The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert Arizona was the camera club in Tucson's latest 'trek.' The park has 7 ponds, surrounded by hiking trails, surrounded by a series of nondescript shopping malls, and beyond that, residential areas in a suburban setting. You park at the library, walk behind it, and this amazing natural world of about 100 plus acres is a total surprise. The cormorants (pictured above) were plentiful and interesting to photograph gliding along, taking off, landing, and fishing for breakfast. This camera club has been a treasure - I'm learning so much about photography opportunities within just a few hours drive and anything under 3 hours drive here is considered very close and an easy day trip.
Wow, am I seeing double? Great capture. And nice information about the Water Ranch. I have been to Gilbert but didn't know about the park. I will check it out next time I am there.
Wowy serenity captured! Interesting how people experience the longity of distances. A three hours drivei is 2/3 of driving throug Holland from top to bottom (or reverse). So quite a journey ;)
@stimuloog Had to laugh as I totally agree with how absurd it sounds to say a 3 hour drive is a 'day trip.' In the Midwest where I've spent most of my adult life, 3 hours would be a weekend away, minimum!
February 13th, 2026
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