Old Tucson

I've spent many hours riding horseback through the soft, golden September hills surrounding Old Tucson. It is one the true last stands of the West. Symbols of cowboy and Indian lore greet the passing visitor in its architecture from Spanish beginnings, rusted iron implements and old wagon wheels.

Earth colors of interest include Quinacridone Gold and Terre Ercolano. There are strong contrasts of warm, rich darks and sunlight catches of Bismuth Vanadate Yellow. Symbolic cattle, horses, seeking shade in monoliths of Burnt Umber and Pale Cream Sandstone.

Old Tucson is surrounded by a magical country of sunshine and Joshua trees, teddy bear cholla, an occasional staghorn and giant saguaros that dot the rolling landscape like tall dark mounments on a golden plain.

The image, like Old Tucson, is a crossing of modern pillars and the western lure of horses.

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