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The modest San Pedro River, its flow often nothing more than a series of small pools amidst the scorched dry river bed, roared to life after the three-day storm passed through our area. For a quarter-mile on each side of its breached banks, the shallow bed of swollen rainwater coursed northward, nourishing flora and fauna with its precious nutrient bounty.

But in the parched southern Arizona high desert rainwater is more precious and fragile than gold. This morning a battle was fought on the San Pedro between two foes with vastly opposing plans for the spoils. From below, the ground greedily tried to consume as much of the nutritious overflow as it could, while from above, the blistering sun worked to harness back its lost treasure to start the rain cycle anew. It was during this campaign that I chanced upon the river, cloaked as it was in a sheer blanket of fine mist. I had been on a hunt for waterfalls, another of the high deserts elusive wonders, but stopped immediately to witness this magnificent vision of translucent beauty. It was a spectacle I have not seen here before, one I am not sure I will ever be graced to see again.

I am blessed to be His scribe.

Morning on the Mighty San Pedro
©RGallucci Photography
www.rgallucci.com


Shoot Date: November 30, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
⅛ sec at f/16 Bias:1 EV
ISO: ISO 100
Lens:EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @ 24 mm

The modest San Pedro River, its flow often nothing more than a series of small pools amidst the scorched dry river bed, roared to life after the three-day storm passed through our area. For a quarter-mile on each side of its breached banks, the shallow bed of swollen rainwater coursed northward, nourishing flora and fauna with its precious nutrient bounty.  

But in the parched southern Arizona high desert rainwater is more precious and fragile than gold. This morning a battle was fought on the San Pedro between two foes with vastly opposing plans for the spoils. From below, the ground greedily tried to consume as much of the nutritious overflow as it could, while from above, the blistering sun worked to harness back its lost treasure to start the rain cycle anew.  It was during this campaign that I chanced upon the river, cloaked as it was in a sheer blanket of fine mist. I had been on a hunt for waterfalls, another of the high deserts elusive wonders, but stopped immediately to witness this magnificent vision of translucent beauty. It was a spectacle I have not seen here before, one I am not sure I will ever be graced to see again.  

I am blessed to be His scribe. 

Morning on the Mighty San Pedro
©RGallucci Photography
www.rgallucci.com
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Shoot Date: November 30, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
⅛ sec at f/16 Bias:1 EV
ISO:100
Lens:EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @ 24 mm

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Overwhelming in its intensity, magnificent in its grandeur and awe-inspiring in its existence. Poor descriptions of what it is like to stand under the southern Arizona high desert dark sky and witness the path of angels ascend from the horizon on its journey to infinity.

On the lakes gentle beach, as faint ripples of blue-black water, speckled with the poke-a-dots of the starry night's reflections, mildly wash against the rock-strewn shoreline, I can stand in silent meditation over my small place in His vast creation. There is a rewarding humility and comfort in understanding one's status in the community of the eternal. It is borne of the knowledge that each of our contributions contributes to the great whole. No one stands greater, nor less. We are all equal, all deserving, all sacred. I am blessed to be a part of His design.

I remain His scribe.

You can see my work displayed at Brews Brothers Coffee in Sierra Vista, AZ, and on my website listed below. Fine art prints of all my images are available. Purchases underwrite continued creation.

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Shoot date: June 23, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
30.0 sec at f/2.5 Bias:0 EV
Lens: 15mm
ISO: 6400

Overwhelming in its intensity, magnificent in its grandeur and awe-inspiring in its existence. Poor descriptions of what it is like to stand under the southern Arizona high desert dark sky and witness the path of angels ascend from the horizon on its journey to infinity. 

On the lakes gentle beach, as faint ripples of blue-black water, speckled with the poke-a-dots of the starry night's reflections, mildly wash against the rock-strewn shoreline, I can stand in silent meditation over my small place in His vast creation. There is a rewarding humility and comfort in understanding one's status in the community of the eternal. It is borne of the knowledge that each of our contributions contributes to the great whole. No one stands greater, nor less. We are all equal, all deserving, all sacred. I am blessed to be a part of His design. 

I remain His scribe.

You can see my work displayed at Brews Brothers Coffee in Sierra Vista, AZ, and on my website listed below. Fine art prints of all my images are available. Purchases underwrite continued creation. 

Parker Canyon Lake Milky Way 623
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Shoot date: June 23, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Sky
239.0 Sec at f/4.0 Bias: 0EV
Lens: Irix 15mm
ISO: 1250
iOptron Sky Guider Pro
Foreground
5x - 30.0 sec at f/2.5 Bias:0 EV
Lens: Irix 15mm
ISO: 6400
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I often share that the southern Arizona high desert is paradise. I believe that. But, that does not mean it is without its perils and dangers. Every ecosystem needs its checks and balances. And that means predators.

Outside of us humans, who are the ultimate predator, the ruler of the sky island predatory food chain is the Mountain Lion. Like its namesake in Africa, this feline is the king of the American forest. It is also one of the most beautiful animals in the woods, unless of course if it is chasing you.

This photo was taken with an 800mm lens at a very safe distance and a wall between us.

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Shoot date: June 22, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/8.0 Bias:0 EV
Lens: EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM
ISO: 3200

I often share that the southern Arizona high desert is paradise. I believe that. But, that does not mean it is without its perils and dangers. Every ecosystem needs its checks and balances. And that means predators. 

Outside of us humans, who are the ultimate predator, the ruler of the sky island predatory food chain is the Mountain Lion. Like its namesake in Africa, this feline is the king of the American forest.  It is also one of the most beautiful animals in the woods, unless of course if it is chasing you. 

This photo was taken with an 800mm lens at a very safe distance and a wall between us. 

Hunter
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www.rgallucci.com
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Shoot date: June 22, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
¹⁄1000 sec at f/8.0 Bias:0 EV
Lens: EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM
ISO: 3200