Southwest Landscapes

Pot Of Gold

The search for the pot of gold begins at the end of the rainbow, likely just behind the saguaro!

Many Contrasts and Textures

One simple scene with so many contrasts. Warm foreground light to cool clouds. Soft dune lines to spikey growth. Smooth to rough. Those are just a few of the great textures at White Sands National Monument, NM.

Coffee Pot Rock

Coffee Pot Rock is the central geological landmark in West Sedona, AZ

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Rainbow Vista Sunset

Last light casts its glow on the many colorful rocks at Rainbow Vista

Turret Arch Formation

A sunset glow highlights the full rock formation of Turret Arch at Arches National Park, Utah

Sky Drama

Placid dunes contrast with a dramatic monsoon sky over White Sands National Monument, MN.

Proudly Standing

While some areas weather and wither away, this proud rock stands tall on its weathering base.

Mesa Arch

The expanse of Mesa Arch glows in the morning light, at Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky, Utah

Hiding The Sun

The strong outline of Balanced Rock is pronounced by the sun behind it

Sunrise Contrast

First morning's light works its magic on the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Desert Calm

The calm, undisturbed sands of White Sands National Monument, NM, contrast with troubled sky of monsoon season.

Sunset Glow

Warm light from the setting sun casts across the valley below Mount Sneffels

Cleansing Flow

Even flowing water can be cleansing, as the Little Colorado River picks up soil and lives up to its nickname of "Chocolate Falls"

California Pass

At a staggering elevation near 13,00 feet above sea level, California Pass is this of air, but not of beauty

Hart Prairie Sunset

The sky becomes the star of a late night shoot at Hart Prairie, Flagstaff, AZ