I am in love with Arizona! My previous post attempted to show the beautiful pastel landscape of Scottsdale, Arizona. Today we are heading up to Sedona, Arizona where the main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. Please click on an image to see it larger.
Sedona is an absolutely stunning place. We are going back next year and spending more time here. One day is just not enough.
Red Rock Crossing
Moon Over Sedona
Laura Macky Photography 
April 8, 2015 at 2:41 am
Beautiful pictures of a place I would love to spend a month just exploring, I really like the moon rising picture harks back to Ansel Adams but in colour.
April 8, 2015 at 6:48 am
Thank you Ben! Next year we are going back for a few days. What a place!
April 8, 2015 at 3:10 am
I think I might be in love with it too! Photographer’s delight … 🙂
April 8, 2015 at 6:48 am
I’m sure you would Julie! It’s so incredible.
April 8, 2015 at 3:13 am
Ah, Arizona! The four quarters – my favourite US destination – a little Arizona, a little New Mexico, a Little Utah and a little Colorado – heaven! Especially love Mesa Verde.
April 8, 2015 at 6:49 am
I’ve not been to Mesa Verde but just googled it. OMG!! I just wrote it down on my list of places to see. 🙂 Thank you!
April 8, 2015 at 3:19 am
Sedona is beautiful. It’s certainly a place I hope to return to. Your photos really capture and convey the rich colours.
April 8, 2015 at 6:49 am
Thank you so much Laura. I hope to return next year for a little longer this time.
April 8, 2015 at 3:37 am
Impressive lighting. Wonderful photographs.
April 8, 2015 at 6:50 am
Thank you Victor. It really is an incredible place. The enormity of it is amazing.
April 8, 2015 at 3:38 am
This is lovely
April 8, 2015 at 6:50 am
Thank you Raj!
April 8, 2015 at 5:51 am
Beautiful colors and a perfect sky. I love it.
April 8, 2015 at 6:50 am
YAY Thank you George. 🙂
April 8, 2015 at 6:16 am
Love how you captured the majesty of the mountains, sky, and the moon.
April 8, 2015 at 6:52 am
Majesty yes! Perfect word. Thank you Amy. 🙂
April 8, 2015 at 7:15 am
What is the location of the first photo? I visited Sedona at least 10 years ago, but would like to go back.
April 8, 2015 at 7:21 am
The landscape photo is called Red Rock Crossing and that composition can be seen from the Red Rock Loop Road which is a 13 mile scenic drive off of 89A.
April 8, 2015 at 7:34 am
The Moon Over Sedona is gorgeous! Makes me want to visit Arizona.
April 8, 2015 at 7:40 am
Thank you! I highly recommend it!!
April 8, 2015 at 7:54 am
I do understand your love, it is so very beautiful Laura 😀
April 8, 2015 at 8:45 am
Thank you Irene :)))
April 8, 2015 at 9:38 am
A desert rat in the making? It only took me a one week vacation to know I had to move, back in ’83. You know, last century. 🙂 Gorgeous photos, Laura.
April 8, 2015 at 10:57 am
That’s another classic “Western” movie landscape. It’s also a lot greener than I had imagined Arizona to be. Nice work Laura.
April 8, 2015 at 11:01 am
Lovely images of a lovely place
April 8, 2015 at 11:51 am
Thank you so much. 🙂
April 8, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Lovely scenery!
April 8, 2015 at 3:41 pm
Isn’t it? It’s simply stunning!! Thanks Ravi.
April 8, 2015 at 1:55 pm
Sedona is not only a gorgeous place, but you have captured it beautifully in these images.
April 8, 2015 at 3:45 pm
Thank you so much Otto. I couldn’t believe my eyes! ((O.O))
April 8, 2015 at 3:20 pm
This is an incredibly beautiful area, it reminds me of Monument Valley – to see this landscape in (1995) was an unforgettable experience for me!
April 8, 2015 at 3:47 pm
That’s what I’d like to see next! And Mesa Verde in Colorado.
April 8, 2015 at 4:35 pm
Awesome scenery, captured beautifully Laura.
April 8, 2015 at 6:36 pm
Thank you Beth!
April 8, 2015 at 5:04 pm
Beautiful photo Laura, just like the Sedona area.
April 8, 2015 at 6:37 pm
Thank you so much. 🙂
April 8, 2015 at 5:12 pm
Beautiful photos
April 8, 2015 at 6:37 pm
Thank you Nelson 🙂
April 8, 2015 at 7:17 pm
How did I miss these? My reader never shared these beauties with me until I happened to scroll down too far…well I am glad I did! So beautiful. The lighting is gorgeous and that moon! Sedona is quite a picturesque paradise. Great time of the year to visit!
April 9, 2015 at 6:54 am
Funny I’ve had problem with the reader too not sharing people’s blogs. Must be a new feature lol. Thank you so much Carrie! What a place. I didn’t have much time there so we’re going back next year and spending a few days there. I’m glad you like the moon!
April 8, 2015 at 9:49 pm
Gorgeous shots, Laura. It’s a special place.
April 9, 2015 at 6:56 am
Thank you Jane. It really is. I had no idea how beautiful it was really.
April 8, 2015 at 10:10 pm
David Hawkins used to live in Sedona.
April 9, 2015 at 6:56 am
I didn’t know that. Thank you.
April 8, 2015 at 10:43 pm
Rich and powerful photos with Sedona showing her colours Laura ! I can imagine you’d like to return as would I . Visited very briefly only a few years ago but at a time when I took just *nice holiday snaps Lol 😉
April 9, 2015 at 6:57 am
Thank you! It was way too brief for me as well. I’ll bet even the holiday snaps looked great. Kind of hard to take a bad picture here.
April 8, 2015 at 11:24 pm
wow…This is beautiful. Thanks Laura
April 9, 2015 at 6:57 am
Thank YOU! 🙂
April 9, 2015 at 7:27 am
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I’ve actually seen similar aspects of Arizona when I was a teenager and in fact, still to this day, I have sand from the Painted Desert. Nostalgia is very strong as I deeply gaze at your images. Thank you, Laura. Thank you. Love, Amy
April 9, 2015 at 7:46 am
I’m so glad I could bring back fond memories! 🙂
April 9, 2015 at 8:35 am
I love Sedona. These are just stunning Laura.
April 9, 2015 at 9:39 am
Thank you so much Edith. It’s an incredible place.
April 9, 2015 at 10:14 am
and you’ve captures it’s grandeur and mystery beautifully!!
April 9, 2015 at 12:04 pm
Thank you! It does have a mystery about it. 🙂
April 9, 2015 at 9:26 pm
Fascinating pictures, Laura! The majestic beauty, light and colors of the mountains and the desert are spectacular!
April 9, 2015 at 10:08 pm
Thank you so much Tiny! It’s jaw dropping!
April 13, 2015 at 8:17 am
Some say Sedona is more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. Both are incredibly gorgeous! Oak Creek below Cathedral Rock is where I feel in the creek last fall….haha!
Tamara
April 13, 2015 at 8:19 am
OHHH! We didn’t see Oak Creek but next time for sure. You can’t see Sedona in a few hours unfortunately. We did our best though! I think I remember that fall!
April 13, 2015 at 8:27 am
The creek is amazing, especially during fall color! If you want to hike in Sedona, West Fork Trail north on 89A is the most hiked trail in the state and gorgeous even after the fire a year ago.
April 13, 2015 at 6:25 pm
Thank you for that info. I think we will be back for spring twining again next year. I’d like to go back to that Mcdowell desert preserve. I’ll be able to walk on the uneven surface by then. And monument valley! I’d love to see that. Oh and Bryce Canyon and and and…. That part of the country is so beautiful!