Lake Havasu LIVING Magazine

Photo Finish - Starry Night

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The clear, starry nights are amazing around Havasu. Just driving a few miles out of town opens a vista of breathtaking nighttime stargazing. “I have always liked this particular spot in Cattail Cove, so as soon as we had a clear night sky, I grabbed my gear to set up this photo. I used a Canon 5D Mark iii, using a Sigma 20mm lens, ISO 3200 with a F-stop of 1[...]

Photo Finish - Lasting Impression

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Tim Balsamo Using a Sony a99 camera, Tim captured this stunning sunset while visiting Rotary Park. “The photo was taken just hours after I had signed my lease last November, officially moving from NYC to Havasu. This was the first sunset I had ever experienced here, and it helped assure me that my decision to come here, although a bit crazy, was a good on[...]

Photo Finish Contest - My Daddy, My Hero

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This image was taken at Heather’s studio here in Havasu using a Canon Rebel T5. “I love to try new things when trying to capture a special moment in a family's life. One of our local firefighter families wanted to create an unforgettable image by showcasing how small their newest child is, while incorporating dad's fire gear. I'm so glad I was able to [...]

Photo Finish - Show of Colors

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The Arizona state flag perfectly reflects the colors of the lake and the rays of the setting sun. Sydney enjoys photographing people and feels that every face tells a story. “I love working with my subjects one-on-one, so I can get to know them and find the best way to represent them in an image.” About Sydney Costello My name is Sydney Costello, I'm [...]

Fading Light

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A lone cactus appears to be taking in the final rays of sunlight in the desert north of town. The starkness of the desert floor accentuates the green of the cactus while the cactus spines appear to shimmer in the fading light. The colors of the clouds and sky further accentuate the lack of contrast in the rocky foreground. Jamie snapped this shot off Chen[...]

Sailin’ Away

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Not every boat on the lake is about speed. Joe Morgan, a 28 year old student living in Lake Havasu, captured this photo off the back of a friend’s boat. “I enjoyed the way the sky was meshing with the water, it was truly mesmerizing and looked like a painting.” Joe used his IPhone 6 Plus to take the photo. About Joe Morgan Originally from Minnesota, I move[...]

Photo Finish -Lying in Wait

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Susan Stoker says there is danger in Lake Havasu City. “The danger of becoming accustomed to the beauty of the lake, the desert, and the wildlife that surrounds us every day. Whether my tool is a paint brush or a camera lens, nothing makes me happier than capturing the splendor of Lake Havasu City.” This photo of a coyote pup was taken at Contact Point on [...]

Photo Finish - Reflections

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It truly is amazing that a photo of this quality can now be taken with a Smartphone. The composition of this photo draws your eye to the distant sunset as well as to the beautiful reflection on the lake—not to mention the stunning beauty captured in the foreground. A very memorable photo. Karen Willman captured this beautiful sunset using her Galaxy S7 Ed[...]

Photo Finish - Serenity on the Lake

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Jana Shearer has been vacationing in Lake Havasu since 1970 and really enjoys getting out into the desert to take photos—especially in the winter and spring months. While not officially a resident of Havasu, Jana is excited to have recently purchased her retirement home here. Along with her husband, she hope to be living here permanently by 2017. “I have [...]

Photo Finish - A Cactus Point of View

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Kalen Marshall captured this shot while hiking with a friend near the cliffs at Crystal Beach. A native of Lake Havasu, Kalen remembers the moment she captured the photo using her Nikon D80, “We were just walking back from the cliffs watching the sunset hit. Suddenly, I saw this cactus and figured that this would look cool with the sunset in the backdrop. Ev[...]

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