The Unexpected Beauty of a Southern Utah Hidden Canyon
When a navigation pin failed in Southern Utah, a unexpected turn revealed this stunning compressed view of ancient rock strata near Mexican Hat. Read the story behind the shot!
Fresh Snow on the Red Rock Cliffs of Zion National Park
An unexpected overnight snowfall in Zion National Park transformed red sandstone cliffs into a high-contrast winter wonderland. See how timing and composition captured this vista.
Mistakes and Magenta Skies: Sunset over Arches National Park
An unexpected winter sunset erupted into a blaze of magenta and gold over Arches National Park. Here is the story of a roadside capture over ancient petrified dunes.
Roadside Relic: The Elberta Sinclair Station
Discover the story behind the historic 1917 Elberta Sinclair Station in rural Utah, a relocated mining-era relic captured along Highway 6.
Midday Black and White Photography at Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park
Skip the 3:00 AM crowds and see Mesa Arch in a new light. Discover how your ultra-wide lens and black-and-white processing transform high midday sun into a striking, high-contrast desert study.
Winter Quiet Over Canyonlands National Park
When bad weather chases the crowds away from Canyonlands, the real drama begins. Explore how flat winter light and a distant 1950s mining road reveal the massive scale of the White Rim bench.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes in Morning Blue Hour
Explore Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park during the morning blue hour. Discover the geology of star dunes and landscape photography tips for southern Utah.
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.
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.
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.
Long Dong Silver: Finding Utah’s Hidden Desert Spire
Exploring the remote desert badlands of Hanksville, Utah to track down Long Dong Silver, a towering rock spire hidden among eroded clay ridges.
Storm Over the Sentinel: Kodachrome Basin State Park
An afternoon thundershower creates a dramatic curtain of rain behind an ancient sand pipe formation in Utah's Kodachrome Basin State Park.
Canyonlands Sunrise: Five Minutes of Golden Light
A brief five-minute window of golden morning light breaks through heavy winter clouds over Canyonlands National Park. Read the story behind the shot.
Sunrise at Delicate Arch
Relive a memorable pre-dawn trek on slick rock to Delicate Arch in Utah’s Arches National Park, complete with beautiful pastel morning light, a lesson learned, and stunning scenery.
Moonscape Overlook Utah: Capturing the Lunar Badlands in Morning and Evening Light
Experience the otherworldly bentonite clay hills of Utah's Moonscape Overlook. See how changing morning and evening light transforms this dramatic landscape.