Canyons

Canyons take on all shapes and sizes – from the grand vistas of Canyonlands and Grand Canyon National Parks, to the surprisingly lush interior of Zion Canyon, each one of these places has something special to offer.

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Bryce Canyon Sunrise

The rising sun bursts over the horizon casting an orange glow on the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Mesa Arch Sunburst

The sun sets the underside of this arch on fire as it rises to kiss the edge and leave a beauitful sunburst
The Crux

The trail to Angel's Landing is known to be perilous, with sheer cliffs dropping away thousands of feet on either side. This section in particular is the most exposed. @ Zion National Park, UT
False Kiva Sunset

A colorful sunset at False Kiva has always been an elusive setting. I was lucky enough to capture this one when I stayed after everyone else left, and had the whole place to myself.
Upward to Angel's Landing

A hiker ascends the trail to Angel's Landing on a wet and stormy day in Zion National Park, UT
Dead Horse Point Sunrise

Sunrise illuminates select rock faces with golden light at Dead Horse Point near Moab, UT
Twilight Kiva

A series of many many exposures blended together during which I ran all around the scene popping my flalsh to strategically reveal the details of this location
Storm Breaking in Zion Canyon

After waiting for several hours and through rain and cold on top of Angel's Landing, the weather finally began to clear and light beams broke through to illuminate the canyon floor in Zion National Park
Pre-dawn at Horseshoe Bend

I slept beneath a blanket of stars at the edge of Horseshoe Bend to awake to this grand sight
Glowing Hoodoos

Side lighting makes the hoodoos glow in Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Toroweap East

Facing east at sunrise, one can see the sheer clliffs of Toroweap Point illuminated by the rising sun.
Cape Royal Sunset

As the sunset on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, beams of light began to form, filtering through the distant ridges to illuminate Cape Royal in golden light for a brief time.
Point Imperial Panorama

The vista from Imperial Point is breathtaking at sunrise - this is the highest point in Grand Canyon National Park.
Downpour at Green RIver Overlook

A large, violent thunderstorm releases a downpour in the distance at Green River Overlook in Canyonlands National Park.
Tree in a Canyon

It is hard to believe this cottonwood can survive in the depths of this canyon.
Layers of Stone B&W

The Grand Canyon recedes into the distance, revealing an interesting study of layers created by the stormy atmosphere and iconic ridge lines.
Tatahatso Morning

As the sun rises to the east, Tatahatso takes on the first hints of warm color and the cliffs of the Grand Canyon illuminate warmly.
Tatahatso Afternoon

Clouds fill the sky, attempting to hide the sun on this summer afternoon at Tatahatso Point.