A Phainopepla.
Phainopepla are regulars at the Desert Photo Retreat, but can be difficult to photograph since they don’t go to feeders. I was able to photograph this guy yesterday as he has gotten very comfortable with my presence.
Lower Blind
The finished lower blind.
I completed construction of the second blind last week, and now with blinds positioned for morning and evening we are ready for prime time! In fact, we had guests here the past two nights and have about 15 nights already booked for this season. The most recent guests said staying here “was magical”.
I have worked hard over the last two seasons building blinds, fixing waterlines – the list is long and not interesting, but now I’m excited to be shifting gears and getting back to photography and workshops at the Desert Photo Retreat!
Female Cardinal
Female cardinal, near Tucson.
Heavy rain last night sure has provided beautiful, rich colors this morning. We received 1.25 inches of rain last night which is crazy considering Tucson didn’t receive any.
This is one of the first photos from my new blind which I just completed yesterday. More photos to follow, but this gives folks a great morning option to go with my existing blind. Plus, a little different habitat.
Holiday Special!
Recent sunset. To give you an idea of what the property is like – not only am I standing on the property, but so are these beautiful saguaros, and our evening blind is just beyond the saguaros. It is a beautiful location.
Looking for a last minute Christmas gift for the photographer in your life? Maybe that might be you! We have a great special from now until December 22.
Book an overnight stay in 2018 at Desert Photo Retreat and pay only $200 for one photographer, or $250 for two! This gives you exclusive use of both photography blinds for the afternoon / evening and the following morning. You won’t be sharing with any other photographers. Plus, feel free to photograph the beautiful night sky! And, you will have full access to our cute little Airstream. As a guest said to us yesterday, staying in this Airstream is “way better then any hotel”. Pay now for a 2018 reservation.
Arizona Photo Retreat Christmas Gift
A Northern Cardinal during a recent sunset at the Desert Photo Retreat near Tucson.
We are taking reservations for the 2018 season here at the Desert Photo Retreat – and a session here would make a great Christmas gift for the photographer in the family!
We have something for everyone. Experienced photographers can visit on their own, and even spend the night if they prefer. I also have group workshops, or can offer private workshops for those who are looking to improve their photography.
We have been getting more birds then ever, and the gray fox and javelina are also regular visitors. Not to mention the beautiful landscape and night sky! Check out the website for more information.
Javelina Babies
Javelina with young, near Tucson, Arizona.
Been very busy here in Arizona – among other things, the photo blind had flooded this past summer and required a lot of work to clean up. So, yesterday evening I finally took some time and photographed from the blind myself. It is so fun watching these guys!
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