Robert Thoresen The Tucson Rodeo Parade originated in February 1925. At that time it preceded the Tucson Rodeo and was a one-day event, both of which were conceived with the thought that they could benefit Tucson’s economy by attracting tourists. The plan worked! Now, more than ninety years later, both are going strong. The original…
Robert Thoresen Steve Piepmeier was out riding his bike again this past January. A cold winter storm blew rain through Quail Creek as he bicycled through units where soon new homes would be. His trusty pocket camera was able to capture One Moment of a beautiful late afternoon light breaking over the northern end of the…
Robert Thoresen A most pleasant Friday morning on February 26 found about a dozen members of the Photography Club of Quail Creek at the Franklin Automobile Museum. TripAdvisor ranks the museum number 25 of Things to Do in Tucson. Frank Hubbard (originally from upstate New York), was an old time car restorer in Tucson. He…
Robert Thoresen There were a few common denominators in February’s PCQC Photo Contest. The top finishers took advantage of southern Arizona’s summer monsoon season and all the photographs were taken in Quail Creek. Club President Jeff Krueger took the top honor with his image The Electric Sky. Since Jeff and Sharon came to Quail Creek…
Robert Thoresen The January contest was open to all Quail Creek residents, instituted as an annual open event by club members in 2013. Again, there was a very large submission of entries with two of the three places garnered by non-club members. Mike Tumchewics returned to the winner’s circle (won open contest in January 2013,…
Robert Thoresen At the western foothills of the Rincon Mountains and the eastern terminus of Speedway Boulevard is Tanque Verde Ranch (Green Tank or Pool). Pima Indians first settled here in the 1600s near the Cottonwood Grove. Ranching commenced in the 1860s. Dude ranching came to the wash in the 1920s. Twenty members of the…
Robert Thoresen December’s contest theme was After Dark. There were 21 entries from which the three outside judges could select. A bright, full moon on a dark, crisp October evening in Quail Creek is a beautiful experience. Jon Williams placed first with his photograph October Full Moon. Jon wanted to photograph in a manner that…
Second Place: John Standquist – Beach Feet Third Place: Steve Piepmeier – Sole a la Cart Robert Thoresen A definition is needed for this article. How is “feet” defined? Thanks to the on-line Free Dictionary by Farlex for assistance. Feet (fi:t, fet) noun. The plural of foot. At someone’s feet as someone’s discipline. To be run…
Robert Thoresen Seven festivals abound in the area in November. Two compete on the second weekend: the Tucson Celtic Festival and the Empire Ranch Roundup. Last year the club took in the Celtic Festival. This year it would be the Empire Ranch Roundup. Fifteen members got off to an early start to make it in…
Robert Thoresen Steve Piepmeier’s first place photo was taken on a PCQC photo shoot last May at the White Stallion Ranch in Marana. Prior to the afternoon’s ranch hand rodeo, Russell True, a general manager and primary owner of the facility, gave a fine talk on the use of the lariat while seated on his…