Lookout
This solitary teepee amidst the higher Paw Hole plateau of Coyote Buttes South catches the first rays of light.  Some rain had fallen just before dawn and the clouds started to disperse for the day.
Tallest Teepee
Of the many teepees of Paw Hole, this one in the distance was the highest.  These sandstone beacons look over the high desert  and possess great beauty.
Mountain View
Telephoto lens used to bring the distant mountains into view through this delicate arch in valley of fire.
Window without Glass
This triangular arch formed a stunning window to the desert surround the Valley of Fire state park.
Conformity
The sharp angles of this arch conform to the distant desert rocky peak.
Rough Beauty
Desert life extremes make even small growing bushes struggle to survive the rock terrain.  But the lovely view and arch at this location make it special to me.  This arch is un-named in the Valley of Fire state park
Sweep the Sky
Sweep the Sky -- Version 2
This is a portrait orientation version of my other shot.
Portal Arch in the Morning
December 2012
Taking a guess that this site would be best in the morning light, I hiked in before dawn.  Luck was with me this day and light clouds like cotton candy dotted the sky.  Portal Arch received the morning light a glowed beautifully.
Lookout
This solitary teepee amidst the higher Paw Hole plateau of Coyote Buttes South catches the first rays of light. Some rain had fallen just before dawn and the clouds started to disperse for the day.
Lookout
This solitary teepee amidst the higher Paw Hole plateau of Coyote Buttes South catches the first rays of light.  Some rain had fallen just before dawn and the clouds started to disperse for the day.
Lookout
This solitary teepee amidst the higher Paw Hole plateau of Coyote Buttes South catches the first rays of light. Some rain had fallen just before dawn and the clouds started to disperse for the day.
See photo in original gallery.