Phoenix at Night by RedundantlyAbundant

Photography • Scenic • posted on Dec 04, 2003

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This is a view of Phoenix as seen at night from South Mountain. The gleeful satisfaction I felt upon completing my little photo session was quickly replaced with the ominous realization that I was stranded in the dark amongst the critters of the night; scorpions, snakes and Gila Monsters. Like a blind man with a cane, I tapped my tripod on the ground ahead of me, slowly guiding myself back up to my car, desperately hoping not to encounter any creatures that scurry and slither in the night... Okay, I am exaggerating a little but the trek back was still more than a little disconcerting. Especially since I am not familiar with the habits of Arizona

Comments (19)

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creanum

3:08AM | Thu, 04 December 2003

great ambiance, colours, great picture

Raven_427

3:25AM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Shots like this are well worth some scary moments .. at least if it's not me, walking around in an unfamiliar desert :). Thanks for the story but wow on that picture!

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Vik9740

5:17AM | Thu, 04 December 2003

it's almost abstract in it's differing view of desert cactus versus bright lights of the city. Excellent capture. And I am glad you made it safe and sound from the creatures of the night :)

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Lalani

8:28AM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Beautiful view of the city lights! Hope you made it back to your car without too many cuts and scratches. =) Wonderful shot =)

PapaGuru

9:12AM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Beautifull urban nightscape. With a sticky cactus-touch too ! Some fear for creatures of the night ... me especially don't like the vampires!

Tedz

10:06AM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Like two big Fingers gestulating..."Stuff You! Ya wee Bugger!" Great Shot....and You are soooooooo Brave! Congratulations at being the Photographer of the Month :]

Kropot

10:21AM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Said the cactus to his partner: where quit high here, and I see lights all over. The other cactus reply's: dont be stupid, youre not a peyote. Lovely shot.

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Drea71

12:54PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Thanx for sharing your scary adventure :-) Those cactus in deed looks a bit strange in there - but I like it a lot!

bwitzel

2:09PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Oooooooooooooooooh! Your a genius Redundantly Abundant!

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dtp

3:08PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Nice photo like the subject.

logiloglu

3:17PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

wonderful picture. excellent presented. !!!!! :O) !!!!!!

Michelle A.

4:20PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

It's beautiful.... a wonderful scenic evening shot. You used flash? I never would have guessed....seriously it's wonderful!

funkandjazz

9:07PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

Captures beautifully the vast Arizona sky and landscape. Sensational work Matt! :)

funkfrog

11:12PM | Thu, 04 December 2003

fantastic view dude! worth the trekking!

cynlee

12:25PM | Fri, 05 December 2003

WOW! bet the Pheonix tourist guides would luv this shot! glad you made it back without desert mishap , lol! terrific shot Matt! :]

Percipient

1:18AM | Sat, 06 December 2003

My appologies for my earlier comment. I was not saying I thought it was fake. I know it's not. It's just an illusion caused by the needles, the flash on the near cactus, and my overly technical, insufficiently artistic mind. It's a great photo, really. The only reason I would agree to the idea of posting your other photo is because I love seeing your work. Oh, and next time snapping photos in the dessert after dark, carry a blacklight. Can spot scorpions easy that way. :)

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