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Al Andersen
@alandersen.bsky.social
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An archive of what once was, to remember what no longer is. Disclaimer: I clone out minor distractions and fix the occasional drab sky. Don't get persnickety! Photos: alandersen.com Art: modean987.com WARNING: I block 1)sex, 2)politics and 3)stupid.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2h
Date: 20101113
Location: San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A Great Blue Heron perched on a log in the middle of a pond with reflected Autumn colors.

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A Great Blue Heron stands on a partially submerged log in a still pond, surrounded by vivid reflections of golden and orange autumn trees. The heron's reflection appears clearly in the water, contributing to the peaceful and symmetrical composition of the scene.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 5h
Date: 20101103
Location: Miller Canyon, Hereford, Arizona

Backlit maple whirly-gigs hang in delicate contrast against red and green autumn leaves in Arizona's Miller Canyon.

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Close-up image of several maple whirly-gig seed pods hanging from a twig, backlit to show their delicate, veined structure. Red and green autumn leaves in the softly blurred background create a warm, colorful contrast with overlapping shadows and gentle light.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 6h
Date: 20101103
Location: Miller Canyon, Hereford, Arizona

An agave plant covered with the colored leaves of Autumn at Miller Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains of Arizona.

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Agave plant surrounded by fallen red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves, set among rocks and a weathered tree in Miller Canyon, Arizona. The sharp green blades of the agave contrast with the soft, scattered foliage of the surrounding deciduous trees.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 8h
Date: 20101103
Location: Miller Canyon, Hereford, Arizona

Canyon Grape (Vitis arizonica) leaves, turned bright yellow in Autumn at Miller Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains of Southeastern Arizona.

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Close-up image of yellow Canyon Grape leaves in autumn, showing surface texture, spots, and slight edge damage. The leaves are attached to a thin stem and set against a soft, earthy background in Miller Canyon, highlighting the foliage's seasonal transformation.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 9h
Date: 20101103
Location: Miller Canyon, Hereford, Arizona

Whirly-Gigs, taken up at Miller Canyon in Arizona's Huachuca Mountains.

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Close-up of three brown maple whirly-gig seed pods hanging among golden-yellow leaves, backlit by soft autumn light. The translucent wings of the seeds show intricate veining, set against a blurred forest background in Miller Canyon, Arizona.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 10h
Date: 20101019
Location: SR92 Near Hunter Canyon, Hereford, Arizona

Pre-dawn in SE Arizona near the international border with Mexico. The distant peak is San Jose peak near Naco, Mexico.

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Pre-dawn landscape in southeastern Arizona showing San José Peak near Naco, Mexico in silhouette beneath a golden sky. The dark foreground features trees, dry grasses, and a single tall agave bloom stalk reaching upward, all bathed in calm morning light.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 13h
Date: 20101005
Location: Moson Road, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A monsoon storm sweeps across the San Pedro River Valley in Southeastern Arizona.

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A color photograph depicting a dramatic photo of a monsoon storm over the San Pedro River Valley in Arizona, showing dark clouds and vertical shafts of rain lit by backlight. The desert foreground is silhouetted, and a bird flies through the scene, adding scale and contrast to the vast stormy sky. A monochrome photograph depicting a dramatic photo of a monsoon storm over the San Pedro River Valley in Arizona, showing dark clouds and vertical shafts of rain lit by backlight. The desert foreground is silhouetted, and a bird flies through the scene, adding scale and contrast to the vast stormy sky.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100908
Location: Brown Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A California Sister butterfly rests on a yellow DYC bloom, its wings patterned in black, white, and fiery orange.

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Close-up of a California Sister butterfly with black wings marked by white bands and orange tips, resting on a yellow wildflower. The fine textures of its wings and body are visible in sharp detail, set against a soft, blurred green background in a natural canyon setting. Close-up side view of a California Sister butterfly perched on a bright yellow wildflower, feeding with its proboscis extended. The butterfly's orange, white, and black patterned wings are partially open, and the image reveals delicate textures and soft green background blur.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100907
Location: Brown Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A Canyon Morning Glory softly lit by the sun and set against a rich green background.

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Close-up image of a Canyon Morning Glory flower with vivid blue petals and a pale lavender-white center, softly lit by sunlight. Fine hairs surround the green base, and the background is a smooth, rich green, giving the bloom a radiant and tranquil appearance.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100822
Location: Carr Canyon, Hereford, Arizona

A Prairie, or Western Spiderwort wildflower (Tradescantia occidentalis), captured at Carr Canyon in the scenic Huachuca Mountains of Arizona.

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Close-up image of a Prairie Spiderwort flower with delicate blue petals and fuzzy blue stamens topped with bright yellow anthers. The intricate textures and colors stand out against a softly blurred green background, highlighting the wildflower's fragile and vivid structure.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100822
Location: Carr Canyon, Hereford, Arizona

A Sweet Four O'Clock (Mirabilis longiflora) flower covered with morning dew and set against a soft green background.

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Close-up image of a Sweet Four O'Clock flower with white, dew-covered petals and vivid magenta stamens curled upward, topped with bright orange pollen. The bloom is sharply focused against a softly blurred green background, emphasizing its fragile and striking morning beauty.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100815
Location: Brown Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona

Fruiting grass seeds of pink and purple set against a soft green background.

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Close-up image of delicate grass seed heads in pink and purple hues with tiny yellow anthers hanging below. The slender stems arc across a softly blurred green background, creating a light and airy impression of natural motion and botanical detail.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100815
Location: Brown Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona

An Erect Dayflower (Commelina erecta) captured in the early morning light at Brown Canyon in the foothills of the scenic Huachuca Mountains of Southeastern Arizona.

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Macro image of an Erect Dayflower with two large, bright blue petals and delicate stamens tipped with yellow pollen, curving outward from the center. The flower is sharply focused against a blurred green background, with morning light enhancing the velvety texture of the petals.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100815
Location: Brown Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A common sunflower with petals radiating from the lower right corner of the image frame.

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Close-up of a sunflower with only the right half of the bloom visible, showing vivid yellow petals extending from a dark central seedhead with fine textures and pollen. The background is a smooth green gradient, emphasizing the flower's vibrant color and radiating pattern.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100815
Location: Brown Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A macro image showing the petals of a new Common Sunflower bud (Helianthus annuus) beginning to unfurl.

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A color photograph showing a close-up of a Common Sunflower bud with vivid green bracts tightly encasing yellow petals that are just starting to emerge. The bud's radial symmetry and fine surface textures are sharply detailed, set against a softly blurred pinkish background that emphasizes the central form. A monochrome photograph showing a close-up of a Common Sunflower bud with vivid green bracts tightly encasing yellow petals that are just starting to emerge. The bud's radial symmetry and fine surface textures are sharply detailed, set against a softly blurred pinkish background that emphasizes the central form. A color photograph showing a macro image of a Common Sunflower bud with tightly wrapped green sepals partially revealing bright yellow petals beneath. The radial structure of the bud is sharply defined against a blurred reddish background, showing fine surface textures and the natural symmetry of the unfolding flower. A monochrome photograph showing a macro image of a Common Sunflower bud with tightly wrapped green sepals partially revealing bright yellow petals beneath. The radial structure of the bud is sharply defined against a blurred reddish background, showing fine surface textures and the natural symmetry of the unfolding flower.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 1d
Date: 20100815
Location: Brown Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A Fingerleaf Gourd (Cucurbita digitata) flower at Brown Canyon, in Arizona's Huachuca Mountains.

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Close-up image of a Fingerleaf Gourd flower with bright yellow-orange petals radiating from a thick green base, surrounded by deeply lobed, dark green leaves. The soft-focus background enhances the sharp texture of the flower and leaves, showing fine hairs and veining in rich detail.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100808
Location: Allen Street, Tombstone, Arizona

A long-haired stray cat with vivid green eyes sits on a rustic boardwalk in Tombstone, Arizona, gazing up with quiet expectation.

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A long-haired stray cat with striking green eyes sits on a weathered wooden boardwalk in Tombstone, Arizona. Its thick fur is a mix of browns and greys, and its tail is curled around its body. The cat gazes upward, appearing alert yet calm, with a soft expression.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100808
Location: Tombstone, Arizona

Allen Street in Tombstone sits quiet and empty in the soft light of early morning, its wooden boardwalks and historic facades evoking a bygone era.

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A view of Allen Street in Tombstone, Arizona, taken in the early morning. The street is empty, with wooden boardwalks, hitching rails, and historic storefronts such as "Tombstone Traders" and "Stetson" lining each side. The sky is lightly clouded, and the scene is calm and quiet.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100808
Location: Tombstone, Arizona

A weathered wooden wagon wheel with a rusted metal hub stands as a relic of the past in Tombstone, Arizona.

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A close-up image of an old wooden wagon wheel with weathered gray spokes and a rust-covered metal hub. The wheel is attached to a deteriorating wagon surrounded by aged wood and corroded metal parts. The textures show signs of decay, capturing the feel of historic Tombstone, Arizona.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100807
Location: Hereford, Arizona

A close-up of a salmon-colored Variableleaf Bushbean flower reveals its pea-like form and soft petal textures. Native to arid regions, this vine's small blooms bring delicate charm to the ground.

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A macro image of a Variableleaf Bushbean flower, showing delicate salmon pink petals with a pea-like shape and fine veining. The flower emerges from a fuzzy green stem with small hairy buds nearby, set against a softly blurred green background that enhances its subtle beauty.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100801
Location: Hereford, Arizona

A brightly colored Net-Winged Beetle climbs a green blade of grass, its orange and black body set against a soft, neutral background.

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A macro photograph of a Net-Winged Beetle with an orange and black body crawling up a green blade of grass. The beetle's textured wings and serrated black antennae are clearly visible, while the soft beige background keeps the focus on the insect's vibrant and detailed form.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100725
Location: CEA, Hereford, Arizona

The fuzzy legs of an Arizona Blonde Tarantula move purposefully across the desert ground in this detailed close-up. Each limb is covered in fine hairs.

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Close-up view of the hairy legs of an Arizona Blonde Tarantula crawling over sandy ground with small rocks. The image focuses on the front limbs, showing their bristly texture and curved tips. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the spider's fine details and movement across the terrain.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100719
Location: San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, Sierra Vista, Arizona

A massive Cottonwood tree rises toward a sky of drifting clouds and deep blue.

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A tall Fremont Cottonwood tree photographed from below, showing its deeply textured trunk and high-reaching branches filled with green leaves. The tree stretches into a dark blue sky with scattered white clouds, surrounded by a dense canopy of other trees. The image conveys height, strength, and natural serenity.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100620
Location: Allen Street, Tombstone, Arizona

A stagecoach drawn by white horses makes its way down Tombstone's Allen Street, driven by a cowboy in period attire.

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A maroon stagecoach pulled by two white horses moves along a sunlit dirt road on Allen Street in Tombstone, Arizona. A cowboy in a hat and jeans holds the reins from the driver's seat. Colorful storefronts with old-style architecture line the background, evoking the historic Old West.
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Al Andersen @alandersen.bsky.social · 2d
Date: 20100620
Location: Allen Street, Tombstone, Arizona

A maroon stagecoach drawn by white horses rolls down Allen Street in Tombstone, Arizona, passing historic wooden storefronts and onlookers.

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A maroon stagecoach pulled by two white horses moves down a sunlit street in Tombstone, Arizona. The coachman wears Western attire and steers the horses past old-time storefronts with wooden signs and porches. A passenger rides inside, and the scene evokes a historic Old West atmosphere.
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