A Personal Journal
In January or early February, the idea of Spring is distant. Enough so, that the question of whether or not a ground hog sees his (or her) shadow becomes more like worship. Either way, it almost always is six weeks away, and then some.
As Spring migrates north, trees bud out and the outdoor activities begin with preparing lawns, landscaping and parks for the increase of humans ending their hibernation indoors.
Brent
The Arizona Diamondbacks used to have a training facility in Tucson. I had visited on several occasions to photograph. However, the Diamondbacks built a new training facility in Scottsdale, and the ball fields, although very well kept, seem silent.
With my travels to Arizona, I stopped at the training facility to reminisce and photograph.
Brent
The temperature increases dramatically from yesterday as a warm front rises from the south. Mostly light clouds pass overhead in a light breeze.
The mid afternoon brings darker skies and distant sounds like big trucks passing on the highway, but there are no trucks. Finally, the crack and rumble gives away the ominous presence of thunderstorms.
The wind picks up as the rain begins and then pours. Pea-sized hail slams against the house and onto the patio. Lightning illuminates the skyline.
Almost as quickly as it came, the storm passes and sunshine is peaking through.
Brent
D. Brent Miller 