A sunset for all near Payson, Arizona. Charles R. Wolfe photo
After some time away, here is a sampling of what I saw in my most recent explorations. I hope this presentation—with subtle themes that dance around landscape change—spurs your thinking without hyperlinks.
What are the messages from sunsets for all, landforms that substitute for pyramids, and how desert environments change?
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How do people interact with buildings, especially those that launched world-changing businesses, yet where homelessness remains?
At Acoma Pueblo, Continuity Reigns
Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, roadside near the first Sky City location, said to have been abandoned after lightning affected access. Charles R. Wolfe photo
Acoma Pueblo, Sky City, New Mexico, is the longest continually inhabited human settlement in the United States. Charles R. Wolfe photo
How the Desert Changes
Another form of human settlement is Quartzite in Arizona. Charles R. Wolfe photo
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa contrast with outlet stores on Interstate 10 between Banning and Palm Springs. Charles R. Wolfe photo
More Settlement Styles in the Desert
Palm Springs during Modernism Week; past and future city depicted at the U.S. Bank Building. Charles R. Wolfe photo
Midcentury Modern at the recently renovated Mojave Resort in Palm Desert. Charles R. Wolfe photo
Geology, Water, Irrigation, and Impacts
The Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve along the San Andreas Fault. Charles R. Wolfe photo
Once, there was a marina on the receding and toxic Salton Sea (created long ago after an irrigation gate stayed open upstream). Charles R. Wolfe photo
Former recreation and subdivision roads at the Salton Sea. Charles R. Wolfe photo
People, Buildings, Real and Imagined
Flagstaff at night: People and buildings. Charles R. Wolfe photo
Another form of people-building interaction in Flagstaff.
And What of a Roadside that Changed the World?
Where Microsoft began in 1975 in Albuquerque. Charles R. Wolfe photo
Kitty-corner to where Microsoft started 50 years ago. Albuquerque 2025. Charles R. Wolfe photo
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Great shot of the casino and outlet stores. I know that spot well.