnificent photographs. Looking up at the sky, he took the first seven photos below. Then he looked down, and found a surprise waiting for him. Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment”...
Photos of Arizona’s State Bird, the Cactus Wren
October 29, 2017 By Tom Mangelsdorf Well, autumn is here with winter soon to follow. It’s a great time to get outside with your camera and see what kind of wildlife you can photograph. One of my favorite birds is the Cactus Wren. There are plenty of them to see this time of year…all it takes is patience, a camera and a good lens. Did I mention patience? Although plentiful, Cactus Wrens are wonderfully camouflaged for their desert...
Photos: Scenic Drive Spring Growth, April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019 By Les Conklin Palo Verde Bloom South to North, Surprise Along the Way Arizona’s state tree, the Palo Verde, is not alone as it blooms along the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, the northern-most section of Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. There is a new community of luxury villas springing forth. The bad news is that in the short run the roadside view of the project is depressing. The good news is that steps have...
Peak Photos: 12 Great Yesteryear Covers
June 31, 2019 By Les Conklin Enjoy these A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine covers. I know the talented people that produced these beautiful works enjoyed themselves and are proud of their “work.” We really cannot thank them enough. If you have lived in north Scottsdale for a few years, some of the covers will evoke memories of our area’s past. Our family used to watch the 4th of July fireworks at Rawhide from a...
Photos: Wonderous Sonoran Desert Threatened!
Sonoran Plants and Animals Victims of Insensitive Development By Beverly Smith Arizona is a place of many wonders, including the Sonoran Desert. The purpose of this article is to call your attention to an area of the Sonoran Desert that is being threatened by development. The property is located at the southwest corner of Windmill Road and Stagecoach Pass. The other end of the parcel is approached from the corner of 81st Way and...
Spring Is Here! – Photographs by Tom Mangelsdorf
April 30, 2018 By Tom Mangelsdorf Spring officially began on March 20 and will last until June 21. This time of year is one of the best times to put down the TV remote, forget about politics and spend some time enjoying our beautiful weather (okay, late June might be just a little hot). If you’re a photographer, this is also the prime time of year to explore all that nature has to offer. For me, the best of spring’s offerings is...
2014 Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of The Peak’s 11th annual “What’s Worth Preserving” photography contest and thank you to all the entrants for supporting the contest. There was a record number of entries this year, a total of 86 photographs. You can see all the entries, enjoy a casual dinner, and cast your vote for the coveted Diners’ Choice Award at The Peak’s Summer Fun on Display event at the...
Walking in Beauty: My Favorites
By Glenn B. Jenks Occasionally a friend will ask me which of my tens of thousands of photos are my favorites and why. To me every one of my photos has a story and the story of a photo has as much to do with how I feel about each photo. And sometime the photos with at the best story are not technically the best photos and vice versa. Having said all of that here are a few of my favorites and the stories that go with them The tiny...
“Painted Sky” Wins 2018 Beautiful Skies Contest
March 14, 2018 “Painted Sky” Wins 2018 Beautiful Skies Contest You don’t have to go into space to enjoy beautiful skies. They are a frequent occurrence here in Peakland as demonstrated by the entries for The Peak’s 2018 Beautiful Skies Photograph Contest. The Peak’s contest was inspired by the photo Earthrise, taken by Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders during a lunar orbit on December 24, 1968. Acclaimed nature photographer Galen...
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