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Charles Golson

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Retired rocket scientist, casual hiker and photographer, still learning.

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Three finger-like stone pillars jut up from a hill above redrock cliffs.  In the background a buff-colored mountain rises to the left, all beneath clear blue sky.

Three finger-like stone pillars jut up from a hill above redrock cliffs. In the background a buff-colored mountain rises to the left, all beneath clear blue sky.

Chimney Rock sends you a three-fingered salute from Sedona. Have a good day.

08.12.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Redrock spire under blue sky with radiating thin clouds.

Redrock spire under blue sky with radiating thin clouds.

Good morning from Sedona. Have a good day.

04.12.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Redrock formations lit by low sun beneath scattered clouds.

Redrock formations lit by low sun beneath scattered clouds.

End of a rainy day in Sedona. Have a good night.

04.12.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fun show! β€œEight-legged Freaks”! πŸ˜€πŸ‘

02.12.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A juniper tree with the redrocks of Schnebly Hill in the background.

A juniper tree with the redrocks of Schnebly Hill in the background.

The redrock spire of Chimney Rock framed between a green juniper tree and its dead branch.

The redrock spire of Chimney Rock framed between a green juniper tree and its dead branch.

Views in opposite directions from the top of Sugarloaf in Sedona: Schnebly Hill and Chimney Rock. Have a good afternoon.

02.12.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
The top of a light colored mountain with an outcrop on the left that resembles a bighorn sheep climbing the ridge.

The top of a light colored mountain with an outcrop on the left that resembles a bighorn sheep climbing the ridge.

Closeup of the stone bighorn sheep.  He might be looking at the camera…

Closeup of the stone bighorn sheep. He might be looking at the camera…

I’m probably pushing the limits of imagination, but I could see an Apache myth about the bighorn sheep that was turned to stone for daring to climb Thunder Mountain. Have a good day.

02.12.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Framed painting of a pueblo scene, with two women, two rounded ovens, and a large pot.  There is a long stone wall behind the pot, and high mountains in the background.  Colors are light, except for a bright red stripe on one woman’s dress.

Framed painting of a pueblo scene, with two women, two rounded ovens, and a large pot. There is a long stone wall behind the pot, and high mountains in the background. Colors are light, except for a bright red stripe on one woman’s dress.

Reminds me of a painting I got from Goodwill. Probably not the same artist!

30.11.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Two rock climbers halfway up a redrock cliff.  Another person looks up from below.

Two rock climbers halfway up a redrock cliff. Another person looks up from below.

Climbers below Chimney Rock in Sedona. Have a good evening.

28.11.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Redrock pinnacles rise above a nice home, under a blue sky.

Redrock pinnacles rise above a nice home, under a blue sky.

Happy Thanksgiving from Sedona. Have a good evening.

27.11.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Jagged shadows of Schnebly Hill red rocks on a redrock ridge in late afternoon.

Jagged shadows of Schnebly Hill red rocks on a redrock ridge in late afternoon.

Evening shadows in Sedona. Have a good night.

27.11.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A shadow between two redrock peaks resembles a witch.

A shadow between two redrock peaks resembles a witch.

The Wicked Witch is back in Sedona! Have a good afternoon.

26.11.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Low cloud in blue sky above the long gray and red rock mass of Wilson Mountain.

Low cloud in blue sky above the long gray and red rock mass of Wilson Mountain.

Fun clouds today as Sedona dries out from a week of rain. Tap for wider view. Have a good afternoon.

24.11.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Wilson Mountain rises above a band of fog to receive the first rays of sunlight, all above green trees.

Wilson Mountain rises above a band of fog to receive the first rays of sunlight, all above green trees.

First light in Sedona. Have a good day.

24.11.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dimly seen redrock formations among mist beneath gray sky.  Nearby, green trees frame the view.

Dimly seen redrock formations among mist beneath gray sky. Nearby, green trees frame the view.

Another misty morning in Sedona. Have a good day.

23.11.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am so sorry for your loss. My mother died at 96. It was still a shock to lose her.

23.11.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Redrock monoliths are obscured at the top by mist and clouds, framed by green trees near the camera.

Redrock monoliths are obscured at the top by mist and clouds, framed by green trees near the camera.

Monoliths in the mist in Sedona. Have a good day.

20.11.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A three-loved redrock basks in evening sunlight above sloping green hills under a partly cloudy sky.

A three-loved redrock basks in evening sunlight above sloping green hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Buff and red rock spires in golden light.

Buff and red rock spires in golden light.

A little sunlight at the end of the day in Sedona. Have a good night.

20.11.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Slender silver waterfall runs down plateau edge after days of rain, with red rocks visible on right and green trees near camera.

Slender silver waterfall runs down plateau edge after days of rain, with red rocks visible on right and green trees near camera.

Ephemeral waterfall in Sedona. Have a good afternoon.

19.11.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Gray pointed mini mountains stand out below cloud bank.

Gray pointed mini mountains stand out below cloud bank.

Snoopy Rock is a redrock formation that resembles Snoopy lying on top of his doghouse.  Here it’s silhouetted against low clouds.

Snoopy Rock is a redrock formation that resembles Snoopy lying on top of his doghouse. Here it’s silhouetted against low clouds.

It’s a rainy morning in Sedona. Have a good day.

18.11.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the most epic photos of 2025.

17.11.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Diagonal contrails slash across blue sky above a redrock ridge and plateau edge.

Diagonal contrails slash across blue sky above a redrock ridge and plateau edge.

Plenty of air traffic over Sedona thi morning. Have a good day.

15.11.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red aurora above silhouette of Shark Fin and Steamboat Rock in Sedona, with a few stars above.

Red aurora above silhouette of Shark Fin and Steamboat Rock in Sedona, with a few stars above.

Much brighter now, clearly a red glow even without the camera. First time I’ve seen the aurora. Thanks to @coloradocarol.bsky.social for getting me outside tonight!

12.11.2025 05:05 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A red auroral glow above dark trees and redrock cliffs, beneath the stars.

A red auroral glow above dark trees and redrock cliffs, beneath the stars.

Aurora from Sedona. I can only see a hint of red with my eyes, but this is what the iPhone captured. Have a good night.

12.11.2025 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Redrock formations on the right cast shadows on the ridge at left, beneath scattered clouds in a light blue sky.

Redrock formations on the right cast shadows on the ridge at left, beneath scattered clouds in a light blue sky.

Clouds and shadows in Sedona. Have a good night.

09.11.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A pointy redrock hill (Little Sugarloaf) forms a triangle pointing up, and a white cloud forms a triangle pointing down.

A pointy redrock hill (Little Sugarloaf) forms a triangle pointing up, and a white cloud forms a triangle pointing down.

Triangles in Sedona. Have a good afternoon.

03.11.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Orange pre-sunrise clouds above plateau rim, with one redrock formation in silhouette.

Orange pre-sunrise clouds above plateau rim, with one redrock formation in silhouette.

Good morning from Sedona. Have a good day.

03.11.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wispy clouds in blue sky above red and tan cliffs.

Wispy clouds in blue sky above red and tan cliffs.

Nearly full moon to the right of a redrock ridge.

Nearly full moon to the right of a redrock ridge.

Wispy clouds and moonrise over Sedona. Have a good night.

01.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
One of three redrock β€œfingers” of Chimney Rock hides the afternoon sun.

One of three redrock β€œfingers” of Chimney Rock hides the afternoon sun.

A red dirt trail leads away from the camera between green trees, toward distant grey and tan cliffs.

A red dirt trail leads away from the camera between green trees, toward distant grey and tan cliffs.

On Upper Chimney Rock Loop in Sedona. Have a good night.

25.10.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A redrock spire resembling a robed figure casts an odd shadow on buff and red cliffs under a blue sky.

A redrock spire resembling a robed figure casts an odd shadow on buff and red cliffs under a blue sky.

A closer view of the same spire/figure.

A closer view of the same spire/figure.

The queen and her shadow in Sedona. Have a good day.

25.10.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A redrock spire stands below buff and red cliffs, casting evening shadows beneath a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

A redrock spire stands below buff and red cliffs, casting evening shadows beneath a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Evening light in Sedona. Have a good night.

24.10.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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