Gates Pass in Tucson, Arizona (Photos - February 2, 2007)
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I headed over to Gates Pass inside Tucson Mountain Park (west of Tucson) this morning.
I did not hike as much as planned, but instead became
enamored with photographing saguaros such as this adjacent one. Apparently this one had its head cut off, probably as a safety precaution courtesy of the city of Tucson. :)
A cluster of saguaros.
You can read a little more about the history of Gates Pass in the photo above. This is a very nice spot with a parking lot, overlook and trails for exploring the desert area.
Prickly pear cacti pretty much grow like weeds out here in Tucson. ;)
A saguaro (left) that has an arm growing that looks more like a cat's tail, and a young saguaro (right).
The sun was relatively harsh as I turned to face the south. Golden Gate Mountain is the largest peak to the right.
I'm fairly sure these two photos are of the same group of saguaros.
In the top photo, I am somewhat certain I was facing east, which shows the city of Tucson way off in the background.
- Photos and commentary submitted by Steve Garufi in Buena Vista, Colorado.
