The Copper State

A great flight over southern Arizona today gave me several chances to capture images of the incredible variety of this amazing State. I have been working on collecting a set of images that portray the five "C"s that define this State. This is the second in that collection. Today's trivia test.....Can you list the five "C"s and what other image on this blog qualifies for the collection? Don't worry if you don't remember all five.....just ask any elementary school kid (http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/kids/five_Cs.htm).

This image was capture from about 1000 ft above Bisbee, AZ. I imagine these slag ponds contain the water used in the copper mining process. The image is not significantly enhanced. I hope your browser and monitor let you appreciate the bright copper color that make the landscape.

Finally, this aerial images (and others on this blog) would not be possible without the friendship and skills of Peter Sterling, president of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The platform for these shots is his plane that he pilots with the skills of a seasoned veteran. We have spent many wonderful hours together appreciating this great State from a vantage point that few others have the chance to enjoy. For those who know Peter, you may want to ask him about the Sterling Economic Forecast Indicators (SEFI). I just wouldn't use it as an investment tool quite yet.