ARIZONA

AZ365: Arizona life

The Dahlem family of Saco, Maine, and friend traveled to Arizona to enjoy some winter sunshine. Taking a horseback ride with Cave Creek Outfitters are (from left): Mike Dahlem, Alexis Dahlem, Erik Dirkmaat of Cleveland, Tenn., Michelle Dahlem and Lauri Dahlem. Alexis Dahlem shared the photo on her Instagram account, instagram.com/lexid31, saying, "We had a fabulous week."
The Dahlem family of Saco, Maine, and friend traveled to Arizona to enjoy some winter sunshine. Taking a horseback ride with Cave Creek Outfitters are (from left): Mike Dahlem, Alexis Dahlem, Erik Dirkmaat of Cleveland, Tenn., Michelle Dahlem and Lauri Dahlem. Alexis Dahlem shared the photo on her Instagram account, instagram.com/lexid31, saying, "We had a fabulous week."
Alexis Dahlem
Fanciful buildings, concrete arches and half domes cling to a hillside along the dry river gorge where architect Paolo Soleri built Arcosanti, his dream for urban living. The site near Cordes Junction north of Phoenix offers guided tours. This shot by Kristin Tovar of Tucson offers a preview. See more of her photos at instagram.com/whyilovewhereilive.
Fanciful buildings, concrete arches and half domes cling to a hillside along the dry river gorge where architect Paolo Soleri built Arcosanti, his dream for urban living. The site near Cordes Junction north of Phoenix offers guided tours. This shot by Kristin Tovar of Tucson offers a preview. See more of her photos at instagram.com/whyilovewhereilive.
Kristin Tovar
Winter's all a-whirl at the ice rink at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. Judy Arsenault of Goodyear was there taking in the view of the skaters. See more of her photos at instagram.com/judea70.
Winter's all a-whirl at the ice rink at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. Judy Arsenault of Goodyear was there taking in the view of the skaters. See more of her photos at instagram.com/judea70.
Judy Arsenault
Chante Fox and Cody Howard, both of Scottsdale, set out for a three-day backpacking trip in the Superstition Mountains to celebrate their birthdays. While trekking the Superstition Ridgeline, they were greeted with low-lying inversion clouds. Fox titled her photo of Howard: "On Top of the World." See more of her photos at instagram.com/chantefox.
Chante Fox and Cody Howard, both of Scottsdale, set out for a three-day backpacking trip in the Superstition Mountains to celebrate their birthdays. While trekking the Superstition Ridgeline, they were greeted with low-lying inversion clouds. Fox titled her photo of Howard: "On Top of the World." See more of her photos at instagram.com/chantefox.
Chante Fox
The rising sun sent steam rising off Sedona's Oak Creek, a moment captured by Bradley Owens of Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bradleyaowens.
The rising sun sent steam rising off Sedona's Oak Creek, a moment captured by Bradley Owens of Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bradleyaowens.
Bradley Owens
Mishi the shepherd mix "is the sweetest girl you will meet, such a social butterfly," says her owner, Elaine Reyna of Sierra Vista. The festive pair were hiking in Carr Canyon. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mishimathews.
Mishi the shepherd mix "is the sweetest girl you will meet, such a social butterfly," says her owner, Elaine Reyna of Sierra Vista. The festive pair were hiking in Carr Canyon. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mishimathews.
Elaine Reyna
It's a festive time in the Arizona desert for Christmas!  Josie Fedo of Phoenix went for a hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and brought along some ornaments, too. She says: "I left a few on a summit (which I'll be back to remove). It was a fun little excursion on one of my favorite trails." See more of her photos at instagram.com/shunthesun.
It's a festive time in the Arizona desert for Christmas! Josie Fedo of Phoenix went for a hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and brought along some ornaments, too. She says: "I left a few on a summit (which I'll be back to remove). It was a fun little excursion on one of my favorite trails." See more of her photos at instagram.com/shunthesun.
Josie Fedo
Santa's been spotted! Megan Miks of Chandler caught a well-placed decoration hovering in Phoenix skies. See more of her photos at instagram.com/skimmerliz.
Santa's been spotted! Megan Miks of Chandler caught a well-placed decoration hovering in Phoenix skies. See more of her photos at instagram.com/skimmerliz.
Megan Miks
Arizona's gift to us all: Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Tommy Koppinger of Phoenix caught this sunrise at Tempe Town Lake. See more of his photos at instagram.com/irieaz.
Arizona's gift to us all: Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Tommy Koppinger of Phoenix caught this sunrise at Tempe Town Lake. See more of his photos at instagram.com/irieaz.
Tommy Koppinger
What a face! Kim Stone, who works at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park near Superior, found a burrowing owl with "green fire in its eyes" at the arboretum's Bye Bye Buzzards event. See more of her photos at instagram.com/boycethompsonarboretum.
What a face! Kim Stone, who works at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park near Superior, found a burrowing owl with "green fire in its eyes" at the arboretum's Bye Bye Buzzards event. See more of her photos at instagram.com/boycethompsonarboretum.
Kim Stone
As Destry Bunnell of Tempe was leaving WestWorld in Scottsdale, birds took flight over the horse sculpture. She says she feels like her photo of the moment "captured the utterly free feeling of riding a horse into an Arizona desert sunset." See more of her photos at instagram.com/destry_michele.
As Destry Bunnell of Tempe was leaving WestWorld in Scottsdale, birds took flight over the horse sculpture. She says she feels like her photo of the moment "captured the utterly free feeling of riding a horse into an Arizona desert sunset." See more of her photos at instagram.com/destry_michele.
Destry Bunnell
Judy McCord of Scottsdale spotted this cactus festively decorated for the holiday season. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ilovescottsdale.
Judy McCord of Scottsdale spotted this cactus festively decorated for the holiday season. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ilovescottsdale.
Judy McCord
The autumn color of Sedona's Oak Creek Canyon was irresistible to Zilá Longenecker of Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/zilalongenecker.
The autumn color of Sedona's Oak Creek Canyon was irresistible to Zilá Longenecker of Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/zilalongenecker.
Zilá Longenecker
Nature's own ornament: A ring around the moon. Mike Sanchez of Scottsdale framed the moment at Lost Dutchman State Park. See more of his photos at instagram.com/the_sanchz.
Nature's own ornament: A ring around the moon. Mike Sanchez of Scottsdale framed the moment at Lost Dutchman State Park. See more of his photos at instagram.com/the_sanchz.
Mike Sanchez
This otherworldly view is actually in the Superstition Mountains. Cody Howard of Phoenix explains, "We knew the warm rains ... would lead to some really cool low-laying, inversion clouds, so we packed for an overnight backpack trip to the Superstition Mountains and hunkered down in this cave for the night, out of the rain. As expected, when morning came, a river of clouds was sweeping up the valley." He and Chante Fox were celebrating her birthday. See more of his photos at instagram.com/_cody_howard_.
This otherworldly view is actually in the Superstition Mountains. Cody Howard of Phoenix explains, "We knew the warm rains ... would lead to some really cool low-laying, inversion clouds, so we packed for an overnight backpack trip to the Superstition Mountains and hunkered down in this cave for the night, out of the rain. As expected, when morning came, a river of clouds was sweeping up the valley." He and Chante Fox were celebrating her birthday. See more of his photos at instagram.com/_cody_howard_.
Cody Howard
Coal Mine Canyon on the Navajo Nation is "truly an unspoiled gem of the Arizona landscapes," says photographer Seth William Page of Chandler. He was on an excursion with some fellow photo enthusiasts and "as the light changed and dusk descended, certain areas of the canyon began to reveal themselves, and that's when the potential of the place really came alive." See more of his photos at instagram.com/therealsethpage.
Coal Mine Canyon on the Navajo Nation is "truly an unspoiled gem of the Arizona landscapes," says photographer Seth William Page of Chandler. He was on an excursion with some fellow photo enthusiasts and "as the light changed and dusk descended, certain areas of the canyon began to reveal themselves, and that's when the potential of the place really came alive." See more of his photos at instagram.com/therealsethpage.
Seth William Page
Who says we don't have snowmen in Phoenix? Kim Kendall of Ahwatukee Foothills spotted this one in a walk around the neighborhood. See more of her photos at instagram.com/clothesmindedaz.
Who says we don't have snowmen in Phoenix? Kim Kendall of Ahwatukee Foothills spotted this one in a walk around the neighborhood. See more of her photos at instagram.com/clothesmindedaz.
Kim Kendall
Jason Blaauw of Scottsdale was up early to catch this sunrise — a shot worth sharing. See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
Jason Blaauw of Scottsdale was up early to catch this sunrise — a shot worth sharing. See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
Jason Blaauw
"One of my favorite things to do is to wander around the desert and photograph the saguaro," says Lennis Wayne of Phoenix. He found this one on his first visit to Lost Dutchman State Park. See more of his photos at instagram.com/lenniswayne.
"One of my favorite things to do is to wander around the desert and photograph the saguaro," says Lennis Wayne of Phoenix. He found this one on his first visit to Lost Dutchman State Park. See more of his photos at instagram.com/lenniswayne.
Lennis Wayne
Ken Erickson of Tucson witnessed this sky over Tucson palms. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dilbertaz.
Ken Erickson of Tucson witnessed this sky over Tucson palms. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dilbertaz.
Ken Erickson
Even the mighty monoliths of Monument Valley are dwarfed by the sky. Erik McCorvey of Anthem shot this frame toward the end of a nine-day road trip that also included the Rocky Mountains and Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. See more of his photos at instagram.com/wedscvr.
Even the mighty monoliths of Monument Valley are dwarfed by the sky. Erik McCorvey of Anthem shot this frame toward the end of a nine-day road trip that also included the Rocky Mountains and Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. See more of his photos at instagram.com/wedscvr.
Erik McCorvey
Creative concentration in play at the Phoenix home of Kyla Borders. Her children were taking part in the family tradition of creating a gingerbread house. "For them, it's a Christmas they can call their own," Borders says. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phoenixandsimone.
Creative concentration in play at the Phoenix home of Kyla Borders. Her children were taking part in the family tradition of creating a gingerbread house. "For them, it's a Christmas they can call their own," Borders says. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phoenixandsimone.
Kyla Borders
"It struck me as the perfect symbol for Christmas in Phoenix," writes Mike Saucier of Phoenix about this saguaro decorated for the season that he spotted in Paradise Valley off Lincoln Drive. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mikethesauce.
"It struck me as the perfect symbol for Christmas in Phoenix," writes Mike Saucier of Phoenix about this saguaro decorated for the season that he spotted in Paradise Valley off Lincoln Drive. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mikethesauce.
Mike Saucier
"We set out before dawn to hike South Mountain," writes Donjay Schraeder of Ahwatukee. A three-mile hike on the Hidden Valley trail led him and Steph Belt of Gilbert to this natural rock tunnel. He writes: "There she is taking photos on the other end, while I'm taking a photo of her." See more of his photos at instagram.com/donjay.
"We set out before dawn to hike South Mountain," writes Donjay Schraeder of Ahwatukee. A three-mile hike on the Hidden Valley trail led him and Steph Belt of Gilbert to this natural rock tunnel. He writes: "There she is taking photos on the other end, while I'm taking a photo of her." See more of his photos at instagram.com/donjay.
Donjay Schraeder
"Sunsets are my passion," writes Robert Cline of San Manuel. This beauty brought his Jeep ride to a halt off the Continental Mine road near San Manuel. See more of his photos at instagram.com/robertcline1984.
"Sunsets are my passion," writes Robert Cline of San Manuel. This beauty brought his Jeep ride to a halt off the Continental Mine road near San Manuel. See more of his photos at instagram.com/robertcline1984.
Robert Cline
A vision from a Christmas past, this building in Show Low caught the eye of Jerry LeMay of Oro Valley as he and his wife were visiting friends in Show Low one year. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jerrys_postcards.
A vision from a Christmas past, this building in Show Low caught the eye of Jerry LeMay of Oro Valley as he and his wife were visiting friends in Show Low one year. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jerrys_postcards.
Jerry LeMay
The Arizona desert comes alive at night. Jessica Cary-Alvarez of Tucson spotted this owl in the wee hours. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ciquah.
The Arizona desert comes alive at night. Jessica Cary-Alvarez of Tucson spotted this owl in the wee hours. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ciquah.
Jessica Cary-Alvarez
There's no mistaking the red rocks of Sedona. Nancy Claire of Sedona made double the beauty with this reflective moment. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nclairej.
There's no mistaking the red rocks of Sedona. Nancy Claire of Sedona made double the beauty with this reflective moment. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nclairej.
Nancy Claire
Lori A. Johnson of Phoenix caught these queen butterflies in a botanical feast at the children's garden at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park near Superior. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lajphotos.
Lori A. Johnson of Phoenix caught these queen butterflies in a botanical feast at the children's garden at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park near Superior. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lajphotos.
Lori A. Johnson
A curious cardinal "popped up on the fence to see what I was doing," writes Vernie Aikins of Tucson. Aikins had stopped along Willcox Playa to take a closer look at some sparrows when he had this visitor. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pedalpics.
A curious cardinal "popped up on the fence to see what I was doing," writes Vernie Aikins of Tucson. Aikins had stopped along Willcox Playa to take a closer look at some sparrows when he had this visitor. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pedalpics.
Vernie Aikins
Kelly Gilling of Cave Creek spent Thanksgiving at the Grand Canyon with her family. It was the first visit for her children, and, she writes, "They were awestruck! The only sight more amazing than the Grand Canyon is a beautiful sunset over the Grand Canyon!" See more of her photos at instagram.com/spotinthesonoran.
Kelly Gilling of Cave Creek spent Thanksgiving at the Grand Canyon with her family. It was the first visit for her children, and, she writes, "They were awestruck! The only sight more amazing than the Grand Canyon is a beautiful sunset over the Grand Canyon!" See more of her photos at instagram.com/spotinthesonoran.
Kelly Gilling
Look closely, that's no ordinary house cat in the backyard. Damion Alexander of Tucson spotted this bobcat baby in the yard. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bikepilgrim.
Look closely, that's no ordinary house cat in the backyard. Damion Alexander of Tucson spotted this bobcat baby in the yard. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bikepilgrim.
Damion Alexander
Meet baby Nandi. She was born at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo in August and has already gained over 100 pounds, says photographer Carrie Kahus of Phoenix. She writes: "Hopefully, these pictures will cause you to take a moment and pause as to how important nature is to us in the world!"
Meet baby Nandi. She was born at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo in August and has already gained over 100 pounds, says photographer Carrie Kahus of Phoenix. She writes: "Hopefully, these pictures will cause you to take a moment and pause as to how important nature is to us in the world!"
Carrie Kahus
When the moment was right, Zee Peralta of Phoenix captured a cloud at sunset in Chandler. See more of her photos at instagram.com/zee_zzz.
When the moment was right, Zee Peralta of Phoenix captured a cloud at sunset in Chandler. See more of her photos at instagram.com/zee_zzz.
Zee Peralta
The Hieroglyphic Trail in the Superstition Mountains offered Jaymz Robertson of Gold Canyon quite the view of the Phoenix area. See more of his photos at twitter.com/Inked_Dragon.
The Hieroglyphic Trail in the Superstition Mountains offered Jaymz Robertson of Gold Canyon quite the view of the Phoenix area. See more of his photos at twitter.com/Inked_Dragon.
Photo By: Jaymz Robertson
On her daughter's fifth birthday, Amy Davila of Phoenix stepped outside and the morning sky looked like this. "I am always amazed by the sunrise, but with the clouds it was breathtaking," she writes. See more of her photos at instagram.com/amee_ann.
On her daughter's fifth birthday, Amy Davila of Phoenix stepped outside and the morning sky looked like this. "I am always amazed by the sunrise, but with the clouds it was breathtaking," she writes. See more of her photos at instagram.com/amee_ann.
Amy Davila
"It was a JOURNEY to get there!" exclaims Bill Cantey of Phoenix of his journey to Mooney Falls in Havasupai. He set up this self-portrait with a timer. See more of his photos at instagram.com/b_illll.
"It was a JOURNEY to get there!" exclaims Bill Cantey of Phoenix of his journey to Mooney Falls in Havasupai. He set up this self-portrait with a timer. See more of his photos at instagram.com/b_illll.
Bill Cantey
Alex Fitzhugh of Gilbert titles his photo, "Sun shower." He captured the desert rays near Four Peaks. See more of his photos at instagram.com/afitzu.
Alex Fitzhugh of Gilbert titles his photo, "Sun shower." He captured the desert rays near Four Peaks. See more of his photos at instagram.com/afitzu.
Alex Fitzhugh
"I loved the view as the sun was setting on the San Francisco Peaks that evening," writes Mackenzie Goldtooth of Tuba City. Goldtooth had this view out at the homestead his family calls Coyote Flats. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mckgold.
"I loved the view as the sun was setting on the San Francisco Peaks that evening," writes Mackenzie Goldtooth of Tuba City. Goldtooth had this view out at the homestead his family calls Coyote Flats. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mckgold.
Mackenzie Goldtooth
Here in Arizona, we have a different kind of wave. These remarkable formations are part of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and are isolated and difficult to reach. Daniel Alpert of Flagstaff shot this frame in the White Pocket area. See more of his photos at instagram.com/danieljames.a.
Here in Arizona, we have a different kind of wave. These remarkable formations are part of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and are isolated and difficult to reach. Daniel Alpert of Flagstaff shot this frame in the White Pocket area. See more of his photos at instagram.com/danieljames.a.
Daniel Alpert
Carly Cipinko of Scottsdale took a gander up to New River's Roadrunner restaurant with some friends. She says they were "out enjoying the cool weather, having some drinks, listening to the live band they had and playing horseshoes." See more of her photos at instagram.com/ylraccarly.
Carly Cipinko of Scottsdale took a gander up to New River's Roadrunner restaurant with some friends. She says they were "out enjoying the cool weather, having some drinks, listening to the live band they had and playing horseshoes." See more of her photos at instagram.com/ylraccarly.
Carly Cipinko
Sara May of Gilbert was out for a walk near Gilbert's Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. She says, "There are stables butted up against the preserve, and many people stop to see the horses. That night there were four of them. They were playing, chasing each other and jumping around having a great time. It stirred up a lot of dust so they were silhouetted against the setting sun. It was beautiful." See more of her photos at instagram.com/sara_may.
Sara May of Gilbert was out for a walk near Gilbert's Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. She says, "There are stables butted up against the preserve, and many people stop to see the horses. That night there were four of them. They were playing, chasing each other and jumping around having a great time. It stirred up a lot of dust so they were silhouetted against the setting sun. It was beautiful." See more of her photos at instagram.com/sara_may.
Sara May
Melissa Merrick of Tucson found a slithery desert resident, the Western diamondback rattlesnake, in Saguaro National Park East. See more of her photos at instagram.com/merrickmj.
Melissa Merrick of Tucson found a slithery desert resident, the Western diamondback rattlesnake, in Saguaro National Park East. See more of her photos at instagram.com/merrickmj.
Melissa Merrick
Some may tiptoe through the tulips, but here in Arizona, we play among the sunflowers. Laurie Farkas of El Mirage captured her friend's daughter Mia in a moment of joy at the Rocker 7 Farm Patch in Buckeye. See more of her photos at instagram.com/haveteacupwilltravel.
Some may tiptoe through the tulips, but here in Arizona, we play among the sunflowers. Laurie Farkas of El Mirage captured her friend's daughter Mia in a moment of joy at the Rocker 7 Farm Patch in Buckeye. See more of her photos at instagram.com/haveteacupwilltravel.
Laurie Farkas
This is what a winter's day looks like in Arizona. Lindsay Levitz-Burke shot the Catalina Mountains scene in north Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
This is what a winter's day looks like in Arizona. Lindsay Levitz-Burke shot the Catalina Mountains scene in north Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
Lindsay Levitz-Burke
"My friend and I chased the sunset and captured it right before it completely set," writes Maria Barajas of Mesa of her photo adventure in east Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mareabarajas.
"My friend and I chased the sunset and captured it right before it completely set," writes Maria Barajas of Mesa of her photo adventure in east Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mareabarajas.
Maria Barajas
A photo-worthy moment presented itself to Emma Bui of Port St. Lucie, Florida, during her visit to Melody Arch, North Coyote Butte, in northern Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/applel0v3r.
A photo-worthy moment presented itself to Emma Bui of Port St. Lucie, Florida, during her visit to Melody Arch, North Coyote Butte, in northern Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/applel0v3r.
Emma Bui
Now here's a unique perspective on one of Arizona's most famous waterfalls. Rebeca Rodriguez of Paradise Valley writes that it was her first time hiking down to Havasupai and seeing Mooney Falls. See more of her photos at instagram.com/8tskid.
Now here's a unique perspective on one of Arizona's most famous waterfalls. Rebeca Rodriguez of Paradise Valley writes that it was her first time hiking down to Havasupai and seeing Mooney Falls. See more of her photos at instagram.com/8tskid.
Rebeca Rodriguez
Rachel Peterson of Phoenix paused to take in the backlit beauty of a  cotton field west of South Mountain. See more of her photos at instagram.com/rpstillworks.
Rachel Peterson of Phoenix paused to take in the backlit beauty of a cotton field west of South Mountain. See more of her photos at instagram.com/rpstillworks.
Rachel Peterson
"Sometimes it's a lot of fun to be a tourist in your own city," writes Ray Cleveland of Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/raycleveland.
"Sometimes it's a lot of fun to be a tourist in your own city," writes Ray Cleveland of Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/raycleveland.
Ray Cleveland
The forces of erosion appear to have carved a heart in northern Arizona's Antelope Canyon. Sarah Beasley of Phoenix captured the play of light and shadow. See more of her photos at instagram.com/sarahjanebeasley.
The forces of erosion appear to have carved a heart in northern Arizona's Antelope Canyon. Sarah Beasley of Phoenix captured the play of light and shadow. See more of her photos at instagram.com/sarahjanebeasley.
Sarah Beasley
Matt VanWallene says this Allen's Hummingbird was flying around his patio in Chandler.
Matt VanWallene says this Allen's Hummingbird was flying around his patio in Chandler.
Matt VanWallene
Oh, no big deal, just a tarantula the size of a man's hand. Chris Billey writes that he was photographing a golf tournament when he spotted the spider hanging out just off the green. "Luckily, I'm not an arachnophobe," he says. See more of his photos at instagram.com/chrisbilley.
Oh, no big deal, just a tarantula the size of a man's hand. Chris Billey writes that he was photographing a golf tournament when he spotted the spider hanging out just off the green. "Luckily, I'm not an arachnophobe," he says. See more of his photos at instagram.com/chrisbilley.
Chris Billey
The first of the winter snows coat the top of this peak near Flagstaff, a moment captured by Justin Capp of Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/justintylercapp.
The first of the winter snows coat the top of this peak near Flagstaff, a moment captured by Justin Capp of Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/justintylercapp.
Justin Capp
It's time for a little fall fun for Finley Kesti of Flagstaff and pal Juniper. Finley's mom, Jessica, took the photo of the playful pair along Sedona's West Fork trail. See more of her photos at instagram.com/jessica_kesti.
It's time for a little fall fun for Finley Kesti of Flagstaff and pal Juniper. Finley's mom, Jessica, took the photo of the playful pair along Sedona's West Fork trail. See more of her photos at instagram.com/jessica_kesti.
Jessica Kesti
The camera can zoom to where fingers would best not linger. Mohsin Vardak got this macro shot of a cactus in his Tempe yard. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mvardak.
The camera can zoom to where fingers would best not linger. Mohsin Vardak got this macro shot of a cactus in his Tempe yard. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mvardak.
Mohsin Vardak
Douglas Miles of San Carlos asked his sister Joanne Miles-Long to pose for a portrait with his grandson, Lennox Cota Hill. He writes: "In this photo, Joanne reminds me of my mom, Marjorie Miles. Of course, Lennox, from the determined look on his face, is now taking his place in our family legacy, even if he's wearing a onesie." See more of his photos at instagram.com/dmiles1_apache.
Douglas Miles of San Carlos asked his sister Joanne Miles-Long to pose for a portrait with his grandson, Lennox Cota Hill. He writes: "In this photo, Joanne reminds me of my mom, Marjorie Miles. Of course, Lennox, from the determined look on his face, is now taking his place in our family legacy, even if he's wearing a onesie." See more of his photos at instagram.com/dmiles1_apache.
Douglas Miles
"I was walking into my apartment right around sunset and just happened to look up and see the plane about to fly near the moon," explains Kyle Benne of Scottsdale. "I ran inside, grabbed my camera and snapped the shot just in time." See more of his photos at instagram.com/kbenne21.
"I was walking into my apartment right around sunset and just happened to look up and see the plane about to fly near the moon," explains Kyle Benne of Scottsdale. "I ran inside, grabbed my camera and snapped the shot just in time." See more of his photos at instagram.com/kbenne21.
Kyle Benne
The last of the aspens colored by fall stand tall against a blue sky in Lockett Meadow near Flagstaff. Mike Ince of Mesa captured the scene on the last weekend before the winter closure. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mike_ince.
The last of the aspens colored by fall stand tall against a blue sky in Lockett Meadow near Flagstaff. Mike Ince of Mesa captured the scene on the last weekend before the winter closure. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mike_ince.
Mike Ince
Look closely: That's not a dog enjoying the view of Sedona. Isaac Nelson of Lake Havasu City says, "A group of four wet coyotes came out of the brush right in front of us. This one stopped and watched us for a few minutes before it caught up to its pack across the road." See more of his photos at instagram.com/eyesac928.
Look closely: That's not a dog enjoying the view of Sedona. Isaac Nelson of Lake Havasu City says, "A group of four wet coyotes came out of the brush right in front of us. This one stopped and watched us for a few minutes before it caught up to its pack across the road." See more of his photos at instagram.com/eyesac928.
Isaac Nelson
Mandy Snell of Mesa perches high over the Valley on the Tom's Thumb Trail in Scottsdale. See more of her photos at instagram.com/schulze_nomo.
Mandy Snell of Mesa perches high over the Valley on the Tom's Thumb Trail in Scottsdale. See more of her photos at instagram.com/schulze_nomo.
Mandy Snell
"I went up Mount Lemmon with my daughter in search of some fall colors," says Mary Zumwalt of Tucson. "We were picking leaves to bring back down, and she picked the most perfect leaf ever, so I had to take a picture." See more of her photos at instagram.com/mary.pixel.
"I went up Mount Lemmon with my daughter in search of some fall colors," says Mary Zumwalt of Tucson. "We were picking leaves to bring back down, and she picked the most perfect leaf ever, so I had to take a picture." See more of her photos at instagram.com/mary.pixel.
Mary Zumwalt
"I  grew up hiking, swimming and riding horses every day in Sedona and the surrounding areas," writes Leah Joy Lindner of Phoenix. She snapped this cloud-dappled view of Sedona's red rocks. See more of her photos at instagram.com/leahjoylove.
"I grew up hiking, swimming and riding horses every day in Sedona and the surrounding areas," writes Leah Joy Lindner of Phoenix. She snapped this cloud-dappled view of Sedona's red rocks. See more of her photos at instagram.com/leahjoylove.
Leah Joy Lindner
John Ryan of Scottsdale encountered this caterpillar while out walking his dog in Scottsdale. "I was intrigued by his bright coloring and ran back outside with my camera after we got back in," Ryan says. "I was able to get him to crawl onto my lens cap for awhile." See more of his photos at instagram.com/JohnRyanPhotos.
John Ryan of Scottsdale encountered this caterpillar while out walking his dog in Scottsdale. "I was intrigued by his bright coloring and ran back outside with my camera after we got back in," Ryan says. "I was able to get him to crawl onto my lens cap for awhile." See more of his photos at instagram.com/JohnRyanPhotos.
John Ryan
A film project brought Ionut Turda of Romania to the edge of the Grand Canyon near the Skywalk. He's working on "Around the World in 4K," filming important tourist destinations around the world. His friend Mircea Goia of Phoenix joined him on his Canyon trek and snapped this photo with his iPhone. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mirceagoia.
A film project brought Ionut Turda of Romania to the edge of the Grand Canyon near the Skywalk. He's working on "Around the World in 4K," filming important tourist destinations around the world. His friend Mircea Goia of Phoenix joined him on his Canyon trek and snapped this photo with his iPhone. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mirceagoia.
Mircea Goia
Fall comes to Arizona's high country in a burst of yellow color as the aspens turn. Veronica Carrillo of Phoenix captured autumn's glow on the Inner Basin Trail near Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/roni_carrillo.
Fall comes to Arizona's high country in a burst of yellow color as the aspens turn. Veronica Carrillo of Phoenix captured autumn's glow on the Inner Basin Trail near Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/roni_carrillo.
Veronica Carrillo
Ashley Espe of Scottsdale (left) and Mandy Snell of Mesa shared a little "love for the mountains" pose for Jeff Santangelo of Mesa. The trio were hiking the Wind Cave Trail at Usery Mountain Regional Park. See more of Santangelo's photos at instagram.com/jsantangelo67.
Ashley Espe of Scottsdale (left) and Mandy Snell of Mesa shared a little "love for the mountains" pose for Jeff Santangelo of Mesa. The trio were hiking the Wind Cave Trail at Usery Mountain Regional Park. See more of Santangelo's photos at instagram.com/jsantangelo67.
Jeff Santangelo And Mandy Snell
Arizona sunsets make their own art, but the focus of this photo is squarely on the mural by artist Lalo Cota. Alyssa Aragon of Chandler spied it behind {9} The Gallery near Bragg's Factory Diner in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/neweragone.
Arizona sunsets make their own art, but the focus of this photo is squarely on the mural by artist Lalo Cota. Alyssa Aragon of Chandler spied it behind {9} The Gallery near Bragg's Factory Diner in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/neweragone.
Alyssa Aragon
A storm in Prescott Valley brought this double rainbow to Stephen Stahl's back porch.
A storm in Prescott Valley brought this double rainbow to Stephen Stahl's back porch.
Stephen Stahl
Halloween means it's time to pick from a pack of pumpkins. Andrea Trimbur of Scottsdale found these in Queen Creek at Schnepf Farms' Pumpkin and Chili Party. See more of her photos at instagram.com/andyyy17.
Halloween means it's time to pick from a pack of pumpkins. Andrea Trimbur of Scottsdale found these in Queen Creek at Schnepf Farms' Pumpkin and Chili Party. See more of her photos at instagram.com/andyyy17.
Andrea Trimbur
A post-storm stroll led Kirsten Kraklio of Phoenix to this hint of a palm tree in a puddle at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kirstenkraklio.
A post-storm stroll led Kirsten Kraklio of Phoenix to this hint of a palm tree in a puddle at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kirstenkraklio.
Kirsten Kraklio
Aspen in their full fall glory color the mountains near Flagstaff. Gerry Groeber of Mesa captured the golden scene at Lockett Meadow in northern Arizona. See more of his photos at onelightimages.com.
Aspen in their full fall glory color the mountains near Flagstaff. Gerry Groeber of Mesa captured the golden scene at Lockett Meadow in northern Arizona. See more of his photos at onelightimages.com.
Gerry Groeber
Mike Sanchez chose Phoenix's Camelback Mountain as the spot to watch the sunset and city lights. See more of his photos at instagram.com/the_sanchz.
Mike Sanchez chose Phoenix's Camelback Mountain as the spot to watch the sunset and city lights. See more of his photos at instagram.com/the_sanchz.
Mike Sanchez
The Pioneer Road overpass on Interstate 17 in north Phoenix provided a perch for Max Turner of Anthem to photograph a storm rolling in. See more of his photos at instagram.com/maxturnr.
The Pioneer Road overpass on Interstate 17 in north Phoenix provided a perch for Max Turner of Anthem to photograph a storm rolling in. See more of his photos at instagram.com/maxturnr.
Max Turner
A flock of birds takes flight around a grain silo in Phoenix. Photographer Joseph Kissel of Phoenix captioned it with lyrics from the movie "Mary Poppins": "Feed the birds, tuppence a bag." See more of his photos at instagram.com/0htheplacesy0uwillg0.
A flock of birds takes flight around a grain silo in Phoenix. Photographer Joseph Kissel of Phoenix captioned it with lyrics from the movie "Mary Poppins": "Feed the birds, tuppence a bag." See more of his photos at instagram.com/0htheplacesy0uwillg0.
Joseph Kissel
Bradley Owens of Tucson captured this forest of saguaros illuminated by a full moon in Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona. He writes: "Worth waking up at 3 to get in position to watch the full moon setting as the sun was beginning to rise directly behind me." See more of his photos at instagram.com/bradleyaowens.
Bradley Owens of Tucson captured this forest of saguaros illuminated by a full moon in Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona. He writes: "Worth waking up at 3 to get in position to watch the full moon setting as the sun was beginning to rise directly behind me." See more of his photos at instagram.com/bradleyaowens.
Bradley Owens
Arizona clouds make an epic backdrop for 9-year-old Lachlan Houghton of Phoenix. He was at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix with his mother, Belinda, who framed the movie-worthy scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/belhoughton.
Arizona clouds make an epic backdrop for 9-year-old Lachlan Houghton of Phoenix. He was at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix with his mother, Belinda, who framed the movie-worthy scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/belhoughton.
Belinda Houghton
It looks as if a river of light is flowing down the Mogollon Rim. Brooks Crandell of Queen Creek made this long exposure of the Beeline Highway near Forest Lakes. See more of his photos at instagram.com/brookscrandellphoto.
It looks as if a river of light is flowing down the Mogollon Rim. Brooks Crandell of Queen Creek made this long exposure of the Beeline Highway near Forest Lakes. See more of his photos at instagram.com/brookscrandellphoto.
Brooks Crandell
It's feeding time for baby hummingbird. Joe Salembier of Scottsdale says, "We had a hummingbird nest, and I was able to capture
a photo of the babies. Then, after they left, I saw the mother feeding one of them."
It's feeding time for baby hummingbird. Joe Salembier of Scottsdale says, "We had a hummingbird nest, and I was able to capture a photo of the babies. Then, after they left, I saw the mother feeding one of them."
Joe Salembier
It's an axeman's dream at Guitar Center in Mesa. The wall of guitars caught the eye of Jonny Lowther of Cambridge, England. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jonnyl_pilot.
It's an axeman's dream at Guitar Center in Mesa. The wall of guitars caught the eye of Jonny Lowther of Cambridge, England. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jonnyl_pilot.
Jonny Lowther
Some say the Westward Ho is haunted. Can you blame them, after looking at this convincingly spooky photo by Eric English of Phoenix? See more of his photos at www.ericenglishphotography.com.
Some say the Westward Ho is haunted. Can you blame them, after looking at this convincingly spooky photo by Eric English of Phoenix? See more of his photos at www.ericenglishphotography.com.
Eric English
Sindy Diaz of Scottsdale writes that she took this photo at Watson Lake in Prescott during a hike with her husband. "Being in such a beautiful place, surrounded by so much beauty, was just what we needed. It was refreshing to be somewhere we had never been and taking it all in." See more of her photos at instagram.com/sindy_ldb.
Sindy Diaz of Scottsdale writes that she took this photo at Watson Lake in Prescott during a hike with her husband. "Being in such a beautiful place, surrounded by so much beauty, was just what we needed. It was refreshing to be somewhere we had never been and taking it all in." See more of her photos at instagram.com/sindy_ldb.
Sindy Diaz
Sue McDaniel of Glendale went to Williams to experience the Route 66 vibe from yesteryear. See more of her photos at instagram.com/smcd12.
Sue McDaniel of Glendale went to Williams to experience the Route 66 vibe from yesteryear. See more of her photos at instagram.com/smcd12.
Sue McDaniel
Hikers on top of Papago Park's Hole-in-the-Rock formation take in a sublime Phoenix sunset as photographer Veronica Carrillo of Phoenix snaps the scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/roni_carrillo.
Hikers on top of Papago Park's Hole-in-the-Rock formation take in a sublime Phoenix sunset as photographer Veronica Carrillo of Phoenix snaps the scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/roni_carrillo.
Veronica Carrillo
When the clouds parted over Lake Pleasant, Nick Sanchez of Glendale was ready to capture the rainbow. See more of his photos at instagram.com/Nickchez34.
When the clouds parted over Lake Pleasant, Nick Sanchez of Glendale was ready to capture the rainbow. See more of his photos at instagram.com/Nickchez34.
Nick Sanchez
Tricia Polsky of Tucson was out on a hike with her daughter to Seven Falls in Bear Canyon in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area near Tucson : "It was several days after all of the heavy monsoon rains. I've been numerous times before, but I've never witnessed the falls flowing like they were that day!" See more of her photos at instagram.com/tpwheels.
Tricia Polsky of Tucson was out on a hike with her daughter to Seven Falls in Bear Canyon in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area near Tucson : "It was several days after all of the heavy monsoon rains. I've been numerous times before, but I've never witnessed the falls flowing like they were that day!" See more of her photos at instagram.com/tpwheels.
Tricia Polsky
It's a popular trend in photography on social media: Pics that show "from where I stand." Megan Kawasaki snapped this scene
with Taylor Mason during a photo shoot for their Phoenix-based business, the NOMI Project. See more photos at instagram.com/thenomiproject.
It's a popular trend in photography on social media: Pics that show "from where I stand." Megan Kawasaki snapped this scene with Taylor Mason during a photo shoot for their Phoenix-based business, the NOMI Project. See more photos at instagram.com/thenomiproject.
Megan Kawasaki And Taylor Mason
The wild mustang: Symbol of the West. Guide Jessica Holiday came across this small band in Monument Valley while leading a tour: "We were all so surprised and delighted they were willing to let us photograph them." See more of her photos at instagram.com/jjjessica_rose.
The wild mustang: Symbol of the West. Guide Jessica Holiday came across this small band in Monument Valley while leading a tour: "We were all so surprised and delighted they were willing to let us photograph them." See more of her photos at instagram.com/jjjessica_rose.
Jessica Holiday
Ashley Nicole Allen of Phoenix likes to post photos of her dog, Creedmore the Great, under the Instagram handle @creedmorethegreat. She captioned this one: "Can we go for a walk/skate, mom? I promise I won't run full speed!" She says she adopted Creedmore, a 2-year-old boxer, about five months ago, and that they often go on skateboard rides "since he has soooo much energy."
Ashley Nicole Allen of Phoenix likes to post photos of her dog, Creedmore the Great, under the Instagram handle @creedmorethegreat. She captioned this one: "Can we go for a walk/skate, mom? I promise I won't run full speed!" She says she adopted Creedmore, a 2-year-old boxer, about five months ago, and that they often go on skateboard rides "since he has soooo much energy."
Ashley Nicole Allen
The Burton Barr branch of the Phoenix Public Library has won several architecture awards for its unique features. Alex Whiten of Glendale turned his lens on the skylights, which resemble lit tapers on the summer solstice. See more of his photos at instagram.com/alexwhiten.
The Burton Barr branch of the Phoenix Public Library has won several architecture awards for its unique features. Alex Whiten of Glendale turned his lens on the skylights, which resemble lit tapers on the summer solstice. See more of his photos at instagram.com/alexwhiten.
Alex Whiten
A double rainbow illuminates Highway 180 east of Valle on the way to the Grand Canyon. Justin Clifton of Flagstaff had this to say: "Words. Fail." See more of his photos at instagram.com/justinclifton.
A double rainbow illuminates Highway 180 east of Valle on the way to the Grand Canyon. Justin Clifton of Flagstaff had this to say: "Words. Fail." See more of his photos at instagram.com/justinclifton.
Justin Clifton
A night drive through the Superstition Mountains on the Apache Trail led Dustin George of Mesa to Tortilla Flat, all aglow in neon light. The tiny town started out as a stagecoach stop. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dustin_george.
A night drive through the Superstition Mountains on the Apache Trail led Dustin George of Mesa to Tortilla Flat, all aglow in neon light. The tiny town started out as a stagecoach stop. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dustin_george.
Dustin George
Delicate, pastel light illuminates the Grand Canyon for Shawn Pahl of Ahwatukee. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desert_oasis.
Delicate, pastel light illuminates the Grand Canyon for Shawn Pahl of Ahwatukee. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desert_oasis.
Shawn Pahl
Deep inside the Lava River Cave in Flagstaff, Michael Genovese of Mesa took advantage of the darkness to create some light trails. The mile-long cave was formed about 700,000 years ago. See more of his photos at instagram.com/su1c1de_king.
Deep inside the Lava River Cave in Flagstaff, Michael Genovese of Mesa took advantage of the darkness to create some light trails. The mile-long cave was formed about 700,000 years ago. See more of his photos at instagram.com/su1c1de_king.
Michael Genovese
The desert hairy scorpion won't deliver the same painful sting as the bark scorpion, but would you dare hold one? Maura McMillan of Phoenix caught this one when it fell out of a bowl in her machine shop. She says, "It wasn't showing aggressive behavior so I let crawl around on me for a bit." She kept it as a pet for three years. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mauralynn.
The desert hairy scorpion won't deliver the same painful sting as the bark scorpion, but would you dare hold one? Maura McMillan of Phoenix caught this one when it fell out of a bowl in her machine shop. She says, "It wasn't showing aggressive behavior so I let crawl around on me for a bit." She kept it as a pet for three years. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mauralynn.
Maura McMillan
The blushing petals of this rose drew in Susan Marvin of Tucson. She noticed it at her workplace's garden and snapped a photo with her phone. "I'm an art student and love to watercolor paint. I hoped for a good reference photo for a future painting," she explains. "I thought the pink blush of the petals was simply beautiful." See more of her photos at instagram.com/smarvinaz.
The blushing petals of this rose drew in Susan Marvin of Tucson. She noticed it at her workplace's garden and snapped a photo with her phone. "I'm an art student and love to watercolor paint. I hoped for a good reference photo for a future painting," she explains. "I thought the pink blush of the petals was simply beautiful." See more of her photos at instagram.com/smarvinaz.
Susan Marvin
You don't see THIS too often in Phoenix! Holly Spence of Coolidge snapped this moment worthy of saving: Her daughter Jayden with so much rainwater in her shoes she had to stop to pour it out. See more of her photos at instagram.com/holly_ann61.
You don't see THIS too often in Phoenix! Holly Spence of Coolidge snapped this moment worthy of saving: Her daughter Jayden with so much rainwater in her shoes she had to stop to pour it out. See more of her photos at instagram.com/holly_ann61.
Holly Spence
The Milky Way arches its way through the sky in this panorama by Josh Wallace of Tucson. He went to Mount Lemmon's Windy Point Vista at 3 a.m. to shoot the skies. See more of his photos at instagram.com/_joshwallace.
The Milky Way arches its way through the sky in this panorama by Josh Wallace of Tucson. He went to Mount Lemmon's Windy Point Vista at 3 a.m. to shoot the skies. See more of his photos at instagram.com/_joshwallace.
Josh Wallace
The sky peeks through the iconic Window Rock on the Navajo Nation, as seen through the lens of Erica Hanks of Florence. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hankserica.
The sky peeks through the iconic Window Rock on the Navajo Nation, as seen through the lens of Erica Hanks of Florence. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hankserica.
Erica Hanks
A bit of water on the ground offers a new way of seeing things in downtown Phoenix. Eric Mulvin of Phoenix shot this reflection near 1st and Adams streets. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desertdj.
A bit of water on the ground offers a new way of seeing things in downtown Phoenix. Eric Mulvin of Phoenix shot this reflection near 1st and Adams streets. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desertdj.
Eric Mulvin
"It was very touching," says Judy McCord of Scottsdale of the moment she captured during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Tempe's Healing Field. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ilovescottsdale.
"It was very touching," says Judy McCord of Scottsdale of the moment she captured during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Tempe's Healing Field. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ilovescottsdale.
Judy McCord
This Flagstaff field looks as if it could be home to the fabled pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Photographer D. Huffman of Flagstaff says, "(It's) late afternoon light on a ponderosa pine growing in a field of yellow asters between Mountainaire and Munds Park." See more photos at instagram.com/seoinage928.
This Flagstaff field looks as if it could be home to the fabled pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Photographer D. Huffman of Flagstaff says, "(It's) late afternoon light on a ponderosa pine growing in a field of yellow asters between Mountainaire and Munds Park." See more photos at instagram.com/seoinage928.
D. Huffman
The abandoned Longhorn Grill in Amado drew in Ray Cleveland of Tucson. He says, "I feel the look of the rusted metal really captured the abandonment of the Longhorn Grill. I also really like how the foxtail grass behind them blowing in the wind contrasted the stillness of the metal statues." See more of his photos at instagram.com/raycleveland.
The abandoned Longhorn Grill in Amado drew in Ray Cleveland of Tucson. He says, "I feel the look of the rusted metal really captured the abandonment of the Longhorn Grill. I also really like how the foxtail grass behind them blowing in the wind contrasted the stillness of the metal statues." See more of his photos at instagram.com/raycleveland.
Ray Cleveland
"Killer rainbow action on (Southwest Airlines) flight home today!" exclaims Wayne Miiller of Scottsdale. Hurricane Odile was predicted to bring moisture to Arizona, but the Valley received only isolated areas of heavy rainfall.
"Killer rainbow action on (Southwest Airlines) flight home today!" exclaims Wayne Miiller of Scottsdale. Hurricane Odile was predicted to bring moisture to Arizona, but the Valley received only isolated areas of heavy rainfall.
Wayne Miiller
Draped in clouds, the Superstition Mountains appeared on a "dreary day" to Nicole Morren of Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nicolerae904.
Draped in clouds, the Superstition Mountains appeared on a "dreary day" to Nicole Morren of Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nicolerae904.
Nicole Morren
Lisa Marcelle Nowitz of Phoenix paused on her hike along the Verde River to capture this reflective moment when water met sky at Water Wheel near Payson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lisamarcellefoto.
Lisa Marcelle Nowitz of Phoenix paused on her hike along the Verde River to capture this reflective moment when water met sky at Water Wheel near Payson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lisamarcellefoto.
Lisa Marcelle Nowitz
A gander around downtown Flagstaff led Graciela Nobles of Phoenix and her friend Leah Ku to this mural featuring figures in 19th-century garb. Nobles posed while Ku snapped a photo. See more of Nobles' photos at instagram.com/graciela_nobles.
A gander around downtown Flagstaff led Graciela Nobles of Phoenix and her friend Leah Ku to this mural featuring figures in 19th-century garb. Nobles posed while Ku snapped a photo. See more of Nobles' photos at instagram.com/graciela_nobles.
Graciela Nobles
Yum! "These are home-grown peppers picked fresh from my dad's organic rainwater-harvested garden," writes Audrie Cunningham of Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/she.said.dream.big.
Yum! "These are home-grown peppers picked fresh from my dad's organic rainwater-harvested garden," writes Audrie Cunningham of Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/she.said.dream.big.
Audrie Cunningham
With a splash, Finley Kesti of Flagstaff cools off at Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona. His mom, Jessica, writes, "It's one of our favorite places to visit, as it affords an amazing view of Cathedral Rock (pictured in background)." See more of her photos at instagram.com/jessica_kesti.
With a splash, Finley Kesti of Flagstaff cools off at Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona. His mom, Jessica, writes, "It's one of our favorite places to visit, as it affords an amazing view of Cathedral Rock (pictured in background)." See more of her photos at instagram.com/jessica_kesti.
Jessica Kesti
Miguel Rubio of Tucson combined a long exposure with a lens zoom to make this shooting-star effect. He went into the desert at Tucson Mountain Park to get a view of the Milky Way without light pollution from Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/migtwitz.
Miguel Rubio of Tucson combined a long exposure with a lens zoom to make this shooting-star effect. He went into the desert at Tucson Mountain Park to get a view of the Milky Way without light pollution from Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/migtwitz.
Miguel Rubio
Drew Jackson of Tucson came across this desert tortoise in Saguaro National Park. Jackson says, "This tortoise looks like me waiting for it to not be so hot out." See more of his photos at instagram.com/actionjak33.
Drew Jackson of Tucson came across this desert tortoise in Saguaro National Park. Jackson says, "This tortoise looks like me waiting for it to not be so hot out." See more of his photos at instagram.com/actionjak33.
Drew Jackson
"There was a dust storm that preceded the rain, and the sun was setting behind the storm system, which gave everything this almost ethereal glow," says Michelle Tarin of El Mirage. The storm was moving in from the White Tank Mountains. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
"There was a dust storm that preceded the rain, and the sun was setting behind the storm system, which gave everything this almost ethereal glow," says Michelle Tarin of El Mirage. The storm was moving in from the White Tank Mountains. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
Michelle Tarin
Not all of Arizona's rainbows appear in the sky. Adam Garcia of Phoenix stopped to take a photo of this one decorating a mural in Tempe. See more of his photos at instagram.com/adammgarcia.
Not all of Arizona's rainbows appear in the sky. Adam Garcia of Phoenix stopped to take a photo of this one decorating a mural in Tempe. See more of his photos at instagram.com/adammgarcia.
Adam Garcia
Squirrel vacation photo? Haley Johnson, a Grand Canyon National Park tour guide, caught this cheeky pose and magnificent backdrop. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hippyschist.
Squirrel vacation photo? Haley Johnson, a Grand Canyon National Park tour guide, caught this cheeky pose and magnificent backdrop. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hippyschist.
Haley Johnson
"Arizona is famous for its beautiful colors during the setting sun, but I wanted to show that it's also the lovely silhouettes that are formed that also makes our afternoons beautiful," explains Marcus Purry of Tucson on why he chose to take this photo in black and white.  The saguaro-covered hillside was near Redington Pass in Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/marcuspurry.
"Arizona is famous for its beautiful colors during the setting sun, but I wanted to show that it's also the lovely silhouettes that are formed that also makes our afternoons beautiful," explains Marcus Purry of Tucson on why he chose to take this photo in black and white. The saguaro-covered hillside was near Redington Pass in Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/marcuspurry.
Marcus Purry
"Even the simplest things can be truly inspiring," says Alex Whiten of Glendale about this art piece at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. He explains that it was a mix of mist and light. See more of his photos at instagram.com/alexwhiten.
"Even the simplest things can be truly inspiring," says Alex Whiten of Glendale about this art piece at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. He explains that it was a mix of mist and light. See more of his photos at instagram.com/alexwhiten.
Alex Whiten
Arizona is famed for its sunsets, but this sunrise  holds its own. Ed Cheremet of Goodyear was up early near the Gila River in the Estrella Mountains in Goodyear. That's Camelback Mountain in the background. See more of his photos at instagram.com/edcheremet.
Arizona is famed for its sunsets, but this sunrise holds its own. Ed Cheremet of Goodyear was up early near the Gila River in the Estrella Mountains in Goodyear. That's Camelback Mountain in the background. See more of his photos at instagram.com/edcheremet.
Ed Cheremet
When a rainbow appeared over the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Tom Hall of Scottsdale stopped in his tracks to snap a photo. See more of his photos at instagram.com/thomasihall.
When a rainbow appeared over the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Tom Hall of Scottsdale stopped in his tracks to snap a photo. See more of his photos at instagram.com/thomasihall.
Tom Hall
One, two, three, four doves lined up all in a row for Armand Sierras of Lake Havasu City outside his home. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bamps0.
One, two, three, four doves lined up all in a row for Armand Sierras of Lake Havasu City outside his home. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bamps0.
Armand Sierras
Yes, wild antelope live in Arizona. The males develop large pronged horns; females occasionally have smaller horns. Christopher Conway of Prescott Valley spotted these two in Prescott Valley on the Iron Springs Trail. See more of his photos at instagram.com/drpoopdog.
Yes, wild antelope live in Arizona. The males develop large pronged horns; females occasionally have smaller horns. Christopher Conway of Prescott Valley spotted these two in Prescott Valley on the Iron Springs Trail. See more of his photos at instagram.com/drpoopdog.
Christopher Conway
"Nice seeing rivers with actual water in them," exclaims Mike Devine of Mesa. A monsoon storm sent the Hassayampa River flowing near Wickenburg. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hikeraz.
"Nice seeing rivers with actual water in them," exclaims Mike Devine of Mesa. A monsoon storm sent the Hassayampa River flowing near Wickenburg. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hikeraz.
Mike Devine
These cuties will steal your heart away. Golden retrievers Blazer (right) and 14-week-old Rocky belong to Kathleen Wallace of Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azblkbelt.
These cuties will steal your heart away. Golden retrievers Blazer (right) and 14-week-old Rocky belong to Kathleen Wallace of Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azblkbelt.
Kathleen Wallace
"Not a soul in sight," says Evan Dargen of Chandler of his reflective moment at East Clear Creek on the Mogollon Rim. See more of his photos at instagram.com/evanomd.
"Not a soul in sight," says Evan Dargen of Chandler of his reflective moment at East Clear Creek on the Mogollon Rim. See more of his photos at instagram.com/evanomd.
Evan Dargen
A resting woman takes her place among the many murals in downtown Phoenix. Klaudia Jurewicz of Surprise came upon "Phoenix Goddess" on McDowell Road. See more of her photos at instagram.com/klaudiagpc.
A resting woman takes her place among the many murals in downtown Phoenix. Klaudia Jurewicz of Surprise came upon "Phoenix Goddess" on McDowell Road. See more of her photos at instagram.com/klaudiagpc.
Klaudia Jurewicz
An imposing rain shaft of a monsoon storm dwarfs the intersection of the Loops 101 and 202 as Rosy Ferguson of Scottsdale headed toward downtown Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/rosyrosyrosy.
An imposing rain shaft of a monsoon storm dwarfs the intersection of the Loops 101 and 202 as Rosy Ferguson of Scottsdale headed toward downtown Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/rosyrosyrosy.
Rosy Ferguson
This cactus was blooming into the evening as Terri Porter of Phoenix came out to capture its beauty adorning her yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/terriporter.
This cactus was blooming into the evening as Terri Porter of Phoenix came out to capture its beauty adorning her yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/terriporter.
Terri Porter
"As rock climbers, we love sports action and taking big risks with the reward of a challenging ascent," says Ryan James of Tempe. He captured David Adams of Tucson on Mount Lemmon's Trapezoid. James describes it as "fighting gravity." See more of his photos at instagram.com/ryanwjames.
"As rock climbers, we love sports action and taking big risks with the reward of a challenging ascent," says Ryan James of Tempe. He captured David Adams of Tucson on Mount Lemmon's Trapezoid. James describes it as "fighting gravity." See more of his photos at instagram.com/ryanwjames.
Ryan James
"I like photos with usually one subject, especially in the bottom right corner," says photographer Rachel Egboro of Phoenix. For this photo, taken at an Instagram meetup at the Phoenix Art Museum, she explains that she asked the woman posing to look at her feet, "and it gave the picture another dimension." The artwork behind Amber, the museum volunteer pictured here, is called "Tomorrow World" by Torben Giehler. See more of her photos at instagram.com/unrachable.
"I like photos with usually one subject, especially in the bottom right corner," says photographer Rachel Egboro of Phoenix. For this photo, taken at an Instagram meetup at the Phoenix Art Museum, she explains that she asked the woman posing to look at her feet, "and it gave the picture another dimension." The artwork behind Amber, the museum volunteer pictured here, is called "Tomorrow World" by Torben Giehler. See more of her photos at instagram.com/unrachable.
Rachel Egboro
Jingle Dress dancer Kendorina Redhouse of Mesa catches the light with her fan in a moment captured by Jason Stanley of Kayenta at the Hon-Dah Pow Wow in Pinetop. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jasonstanley_1.
Jingle Dress dancer Kendorina Redhouse of Mesa catches the light with her fan in a moment captured by Jason Stanley of Kayenta at the Hon-Dah Pow Wow in Pinetop. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jasonstanley_1.
Jason Stanley
A cactus heart makes a "love-ly" sight in this photo by Dennis Burns of Ahwatukee. He spotted it at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.
A cactus heart makes a "love-ly" sight in this photo by Dennis Burns of Ahwatukee. He spotted it at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.
Dennis Burns
This Arizona day ends with a little fire in the sky over Oro Valley in a photo by Melissa Schulte of Corona de Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/xischulte.
This Arizona day ends with a little fire in the sky over Oro Valley in a photo by Melissa Schulte of Corona de Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/xischulte.
Melissa Schulte
"The colors were too good not to stop," says Keith Robinson of Scottsdale. He and Tony Swann, also of Scottsdale, were captivated by this field of yellow flowers along Lake Mary Road near Mormon Lake, southeast of Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/random_az.
"The colors were too good not to stop," says Keith Robinson of Scottsdale. He and Tony Swann, also of Scottsdale, were captivated by this field of yellow flowers along Lake Mary Road near Mormon Lake, southeast of Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/random_az.
Keith Robinson
"This beautiful sight had me awestruck!" exclaims Joni Dean of Oro Valley. These monsoon clouds caught her eye at Sunkist Stables in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azjoni.
"This beautiful sight had me awestruck!" exclaims Joni Dean of Oro Valley. These monsoon clouds caught her eye at Sunkist Stables in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azjoni.
Joni Dean
Look closely and you'll spot the rainbow. Alex Fitzhugh of Gilbert had this view of Phoenix from South Mountain. See more of his photos at instagram.com/afitzu.
Look closely and you'll spot the rainbow. Alex Fitzhugh of Gilbert had this view of Phoenix from South Mountain. See more of his photos at instagram.com/afitzu.
Alex Fitzhugh
The Arizona desert may look barren to some eyes, but creatures great and small find a home there. Mike Devine of Mesa zoomed in on this bee heading for a cactus flower pollen meal. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hikeraz.
The Arizona desert may look barren to some eyes, but creatures great and small find a home there. Mike Devine of Mesa zoomed in on this bee heading for a cactus flower pollen meal. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hikeraz.
Mike Devine
Tucson has a new streetcar, and Janine Kaufer of Tucson was there the date it launched. According to the Tucson Streetcar website, 60,000 people rode the streetcar during opening weekend. See more of Kaufer's photos at instagram.com/laportena.
Tucson has a new streetcar, and Janine Kaufer of Tucson was there the date it launched. According to the Tucson Streetcar website, 60,000 people rode the streetcar during opening weekend. See more of Kaufer's photos at instagram.com/laportena.
Janine Kaufer
It may have been a cloudy night, but Robert Cordle of Peoria managed to get this eerie shot of the supermoon.
It may have been a cloudy night, but Robert Cordle of Peoria managed to get this eerie shot of the supermoon.
Robert Cordle
Jason Ball of Scottsdale captured the swirling dance of rain and lightning near the Chandler-Gilbert border off the Loop 202 and Gilbert Road. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jason_ball.
Jason Ball of Scottsdale captured the swirling dance of rain and lightning near the Chandler-Gilbert border off the Loop 202 and Gilbert Road. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jason_ball.
Jason Ball
An August storm left the sky roiling over Lake Pleasant, as seen in this photo by Patrick Helms of Maricopa. See more of his photos at facebook.com/snpshotimagery.
An August storm left the sky roiling over Lake Pleasant, as seen in this photo by Patrick Helms of Maricopa. See more of his photos at facebook.com/snpshotimagery.
Patrick Helms
"When you're in a place like this, all you can think about is where you are and what you see. Not what you need to do or where you need to be." The peaceful view along the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest inspired Jenna Stiles to take this photo. See more of her photos at instagram.com/missstiles.
"When you're in a place like this, all you can think about is where you are and what you see. Not what you need to do or where you need to be." The peaceful view along the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest inspired Jenna Stiles to take this photo. See more of her photos at instagram.com/missstiles.
Jenna Stiles
Sarah Hatcher found two bobcats in her Carefree yard and was quick enough to snap a photo of this one. See more of her photos at instagram.com/sb_hatch.
Sarah Hatcher found two bobcats in her Carefree yard and was quick enough to snap a photo of this one. See more of her photos at instagram.com/sb_hatch.
Sarah Hatcher
"I had been wanting to shoot a picture with a model holding the sun on the tip of her finger," says Jason Blaauw of Scottsdale. "Instead, I turned it around and got her pushing the sun down." Ariana Annoni posed for him at Papago Park in Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
"I had been wanting to shoot a picture with a model holding the sun on the tip of her finger," says Jason Blaauw of Scottsdale. "Instead, I turned it around and got her pushing the sun down." Ariana Annoni posed for him at Papago Park in Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
Jason Blaauw
Brandon Muraoka of Ahwatukee says he got a few funny looks while jumping over this puddle to get a perfect reflection shot, but when he showed onlookers the end result, they loved it. He was out exploring downtown Phoenix after a rain, searching for "puddles galore." See more of his photos at instagram.com/brandonmuraoka.
Brandon Muraoka of Ahwatukee says he got a few funny looks while jumping over this puddle to get a perfect reflection shot, but when he showed onlookers the end result, they loved it. He was out exploring downtown Phoenix after a rain, searching for "puddles galore." See more of his photos at instagram.com/brandonmuraoka.
Brandon Muraoka
It may be 5,769 miles from Paris (at least according to this sign), but Seligman attracts international visitors looking to experience Route 66. Charline Guiguet of Nîmes, France, says of her visit, "I'm in love with the state of Arizona!" See more of her photos at instagram.com/charlineg_.
It may be 5,769 miles from Paris (at least according to this sign), but Seligman attracts international visitors looking to experience Route 66. Charline Guiguet of Nîmes, France, says of her visit, "I'm in love with the state of Arizona!" See more of her photos at instagram.com/charlineg_.
Charline Guiguet
Did you know the cowboys' phrase goes "Get along, little dogies," not "Get along, little doggies"? A dogie is a motherless calf. Liza Garcia of Scottsdale says her husband "is a cowboy on the weekends," and the pair were at a cow-sorting event at Mormon Lake. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mamacitaliza.
Did you know the cowboys' phrase goes "Get along, little dogies," not "Get along, little doggies"? A dogie is a motherless calf. Liza Garcia of Scottsdale says her husband "is a cowboy on the weekends," and the pair were at a cow-sorting event at Mormon Lake. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mamacitaliza.
Liza Garcia
Jason Tarin of El Mirage captured this stunning end to the day in Surprise near Dysart and Cactus roads. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jett74.
Jason Tarin of El Mirage captured this stunning end to the day in Surprise near Dysart and Cactus roads. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jett74.
Jason Tarin
An ominous sky parted to let a rainbow shine through during one of Arizona's monsoon storms. Trev Keeling of Mesa shot the sight over Apache Junction near the intersection of Lost Dutchman Boulevard and Idaho Road.
An ominous sky parted to let a rainbow shine through during one of Arizona's monsoon storms. Trev Keeling of Mesa shot the sight over Apache Junction near the intersection of Lost Dutchman Boulevard and Idaho Road.
Trev Keeling
The colorful layers that make up the Arizona desert are on clear display in this aerial view of Lost Spring Mountain, near the Utah border. David Evans of Phoenix took this bird's eye view while flying to Washington state. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pielit.
The colorful layers that make up the Arizona desert are on clear display in this aerial view of Lost Spring Mountain, near the Utah border. David Evans of Phoenix took this bird's eye view while flying to Washington state. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pielit.
David Evans
Singer/songwriter Roger Clyne raises a glass to the crowd at Aunt Chilada's restaurant in Phoenix. Photographer Nate Roberts of Phoenix was there for the show on National Tequila Day. See more of his photos at instagram.com/nateu2.
Singer/songwriter Roger Clyne raises a glass to the crowd at Aunt Chilada's restaurant in Phoenix. Photographer Nate Roberts of Phoenix was there for the show on National Tequila Day. See more of his photos at instagram.com/nateu2.
Nate Roberts
Lightning over Tucson and dramatic skies paired to make one photo-worthy moment for Tamara Pruessner of Marana. See more of her photos on her website, www.throughtamseyes.com.
Lightning over Tucson and dramatic skies paired to make one photo-worthy moment for Tamara Pruessner of Marana. See more of her photos on her website, www.throughtamseyes.com.
Tamara Pruessner
Lightning streaks across the sky over Red Mountain at the Granite Reef recreation area along the Salt River. Gerry Groeber says of his photo, "Red Mountain surviving another storm."
Lightning streaks across the sky over Red Mountain at the Granite Reef recreation area along the Salt River. Gerry Groeber says of his photo, "Red Mountain surviving another storm."
Gerry Groeber
"Talk about beauty in the mundane," writes Kristen Farkas of Chandler, explaining that she spotted these century plants in a parking lot in Chandler. See more of her photos at instagram.com/whateverislovelier.
"Talk about beauty in the mundane," writes Kristen Farkas of Chandler, explaining that she spotted these century plants in a parking lot in Chandler. See more of her photos at instagram.com/whateverislovelier.
Kristen Farkas
It was a birthday "hike of a lifetime," says Larry Tualla of Mesa. He and his wife, Lyn, were lucky enough to win permits to hike to The Wave formation, in Coyote Buttes North near Page. Only 20 people per day are allowed in. Larry took this photo of Lyn covering her face from the blowing sand during their hike. See more of his photos at instagram.com/6pennies.
It was a birthday "hike of a lifetime," says Larry Tualla of Mesa. He and his wife, Lyn, were lucky enough to win permits to hike to The Wave formation, in Coyote Buttes North near Page. Only 20 people per day are allowed in. Larry took this photo of Lyn covering her face from the blowing sand during their hike. See more of his photos at instagram.com/6pennies.
Larry Tualla
It's no alien invasion, just a monsoon storm. Chuck Brown of Apache Junction caught this lightning show over the Usery Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/crotalusfr3ak.
It's no alien invasion, just a monsoon storm. Chuck Brown of Apache Junction caught this lightning show over the Usery Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/crotalusfr3ak.
Chuck Brown
This cactus flower is proof that the Arizona desert isn't so drab after all. Leslie Arguelles of Mesa spotted this beauty at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park near Superior. See more of her photos at instagram.com/desertdwellerla.
This cactus flower is proof that the Arizona desert isn't so drab after all. Leslie Arguelles of Mesa spotted this beauty at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park near Superior. See more of her photos at instagram.com/desertdwellerla.
Leslie Arguelles
At 5 a.m., the sun was rising and the road was stretching out in from of Brandon Gray. The Phoenix resident took this photo in Apache Junction. See more of his photos at instagram.com/brandoninaz.
At 5 a.m., the sun was rising and the road was stretching out in from of Brandon Gray. The Phoenix resident took this photo in Apache Junction. See more of his photos at instagram.com/brandoninaz.
Brandon Gray
"Just another beautiful day on the sky island," Shawn Pahl of Ahwatukee says of his photo, taken on Mount Lemmon near Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desert_oasis.
"Just another beautiful day on the sky island," Shawn Pahl of Ahwatukee says of his photo, taken on Mount Lemmon near Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desert_oasis.
Shawn Pahl
Yes, this is THAT Mel's Diner, from the opening credits of the 1970s TV show "Alice." The diner, and its famous sign, are on Grand Avenue in Phoenix, just north of Interstate 10. Photographer Brittany Held of Phoenix says, "I enjoy going on photo quests to find pieces of Americana.  The vintage sign was one of my finds." See more of her photos at instagram.com/bheld.
Yes, this is THAT Mel's Diner, from the opening credits of the 1970s TV show "Alice." The diner, and its famous sign, are on Grand Avenue in Phoenix, just north of Interstate 10. Photographer Brittany Held of Phoenix says, "I enjoy going on photo quests to find pieces of Americana. The vintage sign was one of my finds." See more of her photos at instagram.com/bheld.
Brittany Held
"This shot was captured on what I call Diamondback Bridge for the way it snakes over the Loop 101 between Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard," writes Garett Hensing of Tempe. See more of his photos at instagram.com/ghennynaz.
"This shot was captured on what I call Diamondback Bridge for the way it snakes over the Loop 101 between Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard," writes Garett Hensing of Tempe. See more of his photos at instagram.com/ghennynaz.
Garett Hensing
A mountain range looks dwarfed by this lightning strike over Marana farm land. Stacy Fortson of Oro Valley captured the awe-inspiring scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/stacyazphotog.
A mountain range looks dwarfed by this lightning strike over Marana farm land. Stacy Fortson of Oro Valley captured the awe-inspiring scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/stacyazphotog.
Stacy Fortson
The hills of Papago Park in Phoenix perfectly cradle the setting sun in this photo by Lyonel Tso of LeChee.
The hills of Papago Park in Phoenix perfectly cradle the setting sun in this photo by Lyonel Tso of LeChee.
Lyonel Tso
Woods Canyon Lake near Payson makes for a cool escape from the heat for Garrett Herndon and Kayli Schattner, both of Peoria. Herndon snapped this photo of Schattner, which she posted on her Instagram account. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kaylischattner.
Woods Canyon Lake near Payson makes for a cool escape from the heat for Garrett Herndon and Kayli Schattner, both of Peoria. Herndon snapped this photo of Schattner, which she posted on her Instagram account. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kaylischattner.
Kayli Schattner And Garrett Herndon
The tip of an American agave makes a perfect
perch for a female Costa's hummingbird. Allison Shock took this close-up of the tiny bird in her yard in Scottsdale. See more of her photos at instagram.com/CrankyOwlet.
The tip of an American agave makes a perfect perch for a female Costa's hummingbird. Allison Shock took this close-up of the tiny bird in her yard in Scottsdale. See more of her photos at instagram.com/CrankyOwlet.
Allison Shock
Imagine the crack this must have made. Nicholas F. Sanchez of Tucson witnessed this lightning bolt explode in the sky from his backyard during a monsoon storm. See more of his photos at instagram.com/nfsanchez99.
Imagine the crack this must have made. Nicholas F. Sanchez of Tucson witnessed this lightning bolt explode in the sky from his backyard during a monsoon storm. See more of his photos at instagram.com/nfsanchez99.
Nicholas F. Sanchez
This full moon was a "supermoon," one of three in 2014. A supermoon occurs when the moon is somewhat closer to Earth than it usually is. April Goldian of Mesa caught the moonrise from east Mesa.
This full moon was a "supermoon," one of three in 2014. A supermoon occurs when the moon is somewhat closer to Earth than it usually is. April Goldian of Mesa caught the moonrise from east Mesa.
April Goldian
After a second day of monsoon storms swept through the Phoenix area, a spectacular sunset emerged. Oscar Garro of Phoenix snapped this shot.
After a second day of monsoon storms swept through the Phoenix area, a spectacular sunset emerged. Oscar Garro of Phoenix snapped this shot.
Oscar Garro
Zap! Kristie Giordano of Phoenix captured this electrifying shot by the Biltmore Fashion Park shopping center in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kristiecupcake.
Zap! Kristie Giordano of Phoenix captured this electrifying shot by the Biltmore Fashion Park shopping center in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kristiecupcake.
Kristie Giordano
When it's time for fireworks, it's hard to beat this view! Jeremy Meek of Phoenix was high above Tempe Town Lake for Fourth of July celebrations. See more of his photos at instagram.com/escapadesoflate.
When it's time for fireworks, it's hard to beat this view! Jeremy Meek of Phoenix was high above Tempe Town Lake for Fourth of July celebrations. See more of his photos at instagram.com/escapadesoflate.
Jeremy Meek
When your friends ask how hot it really gets in Arizona, tell them, "Hot enough to cook an egg on the pavement!" Lindsay Levitz Burke of Tucson had to try it for herself. She says the air temperature was 106: "I can't even imagine how hot the asphalt was." See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
When your friends ask how hot it really gets in Arizona, tell them, "Hot enough to cook an egg on the pavement!" Lindsay Levitz Burke of Tucson had to try it for herself. She says the air temperature was 106: "I can't even imagine how hot the asphalt was." See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
Lindsay Levitz Burke
With an eye on the sunset, photographer Joseph Plotz of Chandler knew Tempe's Mill Avenue would make for a photo opportunity. He says, "The brick buildings contrast really well with the modern West 6th towering above it. I waited for a lone pedestrian and, boom, the  photo came to life." See more of his photos at Joseph Plotz Photography on Facebook.
With an eye on the sunset, photographer Joseph Plotz of Chandler knew Tempe's Mill Avenue would make for a photo opportunity. He says, "The brick buildings contrast really well with the modern West 6th towering above it. I waited for a lone pedestrian and, boom, the photo came to life." See more of his photos at Joseph Plotz Photography on Facebook.
Joseph Plotz
Zap! Alan Rogers of Phoenix braved the storm to snap this photo near Cave Creek and the Loop 101.
Zap! Alan Rogers of Phoenix braved the storm to snap this photo near Cave Creek and the Loop 101.
Alan Rogers
"The other morning, we had a herd of about 50 elk right outside the front of our house," says Joanne Caruth of Flagstaff. "This mother and her calf were walking down the street, and I was able to get the shot from my front porch." See more of her photos at instagram.com/jcaruth910.
"The other morning, we had a herd of about 50 elk right outside the front of our house," says Joanne Caruth of Flagstaff. "This mother and her calf were walking down the street, and I was able to get the shot from my front porch." See more of her photos at instagram.com/jcaruth910.
Joanne Caruth
The reptile most often called a "horned toad" or "horny toad" is actually a short-horned lizard. Gina Anglavar of Scottsdale found this one in her back yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/junkyarddogphotography.
The reptile most often called a "horned toad" or "horny toad" is actually a short-horned lizard. Gina Anglavar of Scottsdale found this one in her back yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/junkyarddogphotography.
Gina Anglavar
While kayaking on the lower Salt River, Loren Chesley of Gilbert spotted this blue heron taking flight. The river attracts many types of wildlife, from bald eagles to bighorn sheep. See more photos at instagram.com/western_gold.
While kayaking on the lower Salt River, Loren Chesley of Gilbert spotted this blue heron taking flight. The river attracts many types of wildlife, from bald eagles to bighorn sheep. See more photos at instagram.com/western_gold.
Loren Chesley
The Milky Way provides its own celestial fireworks over Lost Dutchman State Park. Matthew Wheeler of Goodyear says he was there for the new moon. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pentaxhero.
The Milky Way provides its own celestial fireworks over Lost Dutchman State Park. Matthew Wheeler of Goodyear says he was there for the new moon. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pentaxhero.
Matthew Wheeler
The pattern on this yucca in her yard led Janet Towbin of Paradise Valley to title her photograph, "Explosion." See more of her photos at instagram.com/Photowbin.
The pattern on this yucca in her yard led Janet Towbin of Paradise Valley to title her photograph, "Explosion." See more of her photos at instagram.com/Photowbin.
Janet Towbin
A dust storm struck the Phoenix area, briefly shutting down Phoenix Sky Airport International Airport. At least 25,000 people also lost power in the storm. An Pham of Scottsdale was at the airport when the storm moved in. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pham_tography.
A dust storm struck the Phoenix area, briefly shutting down Phoenix Sky Airport International Airport. At least 25,000 people also lost power in the storm. An Pham of Scottsdale was at the airport when the storm moved in. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pham_tography.
An Pham
"These plants were just literally abuzz with the sound of bees or wasps," says Michael Genovese of Mesa. The blooming attraction was on North Peak, Superstition Mountain. See more of his photos at instagram.com/su1c1de_king.
"These plants were just literally abuzz with the sound of bees or wasps," says Michael Genovese of Mesa. The blooming attraction was on North Peak, Superstition Mountain. See more of his photos at instagram.com/su1c1de_king.
Michael Genovese
Frozen in mid-air, a hummingbird drinks from a fountain in the Verrado neighborhood of Buckeye. Mike Brannin of Buckeye spotted the speedy flier. See more of his photos at instagram.com/wvwanderer.
Frozen in mid-air, a hummingbird drinks from a fountain in the Verrado neighborhood of Buckeye. Mike Brannin of Buckeye spotted the speedy flier. See more of his photos at instagram.com/wvwanderer.
Mike Brannin
Lightning lights up the desert during this Arizona monsoon storm. J.T. Dudrow of Bullhead City was ready for it off the Apache Trail on the road that leads to the Reavis Trailhead in the Superstitions Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jtdudrowphotography.
Lightning lights up the desert during this Arizona monsoon storm. J.T. Dudrow of Bullhead City was ready for it off the Apache Trail on the road that leads to the Reavis Trailhead in the Superstitions Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jtdudrowphotography.
J.T. Dudrow
It somehow seems fitting that light reflecting off a small natural pool forms the shape of a light bulb. The scene caught the eye of Kayla Harvey of Tucson as she explored Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kaylalharvey.
It somehow seems fitting that light reflecting off a small natural pool forms the shape of a light bulb. The scene caught the eye of Kayla Harvey of Tucson as she explored Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kaylalharvey.
Kayla Harvey
A wall full of typography at 7th Street and Osborn Road in Phoenix forms a backdrop for a yoga pose for Gordon Ogden of Phoenix. Ogden has a series of yoga self-portraits that he set up with a timer on his iPhone. See more of his photos at instagram.com/gordonogden.
A wall full of typography at 7th Street and Osborn Road in Phoenix forms a backdrop for a yoga pose for Gordon Ogden of Phoenix. Ogden has a series of yoga self-portraits that he set up with a timer on his iPhone. See more of his photos at instagram.com/gordonogden.
Gordon Ogden
Look at the bright colors on this little guy. Sara Marisa of San Tan Valley spotted what appears to be a zebra-tailed lizard at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/saraw0478.
Look at the bright colors on this little guy. Sara Marisa of San Tan Valley spotted what appears to be a zebra-tailed lizard at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/saraw0478.
Sara Marisa
Sunset turns Encanto Park's stream into a river of gold. Jeffrey Lansing of Phoenix captured this scene at the Phoenix park. He says he dedicates this photo to his cousin Mary Kaprelian, who has passed away. See more of his photos at instagram.com/purplemistie.
Sunset turns Encanto Park's stream into a river of gold. Jeffrey Lansing of Phoenix captured this scene at the Phoenix park. He says he dedicates this photo to his cousin Mary Kaprelian, who has passed away. See more of his photos at instagram.com/purplemistie.
Jeffrey Lansing
Notice how the peak of the barn roof extends the line of the mountain range behind it? Photographer Chad Clayton of Flagstaff says the barn outside of Flagstaff dates back to the early 1900s. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mtnhugr.
Notice how the peak of the barn roof extends the line of the mountain range behind it? Photographer Chad Clayton of Flagstaff says the barn outside of Flagstaff dates back to the early 1900s. See more of his photos at instagram.com/mtnhugr.
Chad Clayton
A pink and purple sunset provided Tyler Sichelski of Chandler quite the view of Canyon Lake.
A pink and purple sunset provided Tyler Sichelski of Chandler quite the view of Canyon Lake.
Tyler Sichelski
Arizona's colorful history comes alive on Route 66, one of the most famous highways in the U.S. This sticker-covered wooden door at the Hackberry General Store in Hackberry shows the trappings of the Mother Road. Trace Hallowell of Memphis, Tenn., shares many Route 66 photos at instagram.com/66icons.
Arizona's colorful history comes alive on Route 66, one of the most famous highways in the U.S. This sticker-covered wooden door at the Hackberry General Store in Hackberry shows the trappings of the Mother Road. Trace Hallowell of Memphis, Tenn., shares many Route 66 photos at instagram.com/66icons.
Trace Hallowell
There's more than one way to go swimming in Arizona! Would you like to try this way? Bret Benjamin Boyce of Scottsdale caught his buddy Jason Marshall of Scottsdale in a slick place in Salome Jug Canyon in the Salome Wilderness of Tonto National Forest. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bretbboyce.
There's more than one way to go swimming in Arizona! Would you like to try this way? Bret Benjamin Boyce of Scottsdale caught his buddy Jason Marshall of Scottsdale in a slick place in Salome Jug Canyon in the Salome Wilderness of Tonto National Forest. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bretbboyce.
Bret Benjamin Boyce
It's not only the Phoenix area that gets those spectacular Arizona sunsets. Mike Sanchez witnessed this one over the San Francisco Peaks from Sunset Crater National Monument. See more of his photos at instagram.com/the_sanchz.
It's not only the Phoenix area that gets those spectacular Arizona sunsets. Mike Sanchez witnessed this one over the San Francisco Peaks from Sunset Crater National Monument. See more of his photos at instagram.com/the_sanchz.
Mike Sanchez
Take a good look to find all the desert plants in this Tucson mural: Agave, saguaro, prickly pear, ocotillo. Louise Myers of Thousand Oaks, Calif., spotted it on her travels. See more of her photos at LouiseM.com.
Take a good look to find all the desert plants in this Tucson mural: Agave, saguaro, prickly pear, ocotillo. Louise Myers of Thousand Oaks, Calif., spotted it on her travels. See more of her photos at LouiseM.com.
Louise Myers
This shady spot is indeed in Arizona. Matt Gentile of Flagstaff clings to the rockface while bouldering in Kelly Canyon in northern Arizona in this photo by Tamara Hastie of Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/tamarahastie.
This shady spot is indeed in Arizona. Matt Gentile of Flagstaff clings to the rockface while bouldering in Kelly Canyon in northern Arizona in this photo by Tamara Hastie of Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/tamarahastie.
Tamara Hastie
It's pooch vs. pool in Tempe! Valley resident Collin Reed titles this photo, "Kush the Dog - Eating Water Like a Boss." See more of his photos at instagram.com/collin_reed.
It's pooch vs. pool in Tempe! Valley resident Collin Reed titles this photo, "Kush the Dog - Eating Water Like a Boss." See more of his photos at instagram.com/collin_reed.
Collin Reed
A colorful mural shows Phoenix pride behind the Barrio Cafe near 16th Street and Thomas Road. Scott Anau of Phoenix framed this street art in his lens. See more of his photos at instagram.com/photo_adventures.
A colorful mural shows Phoenix pride behind the Barrio Cafe near 16th Street and Thomas Road. Scott Anau of Phoenix framed this street art in his lens. See more of his photos at instagram.com/photo_adventures.
Scott Anau
A stroll by a canal with his dog Jetta brought Ronnie England of Glendale to this peaceful scene by 47th Avenue and Cholla Street in Glendale. See more of his photos at instagram.com/rthustler.
A stroll by a canal with his dog Jetta brought Ronnie England of Glendale to this peaceful scene by 47th Avenue and Cholla Street in Glendale. See more of his photos at instagram.com/rthustler.
Ronnie England
Nick Dallio snapped this canine moment at South Mountain in Phoenix. He says his dog Ringo (right) "made a new friend." See more of his photos at instagram.com/dalliofficial.
Nick Dallio snapped this canine moment at South Mountain in Phoenix. He says his dog Ringo (right) "made a new friend." See more of his photos at instagram.com/dalliofficial.
Nick Dallio
"I am currently on a nationwide ramble, moving state to state a month at a time," writes Jake Acton. While exploring Arizona, he shot this photo on the road to Meteor Crater. See more of his photos at instagram.com/Ramble142.
"I am currently on a nationwide ramble, moving state to state a month at a time," writes Jake Acton. While exploring Arizona, he shot this photo on the road to Meteor Crater. See more of his photos at instagram.com/Ramble142.
Jake Acton
Mom Danielle Arcadi of Peoria captions her photo: "Braeden, Bella and Beau - my little fishies." The trio (Braeden is wearing the goggles) was enjoying a day in the pool. See more of her photos at instagram.com/darcadi.
Mom Danielle Arcadi of Peoria captions her photo: "Braeden, Bella and Beau - my little fishies." The trio (Braeden is wearing the goggles) was enjoying a day in the pool. See more of her photos at instagram.com/darcadi.
Danielle Arcadi
Yes, there really is a town in Arizona called Nothing. Joel Foose of Bullhead City says he stumbled across this sign on U.S. Route 93 between the junction of Interstate 40 and Wikieup. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jdf1966.
Yes, there really is a town in Arizona called Nothing. Joel Foose of Bullhead City says he stumbled across this sign on U.S. Route 93 between the junction of Interstate 40 and Wikieup. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jdf1966.
Joel Foose
Yes, Arizona does sport Creamsicle-colored sunsets. Here's the proof in this photo of downtown Phoenix by Richard Grzych of Mesa.
Yes, Arizona does sport Creamsicle-colored sunsets. Here's the proof in this photo of downtown Phoenix by Richard Grzych of Mesa.
Richard Grzych
Kendra Dezentje and Adam Hammer of Tempe take part in an Arizona tradition: Cooling off in the Salt River, just downriver from the Saguaro Lake dam. Hammer used his GoPro to snap the pic. See more of his photos at instagram.com/el_leche_malo.
Kendra Dezentje and Adam Hammer of Tempe take part in an Arizona tradition: Cooling off in the Salt River, just downriver from the Saguaro Lake dam. Hammer used his GoPro to snap the pic. See more of his photos at instagram.com/el_leche_malo.
Adam Hammer
Doesn't this look like paradise? Diana Lustig of Tempe snapped Samantha Hauserman of Tempe at Kinder Crossing in Payson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/diana_lustig.
Doesn't this look like paradise? Diana Lustig of Tempe snapped Samantha Hauserman of Tempe at Kinder Crossing in Payson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/diana_lustig.
Diana Lustig
Cannonball! Amanda Durfee of Glendale explains, "My husband and I took a boat tour of Lake Havasu and Copper Canyon. There were a couple of boats idling near the entrance to Copper Canyon and that is where we saw him. He had climbed up the rock cliff to the top to jump. The tour guide said it was very common and he stopped the boat so we could all watch. We were very relieved to see him resurface after jumping." See more of her photos at instagram.com/azlmt07676.
Cannonball! Amanda Durfee of Glendale explains, "My husband and I took a boat tour of Lake Havasu and Copper Canyon. There were a couple of boats idling near the entrance to Copper Canyon and that is where we saw him. He had climbed up the rock cliff to the top to jump. The tour guide said it was very common and he stopped the boat so we could all watch. We were very relieved to see him resurface after jumping." See more of her photos at instagram.com/azlmt07676.
Amanda Durfee
Arizona from above: Horseshoe Lake in Tonto National Forest appears in tones of green and blue from 5,000-6,000 feet up. David Evans of Phoenix saw it as both pilot and photographer. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pielit.
Arizona from above: Horseshoe Lake in Tonto National Forest appears in tones of green and blue from 5,000-6,000 feet up. David Evans of Phoenix saw it as both pilot and photographer. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pielit.
David Evans
Richard Vasquez of Glendale shared his photo of his daughter Emilee (left) with her cousins Ava and Mitchell Jr. See more of his photos at instagram.com/azprophet.
Richard Vasquez of Glendale shared his photo of his daughter Emilee (left) with her cousins Ava and Mitchell Jr. See more of his photos at instagram.com/azprophet.
Richard Vasquez
San Xavier del Bac, the mission church in this photo by Lori A. Johnson of Phoenix, is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona. The roots of the White Dove of the Desert were planted south of Tucson before the U.S. became a nation. See more of her photos at instagram.com/LAJphotos.
San Xavier del Bac, the mission church in this photo by Lori A. Johnson of Phoenix, is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona. The roots of the White Dove of the Desert were planted south of Tucson before the U.S. became a nation. See more of her photos at instagram.com/LAJphotos.
Lori A. Johnson
Some ducks in the distance grabbed the attention of this Eurasian eagle-owl, one of the largest owl species, says photographer Michelle Tarin of El Mirage. It was one of the featured species at the Flagstaff Arboretum raptor show. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
Some ducks in the distance grabbed the attention of this Eurasian eagle-owl, one of the largest owl species, says photographer Michelle Tarin of El Mirage. It was one of the featured species at the Flagstaff Arboretum raptor show. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
Michelle Tarin
It's flowers as far as the eye can see in this field behind the YMCA at Gateway Park in El Mirage. Sandra Araiza captured her daughter's best friend, Taylour Norris, enjoying the view. See more of her photos at instagram.com/_love_once.
It's flowers as far as the eye can see in this field behind the YMCA at Gateway Park in El Mirage. Sandra Araiza captured her daughter's best friend, Taylour Norris, enjoying the view. See more of her photos at instagram.com/_love_once.
Sandra Araiza
"I thought he was dead, belly up in a pool; I was wrong," writes Michael Leone of Tucson of this scaly creature he found in Oro Valley. See more of his photos at instagram.com/chicagomikeaz.
"I thought he was dead, belly up in a pool; I was wrong," writes Michael Leone of Tucson of this scaly creature he found in Oro Valley. See more of his photos at instagram.com/chicagomikeaz.
Michael Leone
Water is a precious thing in the desert, as this flyover photo by Alexandra Purcaru of Paris, France, shows. See more of her photos at instagram.com/eksakt.
Water is a precious thing in the desert, as this flyover photo by Alexandra Purcaru of Paris, France, shows. See more of her photos at instagram.com/eksakt.
Alexandra Purcaru
A starry sky and saguaros made for a stunning photo by Michael Levack. He writes that this was taken during the Perseid meteor shower near Black Canyon City. See more of his photos at instagram.com/levackphoto.
A starry sky and saguaros made for a stunning photo by Michael Levack. He writes that this was taken during the Perseid meteor shower near Black Canyon City. See more of his photos at instagram.com/levackphoto.
Michael Levack
Mike Conklin of Phoenix was teaching his son Ben how to fly a kite at Buffalo Ridge Park in north Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/sir_pounce.
Mike Conklin of Phoenix was teaching his son Ben how to fly a kite at Buffalo Ridge Park in north Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/sir_pounce.
Mike Conklin
When your friends ask you if Arizona really has pink and purple sunsets, you can point to this photo and say, YES! Derek Baumann of Mesa snapped this shot on his way home from work. See more of his photos at instagram.com/d_bau480.
When your friends ask you if Arizona really has pink and purple sunsets, you can point to this photo and say, YES! Derek Baumann of Mesa snapped this shot on his way home from work. See more of his photos at instagram.com/d_bau480.
Derek Baumann
Jeff Steffensen of Phoenix writes that he couldn't pass up "the relatively clean window and a great view of the 101/202 interchange" as his plane was landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. See more of his photos at instagram.com/greenguyaz.
Jeff Steffensen of Phoenix writes that he couldn't pass up "the relatively clean window and a great view of the 101/202 interchange" as his plane was landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. See more of his photos at instagram.com/greenguyaz.
Jeff Steffensen
This sweet Memorial Day moment was captured by  Ivy Cross of Glendale, whose niece Ella was blowing kisses to her grandpa Ron at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/jadednyte.
This sweet Memorial Day moment was captured by Ivy Cross of Glendale, whose niece Ella was blowing kisses to her grandpa Ron at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/jadednyte.
Ivy Cross
Phoenix International Raceway zoomed into its 50th season of racing with the help of a 50-plane flyover. Christine Fiore Kasel of Tucson captured the special occasion at the track in Avondale. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azfiore.
Phoenix International Raceway zoomed into its 50th season of racing with the help of a 50-plane flyover. Christine Fiore Kasel of Tucson captured the special occasion at the track in Avondale. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azfiore.
Christine Fiore Kasel
There's a special spot on the Navajo Nation called The Confluence, where the Little Colorado River meets the big Colorado. Rachelle Hardy of Tuba City says, "I love it here, so beautiful and peaceful. My grandparents had their summer sheep camp near the area." See more of her photos at instagram.com/made_4_az.
There's a special spot on the Navajo Nation called The Confluence, where the Little Colorado River meets the big Colorado. Rachelle Hardy of Tuba City says, "I love it here, so beautiful and peaceful. My grandparents had their summer sheep camp near the area." See more of her photos at instagram.com/made_4_az.
Rachelle Hardy
Did you know foxes roam the Phoenix area as well as coyotes? John Ryan of Scottsdale spotted this little fella in a Scottsdale tree. Ryan says, "He was there for about three days before moving on.  It was truly a pleasure getting to see him and watch him climb around in the trees." See more of his photos at instagram.com/jryan5646.
Did you know foxes roam the Phoenix area as well as coyotes? John Ryan of Scottsdale spotted this little fella in a Scottsdale tree. Ryan says, "He was there for about three days before moving on. It was truly a pleasure getting to see him and watch him climb around in the trees." See more of his photos at instagram.com/jryan5646.
John Ryan
The "A" on Tucson's Sentinel Peak was first painted by University of Arizona fans in 1915, says Visit Tucson. Bryan DeJonghe of Tucson took this photo from an airplane flying over the mountain known as "A" Mountain. See more of his photos at instagram.com/BryanDeJonghe.
The "A" on Tucson's Sentinel Peak was first painted by University of Arizona fans in 1915, says Visit Tucson. Bryan DeJonghe of Tucson took this photo from an airplane flying over the mountain known as "A" Mountain. See more of his photos at instagram.com/BryanDeJonghe.
Bryan DeJonghe
Depending on its size, a hummingbird may beat its wings 60 to 200 times per second, which creates its signature humming sound in flight. Joshua Gilmore of Tempe photographed this one at the Phoenix Zoo. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jagilmo2.
Depending on its size, a hummingbird may beat its wings 60 to 200 times per second, which creates its signature humming sound in flight. Joshua Gilmore of Tempe photographed this one at the Phoenix Zoo. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jagilmo2.
Joshua Gilmore
Polly McMillan Raymond of Bullhead City says there are a lot of washes around her property and the coyotes come around often. See more of her photos at instagram.com/pollymcmillanraymond.
Polly McMillan Raymond of Bullhead City says there are a lot of washes around her property and the coyotes come around often. See more of her photos at instagram.com/pollymcmillanraymond.
Polly McMillan Raymond
Arizona may be a young state, but its history goes much further back. Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino first visited Tumacácori in 1691 with plans to establish a mission. Guy Downes of Gilbert framed this lovely view of the mission. See more of his photos at instagram.com/guyd1967.
Arizona may be a young state, but its history goes much further back. Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino first visited Tumacácori in 1691 with plans to establish a mission. Guy Downes of Gilbert framed this lovely view of the mission. See more of his photos at instagram.com/guyd1967.
Guy Downes
Birdwatcher Andrea Denogean of Oracle caught this hawk about to scratch its head. She spotted it on the back side of Mount Lemmon near Peppersauce Canyon. See more of her photos at instagram.com/busybeebyadd.
Birdwatcher Andrea Denogean of Oracle caught this hawk about to scratch its head. She spotted it on the back side of Mount Lemmon near Peppersauce Canyon. See more of her photos at instagram.com/busybeebyadd.
Andrea Denogean
April showers brought drops of rain to Phoenix, as seen through the lens of Katelyn Ferrell of Phoenix. She snapped this photo near 26th Street and Bell Road in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/__katelyn.__
April showers brought drops of rain to Phoenix, as seen through the lens of Katelyn Ferrell of Phoenix. She snapped this photo near 26th Street and Bell Road in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/__katelyn.__
Katelyn Ferrell
Now here's a novel way to see the Grand Canyon: Patrick Bradley of Tucson had a lucky window seat on a recent flight from Salt Lake City to Phoenix. He says that a geologist pointed out "the distinctive ways the North and South Rim(s) have eroded due to daily thermal changes and the way they face the sun (or spend more time in the shade)." See more of his photos at instagram.com/patjbradley.
Now here's a novel way to see the Grand Canyon: Patrick Bradley of Tucson had a lucky window seat on a recent flight from Salt Lake City to Phoenix. He says that a geologist pointed out "the distinctive ways the North and South Rim(s) have eroded due to daily thermal changes and the way they face the sun (or spend more time in the shade)." See more of his photos at instagram.com/patjbradley.
Patrick Bradley
These buckaroos were exploring Old Tucson. Amanda Collier of Chandler snapped this photo of Justin Quenan of Chandler and his son Ethan. See more of her photos at instagram.com/GingerNinja4980.
These buckaroos were exploring Old Tucson. Amanda Collier of Chandler snapped this photo of Justin Quenan of Chandler and his son Ethan. See more of her photos at instagram.com/GingerNinja4980.
Amanda Collier
Lit from below, the Hewitt Canyon Arch is reminiscent of a campfire ring, with the stars above rising like smoke into the night sky. J.T. Dudrow of Bullhead City captured the sparkling scene near Queen Valley in Tonto National Forest's Superstition Mountains. See more of his photos at www.jtdudrowphotography.com.
Lit from below, the Hewitt Canyon Arch is reminiscent of a campfire ring, with the stars above rising like smoke into the night sky. J.T. Dudrow of Bullhead City captured the sparkling scene near Queen Valley in Tonto National Forest's Superstition Mountains. See more of his photos at www.jtdudrowphotography.com.
J.T. Dudrow
Chirag Patel of Phoenix had a perfect vantage point from Thunderbird Mountain to witness the full moon rising over the Valley.
Chirag Patel of Phoenix had a perfect vantage point from Thunderbird Mountain to witness the full moon rising over the Valley.
Chirag Patel
This relic of the Wild West, the San Jose lodging house, caught the eye of Christopher Young of Paradise Valley during his visit to Tombstone. See more of his photos at instagram.com/_cky_.
This relic of the Wild West, the San Jose lodging house, caught the eye of Christopher Young of Paradise Valley during his visit to Tombstone. See more of his photos at instagram.com/_cky_.
Christopher Young
The green feathers on this hummingbird almost perfectly match the leaves of the flowers it's sipping nectar from. Larisa Rodriguez spotted the speedy feeder in Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azlarisa.
The green feathers on this hummingbird almost perfectly match the leaves of the flowers it's sipping nectar from. Larisa Rodriguez spotted the speedy feeder in Mesa. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azlarisa.
Larisa Rodriguez
A fiery Arizona sunset sets the sky ablaze over Papago Park in Phoenix. Eric Kalessa of Scottsdale witnessed the majesty.
A fiery Arizona sunset sets the sky ablaze over Papago Park in Phoenix. Eric Kalessa of Scottsdale witnessed the majesty.
Eric Kalessa
Stacy Lankford of Scottsdale made this long-exposure shot at Monument Valley from his deck at The View hotel. He says a cloudy night interrupted the star trails, creating this view. See more of his photos at instagram.com/lankford.
Stacy Lankford of Scottsdale made this long-exposure shot at Monument Valley from his deck at The View hotel. He says a cloudy night interrupted the star trails, creating this view. See more of his photos at instagram.com/lankford.
Stacy Lankford
This is what pure joy looks like. Nayeli Valdez of Phoenix took this photo of her little brother, Phillip Jr., near their mother's house in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/_nayeliv.
This is what pure joy looks like. Nayeli Valdez of Phoenix took this photo of her little brother, Phillip Jr., near their mother's house in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/_nayeliv.
Nayeli Valdez
If you look closely, you'll spot the old Hayden Flour Mill in the distance. Steph Belt of Gilbert crafted this long exposure at Tempe Town Lake. See more of her photos at instagram.com/adventuresteph.
If you look closely, you'll spot the old Hayden Flour Mill in the distance. Steph Belt of Gilbert crafted this long exposure at Tempe Town Lake. See more of her photos at instagram.com/adventuresteph.
Steph Belt
The Grand Canyon offers a grand view to Josh Laughery of Gilbert in this photo taken by his friend Tamara Vaags of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The canyon remained largely unknown until Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell led a famous boat expedition through the gorge in 1869. The one-armed Army major aptly named it Grand Canyon. See more of Laughery's photos at instagram.com/lawfree.
The Grand Canyon offers a grand view to Josh Laughery of Gilbert in this photo taken by his friend Tamara Vaags of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The canyon remained largely unknown until Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell led a famous boat expedition through the gorge in 1869. The one-armed Army major aptly named it Grand Canyon. See more of Laughery's photos at instagram.com/lawfree.
Josh Laughery And Tamara Vaags
A tiny bird perches in an equally tiny nest. Nancy Hunter of Ahwatukee captured this Anna's hummingbird on its nest in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum near Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mybeautifullifeaz.
A tiny bird perches in an equally tiny nest. Nancy Hunter of Ahwatukee captured this Anna's hummingbird on its nest in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum near Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mybeautifullifeaz.
Nancy Hunter
Even Arizona's airports have a great view, as seen in this shot by Vicente F Lopez of Mesa from inside Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport. See more of his photos at instagram.com/vicentez.
Even Arizona's airports have a great view, as seen in this shot by Vicente F Lopez of Mesa from inside Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport. See more of his photos at instagram.com/vicentez.
Vicente F Lopez
The yellow blooms of a palo verde cast welcoming shade near the arched roof of the La Casa Blanca restaurant in Chandler. Jeannine McChesney of Chandler was headed to dinner with her husband for their 13th anniversary. She writes: "The palo verde were so vibrant that day." See more of her photos at instagram.com/j9mcc.
The yellow blooms of a palo verde cast welcoming shade near the arched roof of the La Casa Blanca restaurant in Chandler. Jeannine McChesney of Chandler was headed to dinner with her husband for their 13th anniversary. She writes: "The palo verde were so vibrant that day." See more of her photos at instagram.com/j9mcc.
Jeannine McChesney
"My first trip to Box Canyon presented us with these bighorn sheep, momma and baby," writes Kathy Lafontaine of Apache Junction.
"My first trip to Box Canyon presented us with these bighorn sheep, momma and baby," writes Kathy Lafontaine of Apache Junction.
Kathy Lafontaine
It may look like a lonely stretch of road, but there's a winery at the end of it. Esther Perez of Sierra Vista snapped this shot in the Elgin/Sonoita area in southern Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/eiperez17.
It may look like a lonely stretch of road, but there's a winery at the end of it. Esther Perez of Sierra Vista snapped this shot in the Elgin/Sonoita area in southern Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/eiperez17.
Esther Perez
What a sunset, what a view. Paul Knightly of Scottsdale captured this golden glow over downtown Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/paulknightly.
What a sunset, what a view. Paul Knightly of Scottsdale captured this golden glow over downtown Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/paulknightly.
Paul Knightly
Do you know the way? The Stauffer boys, 7-year-old Charles and 5-year-old Finn, point the way near downtown Phoenix for their mom, Katie Stauffer of Mesa.
Do you know the way? The Stauffer boys, 7-year-old Charles and 5-year-old Finn, point the way near downtown Phoenix for their mom, Katie Stauffer of Mesa.
Katie Stauffer
This Anna's hummingbird displays two varieties of colors called iridescence, says Matt VanWallene of Chandler. He spotted it at the Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg.
This Anna's hummingbird displays two varieties of colors called iridescence, says Matt VanWallene of Chandler. He spotted it at the Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg.
Matt VanWallene
Phoenix glows in the distance in this evening view taken by Alex Fitzhugh of Gilbert from the Papago buttes in Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/afitzu.
Phoenix glows in the distance in this evening view taken by Alex Fitzhugh of Gilbert from the Papago buttes in Phoenix. See more of his photos at instagram.com/afitzu.
Alex Fitzhugh
A stormy sky provides the backdrop of a group of palms in Tucson. Jon Bidwell glanced up and then took this photo. See more of his work at instagram.com/jonbidwell.
A stormy sky provides the backdrop of a group of palms in Tucson. Jon Bidwell glanced up and then took this photo. See more of his work at instagram.com/jonbidwell.
Jon Bidwell
A solitary palm becomes a silhouette at sunset in Tempe. Garett Hensing of Tempe calls his photo, "Sun Devil pitchfork sunset." Can you spot the pitchfork in the clouds? See more of his photos at instagram.com/ghennynaz.
A solitary palm becomes a silhouette at sunset in Tempe. Garett Hensing of Tempe calls his photo, "Sun Devil pitchfork sunset." Can you spot the pitchfork in the clouds? See more of his photos at instagram.com/ghennynaz.
Garett Hensing
Awww! Little Isaiah has found an Easter friend in this photo, taken by his mom, Eleanor Davis of Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mrseldavis.
Awww! Little Isaiah has found an Easter friend in this photo, taken by his mom, Eleanor Davis of Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mrseldavis.
Eleanor Davis
There's good grub to be found at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch for these ducks. Kevin Caceres of Phoenix caught the feeding flock. See more of his photos at instagram.com/scorpio_man1973.
There's good grub to be found at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch for these ducks. Kevin Caceres of Phoenix caught the feeding flock. See more of his photos at instagram.com/scorpio_man1973.
Kevin Caceres
Nancy Dimock of Tucson snapped this photograph of a group of cranes as they were on their way to migrate north in February. She spotted the group of graceful birds at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in southern Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nancygdi.
Nancy Dimock of Tucson snapped this photograph of a group of cranes as they were on their way to migrate north in February. She spotted the group of graceful birds at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in southern Arizona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nancygdi.
Nancy Dimock
Angelina Ulibarri of Tucson had a chance encounter while tubing the Salt River with friends. "We just made a turn around a bend when this beautiful white horse dashed across the river. I whipped out my camera as fast as I could, and snapped a picture," she writes. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kis_csillag_photos.
Angelina Ulibarri of Tucson had a chance encounter while tubing the Salt River with friends. "We just made a turn around a bend when this beautiful white horse dashed across the river. I whipped out my camera as fast as I could, and snapped a picture," she writes. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kis_csillag_photos.
Angelina Ulibarri
Blue skies plus yellow blossoms equals a photo moment for Monika Woolsey of Phoenix. She stopped in her tracks at the Van Buren Street light-rail stop in Phoenix to snap this shot. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hipveggies.
Blue skies plus yellow blossoms equals a photo moment for Monika Woolsey of Phoenix. She stopped in her tracks at the Van Buren Street light-rail stop in Phoenix to snap this shot. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hipveggies.
Monika Woolsey
Gabriel Contreras of Chandler spotted this bee as it flit among the blossoms outside Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. See more of his photos at instagram.com/gcon28.
Gabriel Contreras of Chandler spotted this bee as it flit among the blossoms outside Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. See more of his photos at instagram.com/gcon28.
Gabriel Contreras
Ethan Holt (left) braves the "Young Man Gap" and Jared Marvel the "Old Man
Gap" on Mount Lemmon near Tucson. Dana Moses of Peoria caught the highliners in action. See more of her photos at instagram.com/daynuhh.
Ethan Holt (left) braves the "Young Man Gap" and Jared Marvel the "Old Man Gap" on Mount Lemmon near Tucson. Dana Moses of Peoria caught the highliners in action. See more of her photos at instagram.com/daynuhh.
Dana Moses
Even the elk have paused to take in this sunset. Justin Capp of Flagstaff spotted them at a meadow near A1 Mountain in Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/justintylercapp.
Even the elk have paused to take in this sunset. Justin Capp of Flagstaff spotted them at a meadow near A1 Mountain in Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/justintylercapp.
Justin Capp
These owls were an entertaining pair, writes Kathy Lafontaine of Apache Junction, who watched them over a summer at the Countryside RV and Camping Resort.
These owls were an entertaining pair, writes Kathy Lafontaine of Apache Junction, who watched them over a summer at the Countryside RV and Camping Resort.
Kathy Lafontaine
A walk in the woods led Daniel Alpert of Flagstaff to these javelina, which also had the same idea. They were hanging out at the Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jamesmartini.
A walk in the woods led Daniel Alpert of Flagstaff to these javelina, which also had the same idea. They were hanging out at the Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jamesmartini.
Daniel Alpert
Yikes! Joni Dean of Oro Valley went outside in her front yard and found this swarm of bees in her ironwood tree. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azjoni.
Yikes! Joni Dean of Oro Valley went outside in her front yard and found this swarm of bees in her ironwood tree. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azjoni.
Joni Dean
It's only sky nearly as far as the eye can see in this photo, taken at Morrison Ranch in Gilbert by Derek Baumann of Gilbert. See more of his photos at instagram.com/d_bau480.
It's only sky nearly as far as the eye can see in this photo, taken at Morrison Ranch in Gilbert by Derek Baumann of Gilbert. See more of his photos at instagram.com/d_bau480.
Derek Baumann
Momma duck takes her babies for a dip at the the Scottsdale Civic Center. DeeDee Purcell of Phoenix was there to witness the adorable scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/44purcell.
Momma duck takes her babies for a dip at the the Scottsdale Civic Center. DeeDee Purcell of Phoenix was there to witness the adorable scene. See more of her photos at instagram.com/44purcell.
DeeDee Purcell
Snake, times two. Twice as cool, or twice as scary? This duo was spotted by Vernie Aikins of Tucson at the Sweetwater Wetlands in Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pedalpics.
Snake, times two. Twice as cool, or twice as scary? This duo was spotted by Vernie Aikins of Tucson at the Sweetwater Wetlands in Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/pedalpics.
Vernie Aikins
The Milky Way over southern Arizona made an irresistible image for Scott A. Miller of Hereford.
The Milky Way over southern Arizona made an irresistible image for Scott A. Miller of Hereford.
Scott A. Miller
These ducks are awfully unconcerned about the coyote in their midst. Jacob Vanbeek of Mesa spotted the group at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jjfdv.
These ducks are awfully unconcerned about the coyote in their midst. Jacob Vanbeek of Mesa spotted the group at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jjfdv.
Jacob Vanbeek
The bright red of a male cardinal matches nicely the bright red of an ocotillo in bloom. Ana Leyva spotted the duo at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/anusha3.
The bright red of a male cardinal matches nicely the bright red of an ocotillo in bloom. Ana Leyva spotted the duo at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/anusha3.
Ana Leyva
The pincushion cactus blooms pink flowers that become bright red fruits when pollinated. This one caught the eye of Holly Lysne of Tucson during her visit to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hbl5.
The pincushion cactus blooms pink flowers that become bright red fruits when pollinated. This one caught the eye of Holly Lysne of Tucson during her visit to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hbl5.
Holly Lysne
"Time is money and money comes and goes, but timing is priceless," writes Zana Peralta of Phoenix. She was at Tempe Town Lake business park, taking a "lookup" shot of the building right as the plane flew overhead. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ishotsomething.
"Time is money and money comes and goes, but timing is priceless," writes Zana Peralta of Phoenix. She was at Tempe Town Lake business park, taking a "lookup" shot of the building right as the plane flew overhead. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ishotsomething.
Zana Peralta
Did you know that owls can turn their heads up to 270 degrees? Take a good look at this burrowing owl, spotted in Goodyear by Ed Szeremet of Goodyear. Something's backwards! See more of his photos at instagram.com/edcheremet.
Did you know that owls can turn their heads up to 270 degrees? Take a good look at this burrowing owl, spotted in Goodyear by Ed Szeremet of Goodyear. Something's backwards! See more of his photos at instagram.com/edcheremet.
Ed Szeremet
An invasion? Or just a tweet-up? Michaela Konzal of Phoenix came across these birds near the monOrchid gallery in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/michaelakonzal.
An invasion? Or just a tweet-up? Michaela Konzal of Phoenix came across these birds near the monOrchid gallery in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/michaelakonzal.
Michaela Konzal
A saguaro stands under the light of a full moon in a cactus forest south of Florence. Erica Hanks of Florence described it as "spooky." See more of her photos at instagram.com/hankserica.
A saguaro stands under the light of a full moon in a cactus forest south of Florence. Erica Hanks of Florence described it as "spooky." See more of her photos at instagram.com/hankserica.
Erica Hanks
It looks as if this bird has made itself at home in a saguaro at South Mountain in Phoenix. Jason Blaauw of Gilbert writes, "Home is where you  make it." See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
It looks as if this bird has made itself at home in a saguaro at South Mountain in Phoenix. Jason Blaauw of Gilbert writes, "Home is where you make it." See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
Jason Blaauw
The snakes are definitely out and about in April, warns Chuck Brown of Apache Junction. He spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the Superstition Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/crotalusfr3ak.
The snakes are definitely out and about in April, warns Chuck Brown of Apache Junction. He spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the Superstition Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/crotalusfr3ak.
Chuck Brown
"I was taking a photo of the vibrant ocotillo blossoms in my front yard in Cave Creek when a hummingbird flew into the frame," writes Kelly Gilling. See more of her photos at instagram.com/spotinthesonoran.
"I was taking a photo of the vibrant ocotillo blossoms in my front yard in Cave Creek when a hummingbird flew into the frame," writes Kelly Gilling. See more of her photos at instagram.com/spotinthesonoran.
Kelly Gilling
Take a good look, but don't get too close to the edge! Daniel Alpert of Flagstaff dared to peek at Horseshoe Bend near Page. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jamesmartini.
Take a good look, but don't get too close to the edge! Daniel Alpert of Flagstaff dared to peek at Horseshoe Bend near Page. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jamesmartini.
Daniel Alpert
It's spring break, time to jump for joy! Belinda Houghton of Scottsdale took her kids to Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park, where (from left) Lachlan, 9, Gavin, 5, and Kiilu, 11, got to enjoy this sunny day outside. See more of her photos at instagram.com/belhoughton.
It's spring break, time to jump for joy! Belinda Houghton of Scottsdale took her kids to Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park, where (from left) Lachlan, 9, Gavin, 5, and Kiilu, 11, got to enjoy this sunny day outside. See more of her photos at instagram.com/belhoughton.
Belinda Houghton
"When I noticed the boaters, I waited for the sun to dip below the horizon before I took the shot, hoping to capture their silhouettes," writes Scott Anau of Phoenix about this photo at Patagonia Lake State Park in southern Arizona. See more of his photos at instagram.com/photo_adventures.
"When I noticed the boaters, I waited for the sun to dip below the horizon before I took the shot, hoping to capture their silhouettes," writes Scott Anau of Phoenix about this photo at Patagonia Lake State Park in southern Arizona. See more of his photos at instagram.com/photo_adventures.
Scott Anau
A backyard bird and a tree in bud — it must be spring! Larisa Rodriguez of Mesa spotted this feathered friend in her back yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azlarisa.
A backyard bird and a tree in bud — it must be spring! Larisa Rodriguez of Mesa spotted this feathered friend in her back yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azlarisa.
Larisa Rodriguez
The storm that blew dust through the Phoenix area brought this full arc rainbow to Tucson. J.D. Fitzgerald of Tucson snapped this frame with the Santa Catalina mountains in the background. See more of photos at instagram.com/jaydizzlin.
The storm that blew dust through the Phoenix area brought this full arc rainbow to Tucson. J.D. Fitzgerald of Tucson snapped this frame with the Santa Catalina mountains in the background. See more of photos at instagram.com/jaydizzlin.
J.D. Fitzgerald
An unseasonable dust storm blew through the Valley, leaving a dusty haze in the air but creating a dramatic backdrop for these climbers at Mesa's Riverview Park. Photographer Megan Miks of Chandler says, "I knew it would be a great shot with the sun setting in the dusty air." See more of her photos at instagram.com/skimmerliz.
An unseasonable dust storm blew through the Valley, leaving a dusty haze in the air but creating a dramatic backdrop for these climbers at Mesa's Riverview Park. Photographer Megan Miks of Chandler says, "I knew it would be a great shot with the sun setting in the dusty air." See more of her photos at instagram.com/skimmerliz.
Megan Miks
LeAnn Sanchez of Mesa took a gravity-defying leap at Superstition Peak in Apache Junction. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azhikergal.
LeAnn Sanchez of Mesa took a gravity-defying leap at Superstition Peak in Apache Junction. See more of her photos at instagram.com/azhikergal.
LeAnn Sanchez
Wildflowers were still a-bloom in late March at Tohono Chul Park in Tucson, making this pretty tableau for Lindsay Levitz-Burke. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
Wildflowers were still a-bloom in late March at Tohono Chul Park in Tucson, making this pretty tableau for Lindsay Levitz-Burke. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
Lindsay Levitz-Burke
A deteriorating window frame provides a picturesque view in the ghost town of Sasco, a former mining community near Red Rock in Pinal County. Paul Kimball of Tucson shot this frame while exploring. See more of his photos at instagram.com/paulkimball_photography.
A deteriorating window frame provides a picturesque view in the ghost town of Sasco, a former mining community near Red Rock in Pinal County. Paul Kimball of Tucson shot this frame while exploring. See more of his photos at instagram.com/paulkimball_photography.
Paul Kimball
What do you think this bird is trying to say? Sally Mesarosh of Mesa spotted this feathered friend at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. See more of her photos at instagram.com/smesarosh.
What do you think this bird is trying to say? Sally Mesarosh of Mesa spotted this feathered friend at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. See more of her photos at instagram.com/smesarosh.
Sally Mesarosh
Nicole Morren of Mesa and her son Kasen enjoyed a perfect spring day at the lower Salt River Granite Reef Recreation Site. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nicolerae904.
Nicole Morren of Mesa and her son Kasen enjoyed a perfect spring day at the lower Salt River Granite Reef Recreation Site. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nicolerae904.
Nicole Morren
Light and shadow make for a magnificent moment for Ashley Brown of Tuba City at Hermit's Rest on the Grand Canyon's South Rim. See more photos at instagram.com/ash_bro23.
Light and shadow make for a magnificent moment for Ashley Brown of Tuba City at Hermit's Rest on the Grand Canyon's South Rim. See more photos at instagram.com/ash_bro23.
Ashley Brown
The fish at the Chinese Cultural Center proved irresistible for April Edwards of Phoenix. Her friend Denisse Leon of Phoenix was on hand with her iPhone to capture the moment. See more of her photos at instagram.com/denisseleon.
The fish at the Chinese Cultural Center proved irresistible for April Edwards of Phoenix. Her friend Denisse Leon of Phoenix was on hand with her iPhone to capture the moment. See more of her photos at instagram.com/denisseleon.
Denisse Leon
One of these things is not like the others. The moon lined up perfectly with these palm trees in Scottsdale's Comanche Park for Gregg Jones of Scottsdale. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hangtown77.
One of these things is not like the others. The moon lined up perfectly with these palm trees in Scottsdale's Comanche Park for Gregg Jones of Scottsdale. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hangtown77.
Gregg Jones
Jason Tarin of El Mirage witnessed the precision flying of the Air Force Thunderbirds during Luke Days. The aerial spectacle was part of the Lightning in the Desert open house and air show at the Air Force base in Glendale. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jett74.
Jason Tarin of El Mirage witnessed the precision flying of the Air Force Thunderbirds during Luke Days. The aerial spectacle was part of the Lightning in the Desert open house and air show at the Air Force base in Glendale. See more of his photos at instagram.com/jett74.
Jason Tarin
A field of orange poppies mirrors the orange sky at sunset in east Mesa near the Bella Via development. Larry Reeves of Mesa was on hand to capture the scene. See more of his photos at reevesvisuals.com.
A field of orange poppies mirrors the orange sky at sunset in east Mesa near the Bella Via development. Larry Reeves of Mesa was on hand to capture the scene. See more of his photos at reevesvisuals.com.
Larry Reeves
A bead of water on a spring succulent caught the eye of Lindsay Levitz-Burke in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
A bead of water on a spring succulent caught the eye of Lindsay Levitz-Burke in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lindsayl3.
Lindsay Levitz-Burke
Look! Up in the sky! Michelle Tarin of El Mirage caught this prairie falcon in mid-flight at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
Look! Up in the sky! Michelle Tarin of El Mirage caught this prairie falcon in mid-flight at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
Michelle Tarin
Have you ever climbed to the summit of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix? Michael Genovese took this photo at the top. See more of his photos at instagram.com/su1c1de_king.
Have you ever climbed to the summit of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix? Michael Genovese took this photo at the top. See more of his photos at instagram.com/su1c1de_king.
Michael Genovese
Colorful fringe decorates the banks of the Arizona Canal along the Scottsdale Waterfront as part of the Canal Convergence art project. Jennifer Udd of Phoenix was there as the event was being set up. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phoenixrealtor.
Colorful fringe decorates the banks of the Arizona Canal along the Scottsdale Waterfront as part of the Canal Convergence art project. Jennifer Udd of Phoenix was there as the event was being set up. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phoenixrealtor.
Jennifer Udd
On day two of Haley Johnson's backpacking trip in the Four Peaks Wilderness, the Phoenix resident came across this tiny puddle of water — the first water source in 24 hours. As she filtered water, she says this lone saguaro's reflection caught her eye. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hippyschist.
On day two of Haley Johnson's backpacking trip in the Four Peaks Wilderness, the Phoenix resident came across this tiny puddle of water — the first water source in 24 hours. As she filtered water, she says this lone saguaro's reflection caught her eye. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hippyschist.
Haley Johnson
Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Ayanah Newsum of Ahwatukee captured Anthony West of the Sky Bound Snowboarding Team in midair at Sunrise Park Resort near Greer in the White Mountains. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ayanah.
Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Ayanah Newsum of Ahwatukee captured Anthony West of the Sky Bound Snowboarding Team in midair at Sunrise Park Resort near Greer in the White Mountains. See more of her photos at instagram.com/ayanah.
Ayanah Newsum
Eric Mulvin of Phoenix shot this unique view of the iconic Route 66 town of Williams with his GoPro. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desertdj.
Eric Mulvin of Phoenix shot this unique view of the iconic Route 66 town of Williams with his GoPro. See more of his photos at instagram.com/desertdj.
Eric Mulvin
"I was on my way to work, but had to stop when I saw how beautiful the morning light was," says Karry Byrd of Wellton. This photo was taken west of Wellton around 7 a.m. See more of her photos at instagram.com/desertdweller43.
"I was on my way to work, but had to stop when I saw how beautiful the morning light was," says Karry Byrd of Wellton. This photo was taken west of Wellton around 7 a.m. See more of her photos at instagram.com/desertdweller43.
Karry Byrd
Objects may be larger than they appear here. Dylan Martin of Tucson framed this Sabino Canyon saguaro in a creative way. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dylmar85.
Objects may be larger than they appear here. Dylan Martin of Tucson framed this Sabino Canyon saguaro in a creative way. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dylmar85.
Dylan Martin
This colorful botanical curlicue is backlit by the desert sun. Nicole Neri of Cave Creek writes that she spotted it in her front yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nicolehneri.
This colorful botanical curlicue is backlit by the desert sun. Nicole Neri of Cave Creek writes that she spotted it in her front yard. See more of her photos at instagram.com/nicolehneri.
Nicole Neri
These magenta cactus flowers caught the eye of Judy McCord of Scottsdale while she was visiting the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/judymccord.
These magenta cactus flowers caught the eye of Judy McCord of Scottsdale while she was visiting the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/judymccord.
Judy McCord
Can you see why this famous rock formation in Monument Valley is called "The Mitten"? Ana Leyva of Tucson framed it between some other rock formations. See more of her photos at instagram.com/anusha3.
Can you see why this famous rock formation in Monument Valley is called "The Mitten"? Ana Leyva of Tucson framed it between some other rock formations. See more of her photos at instagram.com/anusha3.
Ana Leyva
Horizontal roof lines and vertical cactus silhouettes mirror one another at sunset. K. Richard Fiero of Phoenix captured the scene at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.
Horizontal roof lines and vertical cactus silhouettes mirror one another at sunset. K. Richard Fiero of Phoenix captured the scene at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.
K. Richard Fiero
Did you know some species of horned toad can shoot blood from their eyes? Karen Mackenzie, who spotted this baby near Mingus Mountain, says she wasn't always brave enough to pick one up. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mackenzie358.
Did you know some species of horned toad can shoot blood from their eyes? Karen Mackenzie, who spotted this baby near Mingus Mountain, says she wasn't always brave enough to pick one up. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mackenzie358.
Karen Mackenzie
On Feb. 26, 1919, Congress passed the act that established the Grand Canyon as a national park. Ashley Brown of Tuba City took this photo at Mohave Point on the South Rim. See more photos at instagram.com/ash_bro23.
On Feb. 26, 1919, Congress passed the act that established the Grand Canyon as a national park. Ashley Brown of Tuba City took this photo at Mohave Point on the South Rim. See more photos at instagram.com/ash_bro23.
Ashley Brown
Melissa Schulte of Corona de Tucson spotted this feathered friend perched in the area. See more of her photos at instagram.com/xischulte.
Melissa Schulte of Corona de Tucson spotted this feathered friend perched in the area. See more of her photos at instagram.com/xischulte.
Melissa Schulte
What a frame for this sunset! An Pham of Scottsdale shot this photo at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. See more photos at instagram.com/pham_tography.
What a frame for this sunset! An Pham of Scottsdale shot this photo at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. See more photos at instagram.com/pham_tography.
An Pham
Look closely: The Fountain Hills fountain appears to have a spectral visitor. Photographer Jason Blaauw of Gilbert says it's really just him playing around with a long exposure. See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
Look closely: The Fountain Hills fountain appears to have a spectral visitor. Photographer Jason Blaauw of Gilbert says it's really just him playing around with a long exposure. See more of his photos at instagram.com/arizonadreamin.
Jason Blaauw
It's a serene scene at the Elvis Chapel at the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction. Mike Devine of Mesa captured the evening glow. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hikeraz.
It's a serene scene at the Elvis Chapel at the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction. Mike Devine of Mesa captured the evening glow. See more of his photos at instagram.com/hikeraz.
Mike Devine
Did you know that hummingbirds can fly upside down and backwards? Nancy Hunter of Ahwatukee spotted this one at the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mybeautifullifeaz.
Did you know that hummingbirds can fly upside down and backwards? Nancy Hunter of Ahwatukee spotted this one at the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mybeautifullifeaz.
Nancy Hunter
It's wildflower season once again in the Valley. Mike Brannin of Buckeye spotted these beauties in Buckeye near the White Tank Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/wvwanderer.
It's wildflower season once again in the Valley. Mike Brannin of Buckeye spotted these beauties in Buckeye near the White Tank Mountains. See more of his photos at instagram.com/wvwanderer.
Mike Brannin
"I call it 'Daft Pup'," writes Brian Climaco of Phoenix. He spotted this stylin' pooch at a Phoenix Starbucks. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bbrain.
"I call it 'Daft Pup'," writes Brian Climaco of Phoenix. He spotted this stylin' pooch at a Phoenix Starbucks. See more of his photos at instagram.com/bbrain.
Brian Climaco
Talk about a Technicolor sunset! Danielle Arcadi of Peoria witnessed this beauty in north Peoria. See more of her photos at instagram.com/darcadi.
Talk about a Technicolor sunset! Danielle Arcadi of Peoria witnessed this beauty in north Peoria. See more of her photos at instagram.com/darcadi.
Danielle Arcadi
Cheyenne L Rouse of Scottsdale set up her camera and was ready for sunset at the Papago Park ponds in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/cheyennephoto.
Cheyenne L Rouse of Scottsdale set up her camera and was ready for sunset at the Papago Park ponds in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/cheyennephoto.
Cheyenne L Rouse
A canal west of Wellton mirrors the cloud-filled skies above in this photo by Karry Byrd of Wellton. See more of her photos at instagram.com/desertdweller43.
A canal west of Wellton mirrors the cloud-filled skies above in this photo by Karry Byrd of Wellton. See more of her photos at instagram.com/desertdweller43.
Karry Byrd
Still water at sunset along the Salt River proved irresistible to Jeremy Johnson of Mesa. He made this photo of Red Mountain in the Tonto National Forest.
Still water at sunset along the Salt River proved irresistible to Jeremy Johnson of Mesa. He made this photo of Red Mountain in the Tonto National Forest.
Jeremy Johnson
Snap! A tiger opens wide for a tasty treat at Out of Africa Wildlife Park near Camp Verde. Lauren Elverum, who snapped this shot during a photo workshop at the park, says that she and her husband are regular visitors. See more of her photos at instagram.com/throughmyeyesonlyy.
Snap! A tiger opens wide for a tasty treat at Out of Africa Wildlife Park near Camp Verde. Lauren Elverum, who snapped this shot during a photo workshop at the park, says that she and her husband are regular visitors. See more of her photos at instagram.com/throughmyeyesonlyy.
Lauren Elverum
Artist Tato Caraveo works on a new mural in progress on Phoenix's Roosevelt Row. Photographer Lori A. Johnson of Phoenix writes that the artists were hoping to finish in time for First Friday artwalk. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lajphotos.
Artist Tato Caraveo works on a new mural in progress on Phoenix's Roosevelt Row. Photographer Lori A. Johnson of Phoenix writes that the artists were hoping to finish in time for First Friday artwalk. See more of her photos at instagram.com/lajphotos.
Lori A. Johnson
Seven-year-old Reuben Ringlero Jr. turned his photographic eye on his father, Reuben Sr., during this Laveen sunset. See more photos at instagram.com/luv2edit.
Seven-year-old Reuben Ringlero Jr. turned his photographic eye on his father, Reuben Sr., during this Laveen sunset. See more photos at instagram.com/luv2edit.
Reuben Ringlero Jr.
A magnificent blue heron has found a peaceful perch at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert in this photo by Youlanda White.
A magnificent blue heron has found a peaceful perch at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert in this photo by Youlanda White.
Youlanda White
Always pause to enjoy the sunset. Or you might miss one like this! Sindy Diaz of Scottsdale paused along the Phon D Sutton Recreation Area near the Salt River. See more of her photos at instagram.com/sindy_ldb.
Always pause to enjoy the sunset. Or you might miss one like this! Sindy Diaz of Scottsdale paused along the Phon D Sutton Recreation Area near the Salt River. See more of her photos at instagram.com/sindy_ldb.
Sindy Diaz
Three generations of the Perry family were frozen in time by Adan Cortes of San Antonio. Cortes writes that the trio were all enjoying a slice of pizza at Skybar in Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/adan_cc.
Three generations of the Perry family were frozen in time by Adan Cortes of San Antonio. Cortes writes that the trio were all enjoying a slice of pizza at Skybar in Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/adan_cc.
Adan Cortes
Does this look like fun to you? Morgan Brechler of Mesa snapped this photo of Jordan Marvel, also from Mesa, on an adventure in Queen Creek Canyon. See more photos at instagram.com/mbrechler.
Does this look like fun to you? Morgan Brechler of Mesa snapped this photo of Jordan Marvel, also from Mesa, on an adventure in Queen Creek Canyon. See more photos at instagram.com/mbrechler.
Morgan Brechler
When you think of Arizona, what comes to mind? If it isn't mountains, maybe it should be! The state has nearly 200 named ranges, including the Catalina Mountains in this photo by Ken Erickson of Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dilbertaz.
When you think of Arizona, what comes to mind? If it isn't mountains, maybe it should be! The state has nearly 200 named ranges, including the Catalina Mountains in this photo by Ken Erickson of Tucson. See more of his photos at instagram.com/dilbertaz.
Ken Erickson
These two are best buddies, says Amanda Collier of Chandler about her son Andrew and his pal Woody. They were fishing on a "fun-day Sunday" at Canyon Lake. See more of her photos at instagram.com/gingerninja4980.
These two are best buddies, says Amanda Collier of Chandler about her son Andrew and his pal Woody. They were fishing on a "fun-day Sunday" at Canyon Lake. See more of her photos at instagram.com/gingerninja4980.
Amanda Collier
No, this isn't Sochi. We can ski here in Arizona, too! Hannah Thoreson of Scottsdale braved the winter chill at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hthoreson.
No, this isn't Sochi. We can ski here in Arizona, too! Hannah Thoreson of Scottsdale braved the winter chill at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. See more of her photos at instagram.com/hthoreson.
Hannah Thoreson
The sun's rays set cactus aglow in this desert landscape just west of the lower Verde River. Keith Robinson of Scottsdale was on hand to enjoy the view. See more of his photos at instagram.com/krobins27.
The sun's rays set cactus aglow in this desert landscape just west of the lower Verde River. Keith Robinson of Scottsdale was on hand to enjoy the view. See more of his photos at instagram.com/krobins27.
Keith Robinson
Did you know that a typical saguaro can live between 100 and 200 years? This beautiful example was spotted by Allison Mayes of Scottsdale off the Carefree Highway near The Boulders resort in Carefree. See more of her photos at instagram.com/amayesing1180.
Did you know that a typical saguaro can live between 100 and 200 years? This beautiful example was spotted by Allison Mayes of Scottsdale off the Carefree Highway near The Boulders resort in Carefree. See more of her photos at instagram.com/amayesing1180.
Allison Mayes
Here's a little dose of sunshine in the form of a sunflower, in this photo by Rosie Mu ñ oz of Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mrsmunoz8.
Here's a little dose of sunshine in the form of a sunflower, in this photo by Rosie Muñoz of Tucson. See more of her photos at instagram.com/mrsmunoz8.
Rosie Muñoz
Clouds and sun combine for a stunning view for Josie Fedo of Phoenix. She captured this scene on the Cathedral Rock summit trail in Sedona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/shunthesun.
Clouds and sun combine for a stunning view for Josie Fedo of Phoenix. She captured this scene on the Cathedral Rock summit trail in Sedona. See more of her photos at instagram.com/shunthesun.
Josie Fedo
Fall colors linger still along the banks of the Salt River in this photo by Ken Feighner of Mesa. See more of his photos at instagram.com/coffeeken.
Fall colors linger still along the banks of the Salt River in this photo by Ken Feighner of Mesa. See more of his photos at instagram.com/coffeeken.
Ken Feighner
Maci Lynch of Phoenix was "sharing" her water with her new friend, the baboon, explains Maci's mom, Kali Lynch. Kali Lynch writes that she grew up going to the Phoenix Zoo and now takes her family there. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kalijlynch.
Maci Lynch of Phoenix was "sharing" her water with her new friend, the baboon, explains Maci's mom, Kali Lynch. Kali Lynch writes that she grew up going to the Phoenix Zoo and now takes her family there. See more of her photos at instagram.com/kalijlynch.
Kali Lynch
"The pause in the day when everyone stops to watch the day end," writes Michelle Tarin of El Mirage. This was her view from Hole in the Rock at Papago Park in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
"The pause in the day when everyone stops to watch the day end," writes Michelle Tarin of El Mirage. This was her view from Hole in the Rock at Papago Park in Phoenix. See more of her photos at instagram.com/phxtarin.
Michelle Tarin