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Studio 365: Day 115

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Red Rock Canyon

Las Vegas is not just about the Strip. Forty minutes away is spectacular Red Rock Canyon to add to Antelope and Bryce, making this week definately a three canyon adventure.

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We have just returned from a concert in the Smith Centre for the Performing Arts, of which more tomorrow to do justice to a wonderful evening of music.

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Studio 365: Day 113

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The Navajo Loop Trail from Sunset point descending into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheatre.

The perfect finish to our visit to Bryce Canyon hiking the Navajo Trail into the Amphitheatre, connecting with the Queens Garden Trail and returning to the canyon rim at Sunrise Point. Look for Queen Victoria in the photo gallery.

One final view before leaving this precious jewel of a place and a thank you to the National Park Service for maintaining it so perfectly for us all to enjoy.

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Studio 365: Day 112

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From the wonder and awe of the magic of Antelope Canyon to the breathtaking majesty of the vistas of Bryce Canyon. It has been another unforgettable day and once again I will let the pictures do all the talking…

…the final shot at the end of a perfect day.

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Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

Real Early Birds this morning, up before sunrise to see the 180 degree curve in the Colorado River known as Horseshoe Bend in the early morning light. Another memorable moment to match yesterday’s unforgettable visit to Upper Antelope Canyon.

Studio 365: Day 110

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A treasure in Owl Canyon

Who would have thought it could get any better, but today was another magical day with unforgettable visits to Owl, Rattlesnake and Upper Antelope Canyons. Here are a selection of more amazing images to share with you, and many thanks for all your comments and visits.

The feather from a great horned owl from our visit to Owl Canyon will indeed be the treasure of the trip. It will take pride of place in the studio back home and I can’t wait to use it for more pen and ink drawings.  I did ask our Navajo guide Kim, from Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours, if I could keep the feather and she very graciously gave her permission. Thank you Kim for a day we will never forget.

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On to Bryce Canyon tomorrow.

Studio 365: Day 109

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Lower Antelope Canyon 19.4.15 What a day!

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Hard to find the right words to describe this natural wonder so let me share my photos with you and let them do it for me.

Thank you to Ken’s Tours for an unforgettable day.

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Upper Antelope Canyon tomorrow.

Studio 365: Day 108

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En route from Scottsdale to Page we stopped off at Arcosanti…”an urban laboratory focused on innovative design, community, and environmental accountability.” to quote their home page. Enjoy the slideshow and visit their site to learn more about its history and the science or Arcology.

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Antelope Canyon tomorrow.

Studio 365: Day 107

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After sunset on the McDowell Sonoran Reserve in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Inspired by Laura Mackay’s Painted Saguaro and Desert Flower. Thanks Laura for sending us here today.

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Just made it as the sun was setting.

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On to Page and Antelope Canyon tomorrow.