Elephant Head Mountain Vista
by Janet Marie
Title
Elephant Head Mountain Vista
Artist
Janet Marie
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Elephant Head, is a prominent 2000' natural landmark, in the Santa Cruz Valley, just south of Tucson, Arizona (USA).
This massive, granite, craggy, peak, sweeps majestically skyward at the western end of the Santa Rita Mountains. It thrusts its head west of the better-known, Mount Hopkins and Mount Wrightson. You can see the peak from certain vantages in western Tucson (like Saguaro National Park), and from Interstate 19 south of Tucson.
Here, I have stopped onto the Frontage Road, off Interstate 19, to photograph this impossible to miss, scenic view, of this famous landmark. I am glad not to be driving, as this, "Elephant Head Mountain Vista," can be quite a distraction while traveling this route. One of the scenic landscapes we look forward to seeing, while traveling to and from Tubac, Arizona. We will have that opportunity again, as we have submitted artwork in an upcoming Art Show at βTubac Center Of The Arts.β
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July 10th, 2019
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Janet Marie
Featured in "Beauty of Arizona" Art Group, February 18, 2022. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janetπ΅
Gary McJimsey
Splendid landscape photography. LF
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Gary! A cloud-filled sky showing off the landscape. Elephant Head is a prominent natural landmark, seen on the far left of the image. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites.
Chance Kafka
you are most welcome for the comment. Riding passenger on I-19 northbound does allow some fantastic views of this range - it is fun to watch how they change form as the perspective changes!
Jerry Bokowski
Very nice panorama of our Santa Rita mountains, Janet. We are so blessed to be surrounded by majestic mountains here in Tucson.....fav / like
Janet Marie replied:
I am glad you chose to express such delightful words about this. It was beautiful winter day for us to enjoy the beauty of this area outside of Tucson. We are blessed for sure to live amongst such magnificent diversity. I appreciate your words expressed and for choosing it as a favorite. ππππ
Chance Kafka
Beautiful capture of the Santa Rita Mountains. Agree completely, it is a distraction while driving I-19 sometimes!
Janet Marie replied:
I just wanted to share a full view of the underrated Santa Rita Mountain range, from an Eastside view. A driver can glance at it every so often, but the passenger traveling Interstate 19 Northbound, can stare out the window and enjoy the scenic ride. Thank you for stopping by to comment on this one. I glad to know you feel itβs beautiful. I appreciate that. Janet π
Kate Brown
Beautiful view, love the clouds! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Kate. You are so sweet to stop by and share your lovely words expressed about this. I am glad you love the clouds and feel this is beautiful. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet π
Johanna Hurmerinta
Gorgeous pov and view. LF
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you, Johanna, for your lovely comment about this marvelous vista, that brings great pleasure, as one travels this highway. I am glad you like it and feel it's gorgeous. I appreciate knowing that, and for choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet π
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