….continued from the chapter “Apple Orchard in the Wilderness”
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The following year my sister Diane and I did two expeditions into the Superstitions, March and November 2006.
“A This video is from the November backpack, taken from the hill above the Ranch Ruin (Click me for “A Ride to Reavis Ranch”) you will experience the peace of this wilderness valley.
About that mysterious stone structure featured in this video. Over the years I have pieced together its purpose. When the ranch was active, a canal followed the contours from upper Reavis Creek to fill a pond down the hill from the house — I was shown the canal and walked it 2005. The structure was razed in the 1990’s, all that remains is the concrete foundation slab and, when I was there 2005 – 2008, scattered remains of the tile flooring. I am sure the pedestal above the house supported a water tank for a gravity water feed (“indoor plumbing”). Here is a link to more info about that site. The article does not discuss the water system.
Michael Stephen Wills Photography 
Do you know if at least some of those wispy clouds were dissipated airplane contrails?
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It did not register on my awareness at the time. It is possible, given the shapes.
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Sky is amazing!
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It does take over the photograph.
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So peaceful with the panoramic view. Seeing the landscape, the vegetation, and the sky makes the video an uplifting gallery of God’s immense creation. Michael, thanks for sharing.
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That it is….your visit is appreciated BigSkyBuckeye
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It’s so quiet and calm 🙂 Love the color of the sky 🙂
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Isn’t that fantastic? The photo was not enhanced, the sky and like in Arizona is indescribable, especially early spring, when this photo was taken.
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Amazing Michael 🙂
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Look at that sky! What a lovely place, captured so well.
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It leaves a mark on a person, to experience that. Good to hear from you, Kymber.,
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The light in your image is spectacular, wonderfully captured.
Have a nice day Michael!!!
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Thank You, Efi. Arizona light is stupendous, especially late fall and early spring.
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Good morning from Athens Michael!!! Wonderful place !!!!
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The contrasting colours of the sky and land in the image are quite spectacular, Michael. &
Your video reminded me of the outback in Australia. It can be so quiet and peaceful.
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I look back now and contemplate taking more materials, then remember how difficult it was to take when I managed to. Good to hear your favorable response, Carolyn.
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Your support is most appreciated, Ned!!
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Beautiful time of the year. It was a stunning photo, Michael. Great capture.
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Thank You, Miriam, for the compliment. In case you missed it….there is also a YouTube video.
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the YouTube is good. The last scene looks light an old well. Is it?
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When the ranch was active, a canal followed the contours from upper Reavis Creek to fill a pond down the hill from the house — I was shown the canal and walked it 2005. The structure was razed in the 1990’s, all that remains is the concrete foundation slab and, when I was there 2005 – 2008, scattered remains of the tile flooring. The pedestal above the house may have supported a water tank for a gravity water feed (“indoor plumbing”). Here is a link to more info about that site. The article does not discuss the water system. https://superstitionmountaintomkollenborn.blogspot.com/2012/04/going-home-to-reavis-ranch.html
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Very interesting history, Michael. Thank you for the link. I’ll look it up later on.
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My pleasure, Miriam
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