Parson's Trail along Sycamore Creek north of Clarkdale AZ

November 18, 2014; Don & Suzanne; about 6 miles in-and-out hike
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Music: Con Te Partiro by Andrea Bocelli
IMG 1781-HDR(3) When we started this hike the sun was just coming over the eastern hills along Sycamore Creek. Temperature was 37F - chilly. IMG 1927-HDR(3) As we were finishing, the sun was about directly overhead. the temperature was 61F - eat your heart out, easterners. IMG 1784-HDR(3) This is part of Sycamore Creek IMG 1787-HDR(3)
IMG 1790-HDR(3) There are several creek crossings that have to be made. P1030326 Don trying to keep his feet dry - he was successful IMG 1793-HDR(3) P1030329 This caught Suzanne's eye. I call it: Reflections Force Symmetry.
IMG 1799-HDR(3) IMG 1805-HDR(3) IMG 1811-HDR(3) As we proceed upstream, the fall colors become better. IMG 1823-HDR(3)
IMG 1829-HDR(3) Strange root system - we thought this tree could talk, but it never uttered a word. IMG 1832-HDR(3) IMG 1838-HDR(3) Our favorite place along Sycamore creek and we hit it about right. IMG 1847-HDR(3) You may remember similar shots from our visits in 2012 and 2013.
IMG 1850-HDR(3) Suzanne shooting some video P1030339 P1030341-HDR Don solving the world's problems in solitude. IMG 1851-HDR stitch A composite panorama mimicking a very short focal length lens.
P1030349 Having reached our favorite place, we begin our return to the Xterror. Reflections in the creek of the canyon walls on the other side of the stream. IMG 1870-HDR(3) IMG 1876-HDR(3) Which way is right side up? IMG 1879-HDR(3)
P1030351-HDR IMG 1882-HDR(3) IMG 1885-HDR(3) IMG 1888-HDR(3)
IMG 1894-HDR(3) IMG 1895-HDR The longest cat tails that I have seen: foot-long cat tails. IMG 1900-HDR(3) IMG 1903-HDR(3)
IMG 1909-HDR(3) IMG 1912-HDR(3) Looking on downstream from where this hike joins the stream. We may explore on a later trip. IMG 1918-HDR(3) IMG 1919-HDR
IMG 1924-HDR(3) We have to climb up to the Xterror behind that barren tree on top of the canyon wall.