NOVEMBER 2025
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| VOL 20 ISSUE 11 | NOVEMBER 2025 |
I thought it was a once in a lifetime event when the Aurora Borealis came all the way to Arizona back in May of 2024, but it came again this month. It wasn't quite as intense, but luckily I was able to get out of the city lights near Saguaro Lake and get a few shots with purlples and pinks in the northern sky. My dedication lasted until about 3am on a work night until I finally threw in the towel, but I got a few images that came out pretty cool. I have focused on getting Saguaro cacti in the shot since that points out the dichotomy of Norther Lights in the Southwest. As an added bonus, this month had a beautiful full Supermoon. I took the Bush Highway to the Water Users Recreation Park which gave a nice view of the Mazatzal Mountain Range where the 'Beaver' full super moon rose just right of Four Peaks.
I wrote another concert review with Burning Hot Events. It was a night with Matteo Bocelli, the son of Andrea Bocelli. Here is how the article starts, then click on the photo if you'd like to read more and check out the photo gallery by Editor-in-Chief, Katherine Amy Vega.
"The Ikeda Theater at the Mesa Arts Center showcases the highest level of elite performers and so attracts refined audiences who appreciate talent and bask in emotional experiences. On this Sunday evening, the house was again packed and everyone was dressed to the nines to see Matteo Bocelli, a young Italian who carries the surname of vocal royalty. He has been traveling the world to showcase his own signature sound and to earn the prestige associated with the name..."
I took a hike this month on Peralta Trail in the Superstition Mountains with my wife Lori, my brother Curt, and my sister-in-law Jean. It was a little more strenuous of a trail than I had remembered, but I'm thrilled to take advantage of these opportunities while I still can. We made it to Fremont Saddle for the view of Weaver's Needle and on the way back down, I got this shot of this rock that looks like a snail. Notice the converging lines lead to the rock formation that looks like a snail (some say a turtle) in the middle of the shot. From the wildflowers in the foreground and past the hoodoos on the right, the depth of this image is amazing as it fades into the misty mountains in the far distance.
December 6th - The Mesa Book Festival - Solo Acoustic Gig (Ed Clapper and Roger Wiedabach will also be doing sets)
December 6th - Chandler Parade of Lights - In full Grinch prosthetic make-up on a parade float
E-ya later,
Mark Greenawalt
Mark@MarkGreenawalt.com
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