Tonto National Forest (elev. ~6500') between Payson and Camp Verde (yes, he occasionally takes a picture while driving   ;-)

[Forest]

Just a few miles later, coming down the other side to Camp Verde

[valley]

First hint of red rock between Cottonwood and Sedona (just south of Red Rock State Park)

[red rock]

First view of Sedona from southern approach on 89A

[Sedona]