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dawn m. armfield, phd

dawn m. armfield, phd

@dmarmfield.bsky.social

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assoc prof of technical communication, xr/ai researcher, amateur photographer, concert-goer, she/her, first gen, resister

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dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 11h

A wildwest sunrise in Flagstaff, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #flagstaff #arizona #teampixel

An old wooden wagon with large spoked wheels sits beneath tall ponderosa pine trees in a golden meadow. Mountains rise in the background under a clear blue sky, with a dense forest of evergreens framing the scenic landscape.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 1d

Hibiscus in Prescott, Arizona.

#prescott #arizona #teampixel

Black and white photograph of a hibiscus, viewed from above. The petals form delicate, ruffled layers that spiral inward toward the darker center, creating dramatic depth and texture. The monochromatic treatment emphasizes the intricate details of the petals and the contrast between light and shadow against the dark background.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 2d

Rolling rock formations in Prescott, Arizona.

#prescott #arizona #teampixel

Dramatic landscape of striated sandstone rock formations in warm tones of orange, tan, and cream, with sparse desert vegetation including juniper trees and shrubs scattered across the terrain. Rolling hills and rock outcrops extend into the distance under a blue sky filled with billowing white and gray clouds.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 3d

Datura bloom at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #deadhorseranchstatepark #cottonwood #arizona #teampixel

Black and white macro photograph of a flower's interior, showing delicate stamens with pollen-covered anthers emerging from soft, veined petals that radiate outward from the center in a dramatic perspective.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 4d

Datura bud at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #deadhorseranchstatepark #cottonwood #arizona #teampixel

Black and white close-up photograph of a curled, flower with delicate spiral tendrils and wispy fibers extending from its center, set against blurred foliage in the background.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 5d

At Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #deadhorseranchstatepark #cottonwood #arizona #teampixel

A narrow dirt path winds through a shaded forest grove, flanked by vibrant green grass on both sides. Tall trees with dark trunks create a natural canopy overhead, their leaves filtering bright sunlight that illuminates patches of the trail. The path stretches into the distance where glimpses of blue sky are visible through the tree branches.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 6d

Midgley Bridge in Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #oakcreekcanyon #sedona #arizona #teampixel

A steel truss bridge spans across a deep canyon with distinctive red rock formations on both sides. The bridge features dark metal framework and safety railings along its deck. Below, a lush green valley is visible between the canyon walls. The landscape is dotted with vegetation including trees and shrubs, characteristic of the American Southwest. A bright blue sky with scattered white clouds stretches overhead.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 7d

Mill Avenue Bridge over Tempe Town Lake in Tempe, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #tempetownlake #tempe #arizona #teampixel

Nighttime photograph of an illuminated bridge spanning a river, with blue LED lights creating vivid reflections on the dark water below. A railroad bridge with metal truss structure is visible in the background, silhouetted against the twilight sky. A small red boat floats in the foreground on the calm water. City lights and industrial structures dot the distant shoreline.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 8d

Starfish flower at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

Black and white close-up photograph of a four-petaled psucculent flower with a prominent dark center, surrounded by spiky cacti with fine needles.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 9d

At the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

A field of vibrant magenta poppies in full bloom with distinctive black centers, growing among green foliage and wild grasses. Behind the flowers stand two spiky grass trees with dramatic dark crown-like foliage atop thick trunks. The background shows scattered trees and shrubs under an overcast sky, creating a moody scene.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 10d

Monarch butterfly in the butterfly garden at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

A Monarch butterfly with distinctive orange and black patterned wings rests on a bright yellow daisy-like flower. The flower has elongated petals and an orange center. In the soft-focused background, more yellow flowers with dark pink centers bloom among green foliage and hints of red flowers.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 11d

In the butterfly garden at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

A black and white photograph of a daisy-like flower with white petals radiating from a dark, textured center, surrounded by leaves and foliage in soft focus in the background.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 12d

Malachite butterfly in the butterfly garden at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

A butterfly with dark brown wings featuring vibrant lime green and yellow translucent patches rests on green foliage. The butterfly's wings are spread open, displaying intricate patterns of oval-shaped spots in shades of green, yellow, and white against the dark background. Long black antennae extend from its body, and lush green leaves fill the blurred background.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 14d

Julia butterfly in the butterfly garden at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

A vibrant orange butterfly with detailed wing veins perches on a bright yellow daisy-like flower with pink and purple tones radiating from its dark center. Purple flowers bloom in the background among dark foliage and mulch.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 15d

White Peacock butterfly in the butterfly garden at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

A white peacock butterfly with intricate orange, brown, and black patterns on its wings rests on a white daisy flower with a yellow center, surrounded by dark green foliage.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 16d

In the butterfly garden at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

A vibrant orange butterfly with delicate striped wings rests on a coral-colored zinnia flower against a dark, moody background of deep green and blue foliage.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 17d

Pinkflower Hedgehog Cactus at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

Two vibrant pink cactus flowers with yellow centers bloom from a spiny barrel cactus. The flowers display layers of bright magenta petals surrounding pale yellow stamens with chartreuse pistils. Sharp white and gray spines are visible on the cactus body in the background.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 18d

Succulent at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

Black-and-white close-up of a succulent plant, possibly agave, with thick, pointed leaves arranged in a symmetrical rosette pattern. The monochrome tones emphasize the smooth texture, sharp leaf tips, and dramatic shadows, highlighting the plant’s natural geometry and abstract visual appeal.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 19d

Prickly pear fruit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

Close-up photograph of bright yellow-green prickly pear cactus fruits (tunas) with distinctive areoles, growing among spiny cholla cactus segments. The top fruit displays a vibrant coral-pink blush and an open flower scar, while a yellow cactus flower blooms nearby. The fruits contrast against the dark, spine-covered cactus pads in the background.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 20d

Brittlebush at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

Black and white close-up photograph of delicate daisy-like flowers with white petals and clustered, textured centers. Multiple blooms are shown at various stages, from fully open flowers in the foreground to budding flowers in the background, all set against dark foliage and stems.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 21d

Prickly pear blossom at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

#travel #roadtrip #dbgphoenix #desertbotanicalgardenphoenix #phoenix #arizona #teampixel

Close-up photograph of a blooming cactus flower with delicate peach and coral-colored petals emerging from spiny green cactus pads. The image shows multiple prickly pear cactus segments with prominent spines in shades of red and orange, creating a striking contrast with the soft, luminous flower at the center. The composition has a dreamy, slightly overexposed quality that emphasizes the textures of both the sharp needles and the silky flower petals.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 22d

Sandhill cranes on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico

#travel #roadtrip #riogranderiver #albuquerque #newmexico #teampixel

Black and white photograph of a flock of sandhill cranes and geese wading in shallow water. Four cranes stand prominently in the foreground, their distinctive long legs and necks clearly visible, while more cranes and Canada geese are scattered in the background. Dense vegetation lines the far shore of a river.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 23d

Sandhill cranes on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico

#travel #roadtrip #riogranderiver #albuquerque #newmexico #teampixel

A group of sandhill cranes standing in shallow water near a riverbank. The birds have long legs and necks, with distinctive gray plumage and darker wing feathers. Behind them, a river flows past a bank covered in dried grasses and reeds. The sepia-toned gives the scene a vintage, documentary quality.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 24d

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona

#travel #roadtrip #findyourpark #grandcanyonnationalpark #arizona #teampixel

A black and white photograph of the Grand Canyon showing its dramatic layered rock formations and deep chasms. The image captures the canyon's distinctive stratified cliffs and rugged terrain stretching into the distance under a pale sky with what appears to be a sun or moon visible in the upper portion of the frame.

dawn m. armfield, phd @dmarmfield.bsky.social · 25d

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona

#travel #roadtrip #findyourpark #grandcanyonnationalpark #arizona #teampixel

A breathtaking panoramic view of the Grand Canyon at golden hour, showing the canyon's iconic layered rock formations in vibrant colors ranging from deep purples and blues in the shadowed areas to warm oranges, reds, and yellows where the sunlight illuminates the canyon walls. The vast chasm stretches to the horizon under a clear blue sky that transitions from deep blue at the top to lighter blue-green near the horizon. In the foreground, desert vegetation including small trees and shrubs frames the viewpoint, their branches silhouetted against the dramatic landscape. The multiple tiers and plateaus of the canyon create a complex pattern of light and shadow that emphasizes the immense scale and geological complexity of this natural wonder.