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Golden Fields & Blue Mountains July 9, 2009. Taken in Montana, Madison River Valley, just after a storm.

2009-11-12T16:24:45Z

Gordon Smith
Golden Fields & Blue Mountains July 9, 2009. Taken in Montana, Madison River Valley, just after a storm.

Day 28: Lonely Traveler: This is perhaps my favorite shot from this magical location. This rock has a long and lonely trail and the textures of the Playa are on full display here.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 28: Lonely Traveler: This is perhaps my favorite shot from this magical location. This rock has a long and lonely trail and the textures of the Playa are on full display here.

Fire in the Sky October 2009 Another day in southwest Montana and another gorgeous sunrise to share. This little cabin is a favorite of mine and I photograph it whenever I visit Big Sky C ...

2009-11-12T16:24:49Z

Gordon Smith
Fire in the Sky October 2009 Another day in southwest Montana and another gorgeous sunrise to share. This little cabin is a favorite of mine and I photograph it whenever I visit Big Sky C ...

Day 10: Zabriski Point and Manly Beacon in Soft Light This panorama is from 2 shots stitched together. Altogether, it's a mile from Manly Beacon on the left to the trailhead on the far ri ...

2009-08-19T07:07:20Z

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Day 10: Zabriski Point and Manly Beacon in Soft Light This panorama is from 2 shots stitched together. Altogether, it's a mile from Manly Beacon on the left to the trailhead on the far ri ...

Day 12: Head in the Clouds

2009-08-19T07:07:20Z

Gordon Smith
Day 12: Head in the Clouds

Day 30: Dawn in Montana. This rustic cabin caught my attention.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

Gordon Smith
Day 30: Dawn in Montana. This rustic cabin caught my attention.

Day 16: Desert flowers in bloom, from Zion National Park.

2009-08-19T07:07:20Z

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Day 16: Desert flowers in bloom, from Zion National Park.

Day 42: Horseshoe Bend, Montana Style. This curve in the stream reminded me of the more-famous Horseshoe Bend in Arizona. This is another shot of my favorite cabin, a familiar friend in t ...

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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Day 42: Horseshoe Bend, Montana Style. This curve in the stream reminded me of the more-famous Horseshoe Bend in Arizona. This is another shot of my favorite cabin, a familiar friend in t ...

Day 20: Green River Reflections of Gold. This was taken from the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park at sunrise.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 20: Green River Reflections of Gold. This was taken from the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park at sunrise.

Day 26: Aspens dancing.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 26: Aspens dancing.

Day 6: Brown Pool in the Subway Canyon of Zion National Park.

2009-07-11T23:37:27Z

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Day 6: Brown Pool in the Subway Canyon of Zion National Park.

Day 37: Red Barn

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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Day 37: Red Barn

Mother Nature's Grafitti August 2008 My favorite shot from Yellow Rock.

2009-07-21T16:20:36Z

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Mother Nature's Grafitti August 2008 My favorite shot from Yellow Rock.

Day 44: Yellow-bellied Marmots from Yellowstone National Park. These 2 were part of a larger family of at least 5 marmots that we saw here. I was hiking with only my wide-angle lens, but ...

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Day 44: Yellow-bellied Marmots from Yellowstone National Park. These 2 were part of a larger family of at least 5 marmots that we saw here. I was hiking with only my wide-angle lens, but ...

Day 19: The Next to Fall. This is another shot from my recent and highly memorable trip to the Grand Canyon's North Rim. This rock looked poised to tumble any moment.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 19: The Next to Fall. This is another shot from my recent and highly memorable trip to the Grand Canyon's North Rim. This rock looked poised to tumble any moment.

Day 11: Near Miss in Death Valley. These two rocks appear to have been headed for a collision, but have managed to just miss one another in their random movements along "la playa" in north ...

2009-08-19T07:07:20Z

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Day 11: Near Miss in Death Valley. These two rocks appear to have been headed for a collision, but have managed to just miss one another in their random movements along "la playa" in north ...

The Wave

2009-11-17T07:17:36Z

Gordon Smith
The Wave

July 8, 2009. This picture is from the Subway in Zion NP and was taken during an unexpected snow storm.

2009-07-07T23:24:39Z

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July 8, 2009. This picture is from the Subway in Zion NP and was taken during an unexpected snow storm.

Day 34: Flyfishing on the Madison River. I shot this fisherman from a distance with my 300mm lens. It really compressed the landscape well and brought the river, hill and distant mountain ...

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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Day 34: Flyfishing on the Madison River. I shot this fisherman from a distance with my 300mm lens. It really compressed the landscape well and brought the river, hill and distant mountain ...

Day 36: Big Clouds can fit in Big Sky country. This enormous cloud just hung right over this small lonely tree. The rest of the sky was clear.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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Day 36: Big Clouds can fit in Big Sky country. This enormous cloud just hung right over this small lonely tree. The rest of the sky was clear.

Another shot from our engagement session. I liked the yellow shoes.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Another shot from our engagement session. I liked the yellow shoes.

Day 33: Another shot of this beloved rustic cabin. This was a few minutes after the previous shot and the direct sunlight his the cabin. It was a great sight to behold.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Day 33: Another shot of this beloved rustic cabin. This was a few minutes after the previous shot and the direct sunlight his the cabin. It was a great sight to behold.

The Wave

2009-11-17T07:17:36Z

Gordon Smith
The Wave

Grand Prismatic Steamer (Spring). I tried to include some foreground elements here to give this a sense of location.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Grand Prismatic Steamer (Spring). I tried to include some foreground elements here to give this a sense of location.

Granite and Gold

2009-11-18T22:26:49Z

Gordon Smith
Granite and Gold

Snow begins to come to red rock country at unpredictable times. This shot is from the Subway in Zion National Park during a surprise snowstorm.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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Snow begins to come to red rock country at unpredictable times. This shot is from the Subway in Zion National Park during a surprise snowstorm.

Sunflower Arrangement. I've been shooting more with a large softbox and this subject was one that I liked. It's a learning experience. Please enjoy.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Sunflower Arrangement. I've been shooting more with a large softbox and this subject was one that I liked. It's a learning experience. Please enjoy.

Day 7: This shot was taken near smugglers cove, looking north towards Avila Beach. The waves crashed through the golden arch (not McDonald's)!

2009-07-12T14:32:33Z

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Day 7: This shot was taken near smugglers cove, looking north towards Avila Beach. The waves crashed through the golden arch (not McDonald's)!

Day 18: Grasses and the Great White Throne. Although this is a major landmark in Zion National Park, not a lot of people will take a picture of it that looks very good. I have not seen many ...

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

Gordon Smith
Day 18: Grasses and the Great White Throne. Although this is a major landmark in Zion National Park, not a lot of people will take a picture of it that looks very good. I have not seen many ...

DAY 14: I was at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon last weekend. This is my favorite shot from there: Woton's Throne is the most spectacular thing that I have seen in the Grand Canyon. It ...

2009-08-19T07:07:20Z

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DAY 14: I was at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon last weekend. This is my favorite shot from there: Woton's Throne is the most spectacular thing that I have seen in the Grand Canyon. It ...

Foggy day at Garrapata State Park, along Highway 1

2009-11-17T22:21:52Z

Gordon Smith
Foggy day at Garrapata State Park, along Highway 1

Montana

2009-11-17T07:17:36Z

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Montana

I recently took a trip to Big Sur, CA. This is one of my shots from Garrapata SP. I plan to share several from this great location over the next few days.

2009-11-16T13:28:26Z

Gordon Smith
I recently took a trip to Big Sur, CA. This is one of my shots from Garrapata SP. I plan to share several from this great location over the next few days.

July 7, 2009

2009-07-07T10:00:46Z

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July 7, 2009

Day 17: Air show

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 17: Air show

From the bear and wolf discovery center in West Yellowstone. This wolf's eyes were striking. Maybe he was hungry?

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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From the bear and wolf discovery center in West Yellowstone. This wolf's eyes were striking. Maybe he was hungry?

Day 21: Worshipping At Woton's Throne. Another shot from my recent Grand Canyon trip, this one is my favorite of the entire trip. I just was blown away by the more beautiful sunrise of my ...

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 21: Worshipping At Woton's Throne. Another shot from my recent Grand Canyon trip, this one is my favorite of the entire trip. I just was blown away by the more beautiful sunrise of my ...

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2009-07-30T12:40:02Z

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Subway Snow April 2009 This picture was a 2nd place winner in the Zion Staircase Gallery competition, 2009.

2009-08-19T00:53:34Z

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Subway Snow April 2009 This picture was a 2nd place winner in the Zion Staircase Gallery competition, 2009.

Day 27: Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is one of my favorite places in the world! The colors never cease to amaze me. This was taken from the Fairy Falls trail as it ...

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 27: Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is one of my favorite places in the world! The colors never cease to amaze me. This was taken from the Fairy Falls trail as it ...

Day 41: Grey day in Montana.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Day 41: Grey day in Montana.

Another shot from the Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center in West Yellowstone. This wolf slept the whole time I watched him except for this gargantuan yawn. Luckily, I was watching and ready ...

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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Another shot from the Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center in West Yellowstone. This wolf slept the whole time I watched him except for this gargantuan yawn. Luckily, I was watching and ready ...

Day 43: Cowboy Coffee. This dude was our tour guide on a wagon in Yellowstone Park. We had a very rainy day and tour, so the hot food and drink was very welcome. All the cowboys stayed d ...

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Day 43: Cowboy Coffee. This dude was our tour guide on a wagon in Yellowstone Park. We had a very rainy day and tour, so the hot food and drink was very welcome. All the cowboys stayed d ...

This is one of my favorite shots of the wave. This is the entrance to the wave looking back towards the way we came. I thought it was a very good subject for black and white.

2009-07-01T09:35:05Z

Gordon Smith
This is one of my favorite shots of the wave. This is the entrance to the wave looking back towards the way we came. I thought it was a very good subject for black and white.

Day 24: Another which I've recently processed from my trip to the Grand Canyon. When I saw this view, I was speechless. I don't really have an appropriate name for this picture. I'm not su ...

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

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Day 24: Another which I've recently processed from my trip to the Grand Canyon. When I saw this view, I was speechless. I don't really have an appropriate name for this picture. I'm not su ...

Golden Fields & Blue Mountains October 2008

2009-07-21T16:20:31Z

Gordon Smith
Golden Fields & Blue Mountains October 2008

This is a picture of the broader area at Toadstool Hoodoos, west of Page, AZ.

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
This is a picture of the broader area at Toadstool Hoodoos, west of Page, AZ.

Day 53: Rock Ground. I liked these rocks as I was walking the mountainside looking for photo subjects at sunset.

2009-11-03T05:57:58Z

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Day 53: Rock Ground. I liked these rocks as I was walking the mountainside looking for photo subjects at sunset.

Day 23: Yellowstone Park Wildflowers just south of Mt. Washburn during their middle summer spendor.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

Gordon Smith
Day 23: Yellowstone Park Wildflowers just south of Mt. Washburn during their middle summer spendor.

Ruined ranch house.

2009-11-17T07:09:35Z

Gordon Smith
Ruined ranch house.

Day 22: I tried to take a few more pro-looking shots at home with my favorite model and friend.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

Gordon Smith
Day 22: I tried to take a few more pro-looking shots at home with my favorite model and friend.

I recently shot some engagement photos for a friend. This is one of my favorite shots from the shoot. Shooting two happily engaged friends is a great way to spend a couple hours! Hope you ...

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
I recently shot some engagement photos for a friend. This is one of my favorite shots from the shoot. Shooting two happily engaged friends is a great way to spend a couple hours! Hope you ...

Orange-leaf Aspens.

2009-07-03T14:35:26Z

Gordon Smith
Orange-leaf Aspens.

Eternal Bathers July 2008

2009-07-21T16:20:36Z

Gordon Smith
Eternal Bathers July 2008

I like how black and white emphasizes the details in this rock study

2009-11-17T07:17:21Z

Gordon Smith
I like how black and white emphasizes the details in this rock study

This is a Star trail that was 90 minutes long, looking North. I set up my camera, started the exposure and went to bed. This exposure nearly drained 25% of my battery's power. However I wa ...

2009-03-24T08:19:00Z

Gordon Smith
This is a Star trail that was 90 minutes long, looking North. I set up my camera, started the exposure and went to bed. This exposure nearly drained 25% of my battery's power. However I wa ...

Day 9: A picture from on top of Coyote Buttes North, looking down on the "Wave".

2009-08-19T07:07:20Z

Gordon Smith
Day 9: A picture from on top of Coyote Buttes North, looking down on the "Wave".

Shielding the Little One

2009-06-26T10:35:17Z

Gordon Smith
Shielding the Little One

Although churches are not typical landscape shots, the churches of New Mexico become part of the landscape and the identity of that area. This particular church was a favorite of Georgia O' ...

2009-07-03T14:25:40Z

Gordon Smith
Although churches are not typical landscape shots, the churches of New Mexico become part of the landscape and the identity of that area. This particular church was a favorite of Georgia O' ...

Lunar Eclipse, Three Stages August 2007

2009-07-21T16:24:46Z

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Lunar Eclipse, Three Stages August 2007

Shell Cliffs Sunrise March 2008 This remarkable coastline is just south of the sleepy town of Avila Beach.

2009-07-21T16:19:57Z

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Shell Cliffs Sunrise March 2008 This remarkable coastline is just south of the sleepy town of Avila Beach.

Day 25: Yellowstone waterfall. I just processed this one and felt B&W was a better look than color.

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

Gordon Smith
Day 25: Yellowstone waterfall. I just processed this one and felt B&W was a better look than color.

Day 38: Another shot from Montana. Lone tree and Sphinx Mountain. (If you look carefully at a large version of this photo, you can see 2 red-tailed hawks in this tree.)

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

Gordon Smith
Day 38: Another shot from Montana. Lone tree and Sphinx Mountain. (If you look carefully at a large version of this photo, you can see 2 red-tailed hawks in this tree.)

The raining sky allowed water droplets to form on the top of these leaves that were already wet from the stream.

2009-07-03T14:35:26Z

Gordon Smith
The raining sky allowed water droplets to form on the top of these leaves that were already wet from the stream.

Day 31: Morning in the Forest

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

Gordon Smith
Day 31: Morning in the Forest

Untitled

2009-07-03T14:35:26Z

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Untitled

Shiprock at sunrise. There was a bit of haze in the atmosphere from some wildfires that had been burning in California at this time. I think the colors were a little bit different because of ...

2009-07-03T14:25:40Z

Gordon Smith
Shiprock at sunrise. There was a bit of haze in the atmosphere from some wildfires that had been burning in California at this time. I think the colors were a little bit different because of ...

Head in the Clouds

2009-07-27T16:52:24Z

Gordon Smith
Head in the Clouds

Day 5: "20-mule-wagon" from Death Valley, which is on display in the hottest place in this continent.

2009-07-10T23:47:47Z

Gordon Smith
Day 5: "20-mule-wagon" from Death Valley, which is on display in the hottest place in this continent.

Day 39: Old Yellowstone Lodge

2009-11-02T01:14:27Z

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Day 39: Old Yellowstone Lodge

Golden fields and Blue mountains. I waited for a long time for the sun to come out so I could take this shot. When the sun hit the grass, it lit up like thousands of candles for about 10 m ...

2009-09-04T00:08:24Z

Gordon Smith
Golden fields and Blue mountains. I waited for a long time for the sun to come out so I could take this shot. When the sun hit the grass, it lit up like thousands of candles for about 10 m ...

Badwater Dawn December 2006

2009-07-21T16:24:45Z

Gordon Smith
Badwater Dawn December 2006

Vortex September 2008 This is my first black and white shot (with sepia toning) that I felt good about. I'm really starting to see the potential strengths of this field.

2009-07-21T16:20:36Z

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Vortex September 2008 This is my first black and white shot (with sepia toning) that I felt good about. I'm really starting to see the potential strengths of this field.

Subway pools. Surreal and peaceful.

2009-10-06T09:19:40Z

Gordon Smith
Subway pools. Surreal and peaceful.

End of a Stormy Day at Cedar Breaks December 2008 The sun came through the clouds for about 5 minutes maximum before vanishing. However, the brief light made this scene one to remember fo ...

2009-08-19T00:53:34Z

Gordon Smith
End of a Stormy Day at Cedar Breaks December 2008 The sun came through the clouds for about 5 minutes maximum before vanishing. However, the brief light made this scene one to remember fo ...

Glacier Point is a fantastic view.

2009-01-03T15:00:59Z

Gordon Smith
Glacier Point is a fantastic view.

The Gateway #4

2009-07-03T14:46:48Z

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The Gateway #4

Purple Dawn January 2008

2009-07-21T16:19:56Z

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Purple Dawn January 2008

Above Chittenden Bridge the water is smooth and calm and then suddenly begins to drop and speed up before the Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone Rive

2009-08-20T00:29:59Z

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Above Chittenden Bridge the water is smooth and calm and then suddenly begins to drop and speed up before the Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone Rive

The Baths at Virgin Gorda

2009-01-11T05:27:25Z

Gordon Smith
The Baths at Virgin Gorda

Gooseberry Canyon #2

2009-03-24T08:05:32Z

Gordon Smith
Gooseberry Canyon #2

Paw Hole Patterns February 2009

2009-08-19T00:53:34Z

Gordon Smith
Paw Hole Patterns February 2009

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2009-08-26T22:11:02Z

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Aspen Trio November 2008

2009-08-19T00:53:34Z

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Aspen Trio November 2008

Applying for a permit for the Subway hike can be a dangerous and uncertain experience. I applied for a permit for the middle of April, expecting the weather to be mild but pleasant. A frea ...

2009-08-26T00:04:43Z

Gordon Smith
Applying for a permit for the Subway hike can be a dangerous and uncertain experience. I applied for a permit for the middle of April, expecting the weather to be mild but pleasant. A frea ...

Coal Pitts wash. I hoped to get a good picture of the East Temple from this location but it is not well seen. Instead I got a fairly unremarkable butte but it does show the nice open areas a ...

2009-10-06T09:19:39Z

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Coal Pitts wash. I hoped to get a good picture of the East Temple from this location but it is not well seen. Instead I got a fairly unremarkable butte but it does show the nice open areas a ...

These are the Towers of the Virgin. Although these are readily accessible, easily seen from the museum, they are not photographed as much as they deserve. This shot was taken at dawn on Me ...

2009-10-06T09:19:39Z

Gordon Smith
These are the Towers of the Virgin. Although these are readily accessible, easily seen from the museum, they are not photographed as much as they deserve. This shot was taken at dawn on Me ...

Jump In! February 2008 I jumped and didn't regret it.

2009-07-21T16:19:56Z

Gordon Smith
Jump In! February 2008 I jumped and didn't regret it.

Time for a sinister-appearing post. This spooky tree immediately caught my attention as I hiked through redwoods near Big Sur, CA. The spikey and bare branches made me think it'd be good i ...

2009-11-22T22:03:21Z

Gordon Smith
Time for a sinister-appearing post. This spooky tree immediately caught my attention as I hiked through redwoods near Big Sur, CA. The spikey and bare branches made me think it'd be good i ...

Day 29: As I continue to process the photos from this summer, I'd like to share more from my trip to Yellowstone and then Montana. This is Fairy Falls. It's a beautiful place. After a hi ...

2009-08-26T22:10:22Z

Gordon Smith
Day 29: As I continue to process the photos from this summer, I'd like to share more from my trip to Yellowstone and then Montana. This is Fairy Falls. It's a beautiful place. After a hi ...

Little House on the Prarie July 2007

2009-07-21T16:24:46Z

Gordon Smith
Little House on the Prarie July 2007

Far from Home November 2006

2009-07-21T16:24:45Z

Gordon Smith
Far from Home November 2006

Grand Prismatic Spring #2. The tentacle-like arms of colors bacteria fascinate and entertain

2009-08-17T16:14:24Z

Gordon Smith
Grand Prismatic Spring #2. The tentacle-like arms of colors bacteria fascinate and entertain

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2009-11-14T14:57:22Z

Gordon Smith

Day 15: Another shot from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Near and far elements are what attracted me to this shot as I took it last week.

2009-08-19T07:07:20Z

Gordon Smith
Day 15: Another shot from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Near and far elements are what attracted me to this shot as I took it last week.

This is my favorite shot from Yellow Rock. The sun had just set but there was still a little but of light on the distant cliffs. The soft light on the beautiful textures and colors in the ...

2009-07-03T14:50:12Z

Gordon Smith
This is my favorite shot from Yellow Rock. The sun had just set but there was still a little but of light on the distant cliffs. The soft light on the beautiful textures and colors in the ...

La Playa #2. No one knows with certainty how they move, but most believe the surface becomes very slick when wet and allow high winds to blow this rocks around like barges.

2009-10-23T10:16:25Z

Gordon Smith
La Playa #2. No one knows with certainty how they move, but most believe the surface becomes very slick when wet and allow high winds to blow this rocks around like barges.

These interesting plants grow in seawater. The colorful roots were my favorite part.

2009-07-29T00:35:05Z

Gordon Smith
These interesting plants grow in seawater. The colorful roots were my favorite part.

My wife wanted a pictures of a bent and beaten nail for a class she was teaching and asked me to come up with a good photo. This took a little time and I had fun working on an artistic take ...

2009-11-17T07:17:36Z

Gordon Smith
My wife wanted a pictures of a bent and beaten nail for a class she was teaching and asked me to come up with a good photo. This took a little time and I had fun working on an artistic take ...

Gordon Smith's photo

2009-07-30T12:34:36Z

Gordon Smith