The last rays of the setting sun retreat behind the vermillion cliffs surrounding iconic Horseshoe Bend. Details: Horseshoe Bend, part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona, is an iconic American landmark for good reason. The bend in the Colorado River 1,000 feet below is dramatic, the cliffs are…
Light runs down a curtain of red sandstone in a slot canyons of the American Southwest. Details: The area along the Arizona and Utah border is known for its narrow sandstone slot canyons, carved by the elements into elaborate and ornate shapes. While the canyon walls are orange in color,…
The shadow of the West Mitten rises against the East Mitten at sunset in this iconic western scene. Details: Most are familiar with this iconic scene from the American Southwest, but there are only a few weeks a year where the setting sun places the shadow of West Mitten in…
The calm, shallow waters of String Lake reflect the morning light on Teewinot and the Teton Range. Details: the long and shallow String Lake lies to the north of popular Jenny Lake. The waters are sheltered among the trees making it not only a great place to catch reflections of…
An old homestead barn is dwarfed by the majesty of Grand Teton on a late summer morning. Details: The Moulton Barns are icons of Grand Teton National Park. They stand as a reminder of the early Mormon settlers to the area, and the surrounding terrain and vegetation shows why the…
The last rays of the setting sun illuminate the cloud-topped jagged peaks of the Teton Range. Details: when my son first saw the Teton Range, he said “they look like fairy tale mountains,” and this image shows why. Like something out of an epic fable, the glacier-carved peaks of…