Arron's Grave

Pima Indian Reservation, south of Scottsdale, AZ

Driving through the reservation, there are many signs of death - falling old houses, abandon barren fields, and these roadside graves. They are not hidden or placed away from everything, they're just there, out in the open, amongst the homes, crops and roads. 

Death seems to have a different meaning to the Pima's. Rather then having a fearful approach, they seem to accept it into their rhythm of life - we live, we die, we return to the earth.

taken 7/24/2010

not forgotten

Pima Indian Reservation, along Indian School Road

taken July 24, 2010

the depth of beauty

Pima Indian Reservation, Indian School Road

taken 7/24/2010

used to be somebody

McDowell & 7th Street, Phoenix

taken 12/20/2006

more than just a haircut

University & Horne, Mesa

taken 4/14/2007 

set afloat

First Crossing, Payson

You don't have to travel very far to get away from the desert heat. Many residents head up north into the mountains of the Mogollon Rim that surround the town of Payson. Temperatures are typically 10-15 degrees lower than in the valley. A weekend escape from the summer high temperatures will only take you 1.5 hours from downtown Phoenix. This swimming hole is just outside of town.

taken 6/17/2010

tentacles and spines

Chihuly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix

taken 1/3/2008