Landscapes

Convict Lake
"Roadside Attraction"
I remember as a kid being super excited to see this this seasonal waterfall just east of Superior, Arizona. Although I'm no longer a kid, I still get stoked any time there is water rushing through this series of waterfalls. I am unsure of it's proper name, it is known as Apache Leap Falls as well as Queen Creek Waterfall. Whatever name you choose to call it, with all of the heavy rain last week it was running full force. If you choose to venture out and see it for your self I offer a word of caution; the rocks are extremely slippery when wet. Also, for the love of common sense.....PLEASE do not stop your vehicle ON the highway or cross the very busy road. You can access this area by walking under the bridge
Smoky Mountain Mist
Sunrise at Cades Cove in the Great Smokey Mountains
"God's Land"
"God's Land" ~ "We never really own anything during our brief stay on earth. God just loans the earth to us while we're here. It was God's property before you arrived, and God will loan it to someone else after you die. You just get to enjoy it for a while." ~ Dr. Rick Warren
"A Quiet Room"
This is Honeymoon Arch in Mystery Valley. This arch was more than likely inhabited long ago by Native people (as evidenced by the granaries in the upper right corner). I couldn't help but imagine what their traditions may have included. "But when you pray, go into your [most] private room, and, closing the door, pray to your Father, Who is in secret; and your Father, Who sees in secret, will reward you in the open" ~ Matthew 6:6 Without going into detail or answering any personal questions, if any of you pray, please say a prayer for me. It'd be much appreciated! Thank you & God Bless
"The Lost City"
While viewing this scene in Bryce Canyon through the lens it looked to me like a forgotten city or an old deserted castle. 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. ~ Matthew 6:19-21
"Bryce Canyon Trail"
The trail to the bottom of Bryce Canyon is very steep but it is quite a rewarding experience. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." ~ Psalm 23:4
"The Watchman"
While in Bryce Canyon this weekend I realized that Zion was a mere hour and a half away & it would be a travesty not to make a visit.. This is a shot of the Watchman and the Virgin River in Zion National Park. I hope you enjoy
"A Moment With God"
A sunrise communion at Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park.
"From the Ground Below"
"Rock formations at Bryce Canyon"
"HooDoo"
While most seem to shoot Bryce Canyon using predominantly a wide angle lens I opted to shoot mostly with a telephoto in order to dissect it a bit. If you look closely in the upper left of this image you will notice several little dots (people). I chose to leave these in the image in hopes of showing a sense of scale. I hope you enjoy......
"Overlook"
"Totem Pole Silhouette"
"The Mitten"
"Obligitory"
One can not visit Monument Valley and not do the obligatory Mitten shot. Here it is....... I hope you enjoy.
"The Bulldogs"
Here is the view as the sun set at the Salt River illuminating the Bulldog Mountains
A Nod to the Gods
I almost did not make the trip up to Monument Valley due to the road conditions. Yet I felt a very strong force pushing me to make the trip. I was a little disappointed yesterday when I arrived after driving in the snow for three plus hours and found no snow at all at Monument Valley. Even in 21 degree temps this particular morning I was grinning from ear to ear when I found the valley dusted with snow. I think the photography Gods were smilin' down on me
Taking Shape
The Guardian
As I stood mesmorized at the sight of the Canyon before me, I could not help but wonder how many people, photographers, sunrises, & storms has this old gnarly tree witnessed. I almost felt that I should pay homage to it in order to pass by. One thing is certain, that old gnarly tree is still standing guard over Yaki Point. Image made at Yaki Point, Grand Canyon
Flowing Haired Maiden
Some amazing light inside Lower Antelope Canyon
Sunrise at Woods Canyon Lake
A mixture of smoke from a nearby forest fire & moisture in the cause a magnificent sunrise at Woods Canyon Lake
An old stable & cattle corral shrouded with Fall colors a few miles from the entrance to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
The Journey
This was shot at Horseshoe Bend near Page, AZ. Again, it was my intention to escape from the "run of the mill" obligatory overlook shots & create something different.
Enter Sandman
Light beams & sand from deep inside Upper Antelope Canyon.
Sunset illuminated Canyon Lake with snow capped Four Peaks in the distance.
A fallen maple leaf nestled on a rock in Workman Creek
Escape
Just as the early morning sun begins to fill the canyon at Bear Canyon Lake
Autumn Confetti
Recently I have primarily been focusing on the more intimate details of the season, on this image I decided to give more of the full view. You can see the forest floor carpeted with the different colors of Fall. I Hope you enjoy.....
Crescent Storm
A late summer storm rolling into Crescent Lake in the White Mountains.
Long Hot Summer
A view of Monument Valley from 1,000 ft above at Hunts Mesa
Autumn at Workman Creek Falls
Fall colors adorn a small stream makes it's way to Workman Creek Falls where it plummets 200 feet down to continue it's way through Workman Creek
Kind of Blue
As the last bit of light filters out of the canyon the landscape takes on a different tone. I borrowed the title from the 1959 jazz album "Kind of Blue" from Miles Davis. It was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the image. Much like the album it has a "blue" feel but it also has a few different layers to it. Image made at Pima Point, Grand Canyon South Rim
Bad Moon Rising
A view of the nearly full moon rising up behind the Superstition Mountains near Apache Junction, AZ
Alstrom Sunset
Sunset at Lake Powell's Alstrom Point
The View
After a long & arduous journey high above Monument Valley we reached our destination; Hunts Mesa. I do believe that everyone was in agreement once we caught a glimpse of the view before us that it simply doesn't get much better than this.