Reflections on Lake Manly: Full Moon Over Death Valley
Rare morning at Lake Manly, Death Valley: a full moon sets behind the snow-capped Panamint Range, mirrored in the lake's glassy water. Cool pre-dawn blues and pale rose wash the salt flats, creating a tranquil, otherworldly reflection that highlights the fleeting presence of water in this arid landscape."
Winter Sunrise Lighting Up Canyonlands National Park
Catch the drama of a winter sunrise in Canyonlands National Park as morning light ignites the sandstone towers of Moab, Utah.
Unlocking a Hidden Southwest Wonder
Discover the remote beauty of Arizona's Coal Mine Canyon. Read about camping on the rim, navigating rough two-track roads in my Sprinter van, and capturing dramatic desert storm light.
Mono Lake Sand Tufa Towers: A Morning on Navy Beach
Discover the delicate sand tufa towers of Navy Beach at Mono Lake. Explore Eastern Sierra landscape photography tips, local travel insights, and camera gear setups.
Twilight at the Alien Egg Hatchery
Deep in the remote Bisti Badlands lies a small, highly localized area known as the Alien Egg Hatchery, home to these whimsically eroded hoodoos found nowhere else on Earth. This single twilight image highlights the eerie, cracked textures of these bizarre formations under the soft blue hour light. Read the full story behind navigating this desert wilderness and the fascinating geology that created these surreal sandstone monoliths.
San Francisco Skyline and Crescent Moon at Twilight from Treasure Island
Catch the San Francisco skyline glowing at twilight from Treasure Island, featuring a rare fog-less evening with the crescent moon hanging over the city and the bay.
Golden Hour Light on Cedar Breaks Hoodoos
Discover the stunning geologic formations and evening light of Cedar Breaks National Monument at 11,000 feet in Utah's high country.
MONTEZUMA'S CASTLE: A QUICK ARIZONA ROADSIDE DISCOVERY
Read about visiting Montezuma's Castle near Sedona, Arizona, featuring a black and white photo of the ancient Sinagua cliff dwelling.
Boot Arch: Twilight and Textures in the Alabama Hills
Explore the scenic beauty of Boot Arch in California's Alabama Hills. Discover local history, composition tips, and twilight photography from Lone Pine.
Sunset Over the Boulder Flatirons from Chautauqua Park
Experience the magic of a fiery Colorado sunset over the iconic Flatirons at Chautauqua Park in Boulder. The story, geology, and fine art landscape photography behind this unforgettable Front Range vista.
The Mystery of the Zooming Rocks: Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa
Discover the story behind Death Valley's famous sailing stones. Take a journey across the grueling road to Racetrack Playa and see how low-angle composition captured this desert phenomenon.
The Magic of Wizard Island: Exploring Crater Lake
Discover the volcanic history and dramatic light behind this classic shot of Wizard Island at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.
Capturing Burney Falls: Long Exposure Waterfall Photography
Discover the story behind capturing Northern California's famous 129-foot spring-fed waterfall, including technical long exposure camera settings and volcanic geology insights.
Frozen Falls: Winter Magic in Zion National Park’s Narrows
Escape the summer heat with a journey into Zion National Park’s frigid winter canyon walls. Discover how water, frost, and Jurassic sandstone came together to create a frozen ice waterfall deep within The Narrows.
The Unpredictible Column: Capturing a Geyser Reflection in Yellowstone
When a geothermal eruption suddenly surges into the sky, quick thinking is everything. Discover how capturing a low-angle mineral reflection transformed a fleeting Yellowstone plume into a striking composition.