Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Just Sedona

Just a few shots of why everyone who comes to Sedona wants to come back. 


The City of Sedona has such strict building codes (including paint colors) that the houses disappear into the desert. They do have a couple of streets with restaurants, stores, motels, etc, but none of it is very close to the beautiful scenery.


these houses aren't as close to the rocks as it appears


On Friday I'll be posting some pics from a morning of exploring jeeps roads and no roads. 

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36 comments:

  1. JapyOctober 12, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Nice photos. Greetings.

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  2. Brian's Home BlogOctober 12, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Such great colors!

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  3. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I can see why they want to come back.

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  4. mshatchOctober 12, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    wow. Beautiful.

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  5. BuddOctober 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I have never been, but now want to go.

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  6. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I would feel the same Patrick .
    I would love to visit the place again and again.
    Have a great day.
    Costas

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  7. Ms. AOctober 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Can you imagine waking up to those views???

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  8. RebeccaOctober 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    wow gorgeous

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughOctober 12, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Because it's a damn cool place!

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  10. BBOctober 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Stunning pictures. I've heard a lot about Sedona and someday I would love to see it.

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  11. GinnymoOctober 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wow! It sure is a pretty place. Don't think I'd want to live there though. Bet those house are really nice though. Real nice photos Pat!!

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  12. Pat TillettOctober 12, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Japy - Thanks Japy!

    Brian - Nature is responsible for that.

    Clarissa - Yup, I can't wait to go back.

    mshatch - It sure is! Thanks...

    Budd - It should be on everyone's list.

    Costas - Thanks Costas! You have a great day also.

    Ms. A - I hear you! Taking out the trash, changing a flat tire, or driving to the store. The views are everywhere!

    becca - Thanks becca! It sure is.

    Alex - That's right!

    Barb - Thanks Barb. I sure hope you make it. Some day, I'd like to take one of those helicopter flights.

    Ginnymo - I'd love to live there. It just may happen too! Thanks Ginny.

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  13. Talli RolandOctober 13, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Gorgeous. I'd love to go see Sedona.

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  14. Sharon WagnerOctober 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I've always wanted to go there. Spectacular photos. You are such a lucky traveler. Way to go!

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  15. CopyboyOctober 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    FINALLY! A place that I've actually been to. Yeah it is breathtaking. I stayed in town. Amazing!

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  16. Betty ManousosOctober 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    amazing shots, pat!

    thanks for allowing me to visit so many places that i might never see in person. :)

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  17. NatOctober 13, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Stunning, Pat.... looking forward to the off-roader ones :-)

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  18. MarleneOctober 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I'm thinking it would be an awfully nice motorcycle trip!

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  19. Blue Wave 707October 13, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Simply beautiful! :-)

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  20. pennyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking views, Pat.
    I'm green with envy :D
    Enjoyed your journey, thanks!

    be well and Happy,
    Pam

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  21. JamesOctober 13, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Holy cow! What a beautiful place! Wonderful shots Patrick!

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  22. Ms. BeckyOctober 13, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I'm not usually one to say "oh, my God". it's so over-used. but I couldn't help myself when I enlarged these photos. I thought the Abiquiu area of N.M. was my paradise, but I'm thinking I have another. a place I've never been, but believe me, I'm going. oh yeah. I have friends who've regaled me with stories of how lovely this area is and now, I have no doubts. thanks for sharing such beauty Pat. and happy day to you.

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  23. Pat TillettOctober 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Talli - Thanks! I hope you do get to go.

    Sharon - I'm prety darn lucky alright! Thanks Sharon.

    Jesse - I'm surprised by how many people have never been there. It's too special to miss.

    Betty M - thanks Betty! It's my pleasure!

    Nat - Thanks Nat! I'll be posting those tomorrow...

    Marlene - I'm sure it would be!

    Blue Wave - Thanks so much!

    Pam - thanks Pam! I hope you can visit there someday.

    James - thanks James! The best thing about it, is that the view changes with every shift of the sun or a cloud.

    Ms. Becky - I felt that way every time I looked up. I'm going to have to check out the Abiquiu area (never heard of it before). It must be pretty nice also. Thanks so much! Happy day to you as well.

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  24. CopyboyOctober 13, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    BTW...made you blog of the day.

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  25. Anthony J. LangfordOctober 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Brilliant work Patty!
    The last one has a tilted horizon but the second and third ones are fantastic! They could be magazine covers. They would make great Wallpapers.

    Amazing country.

    Cheers mate.

    =]

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  26. Pat TillettOctober 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Jesse - thanks so much! I appreciate it.

    Anthony - I tried to get mother nature to alter that, but she refused! Thanks Anthony!

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  27. EbieOctober 14, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    What a perfect time to visit Sedona. A great contrast of the clouds and the red rocks!

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  28. Matthew MacNishOctober 14, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Hi Patrick. I'm here from the blogfest and just wanted to say thanks for signing up.

    These photos are amazing!

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  29. TexWisGirlOctober 14, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    SOOOOO gorgeous!

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  30. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Incredible light, colour, texture, strength. Fab shots.
    Rosemary

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  31. fayeOctober 17, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    simply beautiful... I'm jealous..
    now I must go westward.!!

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  32. KaoriOctober 19, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I've heard that you feel a sort of special power when in Sedona. Is this true? From your photos I can tell the place is gorgeous! I would love to get a chance to visit someday :D

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  33. Pat TillettOctober 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Ebie - thanks! I've taken a ton of photos there and it views aren't as good without the clouds. don't get me wrong, they are still amazing, but still...

    Matthew - My pleasure and thank you for stopping by and commenting.

    TexWisGirl - thanks so much! I appreciate it.

    Rosemary - It's not that hard when nature does such a great job presenting it.

    faye - Go west young lady, go west!

    Kaori - Some people say they don't feel anything. I do feel it. It's hard to explain, but there is an energy there. It's magical. I hope you get to visit some time.

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  34. Full-On-ForwardOctober 19, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Pat--Thanks for taking us along!!!!!!!

    John

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  35. Baby SisterOctober 22, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Stunning. Simply stunning. There are no words.

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  36. FranciscaOctober 23, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I sure want to go back. Just caught up with all your post since the teaser. Fabulous, Pat. Do you sound like the guy in the video? LOL!

    [My today's post answers your question from my previous post. ;-)]

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