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Title
Mountain Shadows Resort 1993
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Film Photo
Description
ONE OF MY SOLD IMAGES, AVAILABLE AGAIN
Restored film photograph of Mountain Shadows resort in 1993, with nearby Camelback Mountain and palm trees reflected in its beautiful aqua blue swimming pool. Image was shot early on a summer morning, when no people were at the pool. Both the mountain and resort have long been beloved landmarks of Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Camelback Mountain derived its name from its shape, for it resembles the hump and head of a kneeling camel. Mountain Shadows derived its name from being in the shadow of Camelback Mountain.
Mountain Shadows resort is where my senior prom was held, and where my family and I stayed in 1993. Summer rates were then $59 a night, a bargain for such an upscale resort. On the other hand, it was the off-season, with temperatures well above 100 degrees, even by 8 a.m.
Sadly for many of us who have great memories of this hotel, especially during our high school and college years, demolition began on the landmark 55-year-old property in February 2014. The resort closed in 2004 and was boarded up for ten years. I'm told that plans for redevelopment call for a boutique hotel and homes. Trusting that a wise investor purchased this beautiful landmark, and someday I'll learn the rest of the story.
Personal note: Area hotels--specifically Mountain Shadows, The Biltmore, and the Safari Hotel--would allow me and my friends to swim at no charge, and use their lockers. Perhaps they hoped that in a few years we would return. That's what what we did. Great PR. Great memories.
Copyright 1993-2014 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved
Minolta film camera
Scanned and restored from original photograph
Featured on the homepage of Beauty, August 2014, Premium FAA Artists, September 2014. Featured in Travel Art and No Place Like Home, May 2019; USA Photographers Only and All Arizona, November 2022; Just Perfect, January 2023; Camera Art Group, February 2023; The Art Workshop, Compact Digital Camera Photographers, 10 Plus, and Serenity Inspiring Images, July 2023; The Meandering Photographer, August 2023; Seasons of the Trees, September 2023; Intent of the Artist, October 2023..
SOLD November 25, 2022 as a framed and matted 16" x 11.5" print to an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma art collector. Print material: Luster Photo Paper, Frame: Black Wood (CRQ13), Top Mat: White with Black Core. Finishes: 1/8" Clear Acrylic - Foam Core Mounting. Nice choices! Thank you for choosing my work!
SOLD August 27, 2023 to a Liberty, Missouri buyer, who chose a framed and matted 16"x11.5" print for a total size of 21.5"x17." Black wood frame with an indigo mat and luster photo paper: Beautiful!
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August 20th, 2014
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Sales Sheet
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Congratulations on your sale, Connie!
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you very much, Kathy! You have a new follower. Enjoyed reading your bio and finding some things in common.
Cornelius, NC - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Amy! I just read your bio and browsed through your impressive greeting cards. Loved learning that you, too, have a degree in graphic design. Sure comes in handy in photography, doesn't it!
Kenmore, WA - United States
Congratulations on your sale of this photo. This looks like a place I'd like to visit!
Connie Fox replied:
You would have loved it, Shirley. I heard it was torn down, but I need to see that for myself!
Aiken, SC - United States
Connie, this is a beautiful image. Your work deserves to be FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer”. Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Aug-Sept 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 8-29-2023)
Aiken, SC - United States
Congrats Connie on your sale.
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you very much, Steve. I'm humbled by how well this little snapshot has done. Grateful.
Omaha, NE - United States
Beautiful light. Congratulations on the sale.
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Nikki. It was indeed a splendid morning, and the light was beautiful. Golfers were already returning, for it was too hot for them by 8 a.m.!
Spicewood, TX - United States
Congrats on your sale!
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Tod and Cynthia! Your kindness (like that of others below) led me to follow your work. It's very impressive. Congratulations, in turn, for all of your well-deserved sales.
State College, PA - United States
Congrats on your sale!
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Andrea. You have a new follower, by the way. I love the muted tones throughout your impressive portfolio, and enjoyed reading your bio.
Katy, TX - United States
Warmest thanks to the August 27 Liberty, Missouri buyer of "Mountain Shadows Resort 1993" as a framed and matted 16"x11.5" print. Total size: 21.5"x17". I love your choices. Thank you for choosing my work. You made my day!
Coal Center, PA - United States
I am very pleased to feature your lovely photo in ‘Serenity Inspiring Photography!’ Please add it to the “2023 Third Quarter FEATURED IMAGES Gallery” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 7/7/23
Katy, TX - United States
Stefano Senise, thank you for choosing this image as a homepage feature in 10 Plus!
Katy, TX - United States
Frank Casella, thank you for the feature! Since I scanned this old film image, I trust that the scanner's presence as a second camera qualifies it for your Compact Digital Camera Photographers group! I appreciate the exposure.
Katy, TX - United States
A personal favorite memory . . Thanks so much, Debra, for featuring this restored film photograph in The Art Workshop!
Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Goodyear, AZ - United States
very cool image, interesting sidebar
Connie Fox replied:
Many thanks, Bob, for the beautiful feature on the homepage of All Arizona and your generous comments! I'm delighted to have lived in your state for seven years and long to return. Like you, I love details that include the story behind the image, so I found your sidebar comment helpful..
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