Daily Photo 2014
Sand Ripples in the Dunes from Warner Valley, southern Utah
Flying Squirrels Take Flight from a herb of deer in these petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock
Arches Marching Men Three of the tallest and widest marching men in a remote section of the national park.
Double Arch in Black and White
Double Arch in Black and White from Arches National Park
Crossroads in the Sky Under Double Arch of Arches national park, the sandstone spans reach across huge distances.
Double O Arch At the end of the Devil's Garden trail in Arches national park.
Marching Men at Sunset Arches national park has tall sandstone monuments, like the statues at Easter Island, which are called the "Marching Men". They follow one another down a ridge. Here at sunset, they take on a dramatic glow. I included the wind-swept sand in the foreground.
Giant Juniper Tree in Arches This healthy, giant juniper tree in Arches National Park stands in the shade of some tall cliffs.
Millcreek Waterfall and Pool The submerged rocks under the water and overhanging cliff create a beautiful pool for swimming, jumping and relaxation. This gem is located in southern Utah.
Windows of Arches at Sunset A beautiful view at sunset of Turret Arch and the surrounding rock formations.
Flowers in Chesler Park In a narrow niche, yellow wildflowers grew in the Needles District of Canyonlands.
Joint Trail Straights are cool and dark
December 2014: Warner Valley Dunes Winds and Light spread across this empty desert valley.
Something to Say here at Newspaper Rock
Turret Arch Through North Window at Dawn
Turret Arch Through North Window at Dawn Just before sunrise, the pale glow of dawn illuminated North Window and the distant Turret Arch.
Sunrise in Arches National Park
Sunrise in Arches National Park Here light falls onto North Window and Turret Arch. A sliver of south window can also ben seen.
Devil's Garden of Arches National Park
Devil's Garden of Arches National Park Two tall hoodoo spires along the trail north from the campground. This delightful hike has so much to see and do.
Partition Arch View Looks over the eastern part of Arches national park. This is a great late afternoon photography location.
Marching Men at Sunset Black and White
Marching Men at Sunset Black and White Arches national park has tall sandstone monuments, like the statues at Easter Island, which are called the "Marching Men". They follow one another down a ridge. Here at sunset, they take on a dramatic glow. I included the wind-swept sand in the foreground.
Half Alive This Juniper tree is twisting into life on one side while the other half has died and dried up.
Millcreek Waterfall of Moab Small waterfall just outside Moab, Millcreek Waterfall sits in a verdant oasis.
Two Different Landforms A sandstone spire and a granite mountain
Druid Arch Enchantment Morning light stretches across the block-like towers of Druid Arch. This amazing, unique arch lies deep in the Needles section of Canyonlands. Hiking here is wonderful, fun and a great adventure. This is one of the greatest arches for landscape photography.
Narrow Joint Trail Canyonlands
Narrow Joint Trail Canyonlands Your backpack will rub against the walls in this narrow passageway
Devil's Kitchen Campground with Tent
Devil's Kitchen Campground with Tent our campsite at Devil's Kitchen number 3 has the greatest southwestern view ever. We slept great in our tent and enjoyed the wonderful outdoors
Sand Dune Arch Glow Sandstone arch is one of many easy arches to visit in Arches National Park. This one is a uniform color but the light takes on subtle hues.
Turret Arch Through North Window at Sunrise
Turret Arch Through North Window at Sunrise First rays of sunshine high North Window and Turret Arch at the same time. The whole desert glowed with orange light and warmth.
Double Arch and Hiker Silhouette
Double Arch and Hiker Silhouette a wonderful scene of southern Utah.
Landscape Arch in Black and White
Landscape Arch in Black and White Certainly the longest and most fragile arch in the whole park.
Stripes of Arches White and orange
Marching Men and Sands of Time
Marching Men and Sands of Time Two landscape motifs together.
Millcreek Canyon of Moab with small falls and lush cottonwood trees.
Arches Panorama including the Garden of Eden, Turret Arch and other towers and spires. The distant La Sal Mountains glow in the sunset light.
Towers and La Sal Mountains at sunset in Arches National Park
November 2014: Druid Arch and Tree Root The twisted tree root and red dirt lead to the amazing Druid Arch. Druid Arch towers over the Needles district in Canyonlands. This unique and picturesque arch rewards hikers with an incredible, scenic view, special to the Southwest.
Joint Trail Intersection deep in Needles and south of Chesler Park
Places to Go and Footprints to Make
Footsteps at Sand Dune Arch An easy arch to visit and hike under. The comfortable sand is great to play.
Turret Arch as seen through North Window
Turret Arch as seen through North Window At sunrise, Turret Arch and North Window glow orange. This is such a beautiful place to see sunrise.
Under Double Arch This landscape photograph has two windows and a sunroof.
Sandstone Hill and La Sal Mountains
Sandstone Hill and La Sal Mountains Looking south on the Devil's Garden Trail
Partition Arch Window A scenic beauty in Arches national park
Giant Juniper Tree in Arches This healthy, giant juniper tree in Arches National Park stands in the shade of some tall cliffs.
Verdant Desert Waterfall Cottonwoods and running water are a welcome sight in the desert: refreshing swimming and a cool break from the heat.
Arches Window Panorama The Windows section of Arches as seen from Balanced Rock at sunset. A long telephoto lens was used to take this photo.
Devil's Kitchen Dawn Light
Joint Trail Entrance Leading south out of Chesler Park
Cairns of Joint Trail in a deep cave-like refuge.
Petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock in the Needles sections of Canyonlands
Dawn in the Windows of Arches Wandering around the Windows section of Arches at dawn, I found this lovely desert view.
Looking Through North Window Turret Arch is seen in the distance
Looking Up from Double Arch The arches branch in massive spans nearly at a right angle to one another.
Hiker Atop Double O Arch Solitude and danger.
Fins in Arches in Devil's garden
Wildflower, Yucca, Juniper Three desert plants in one photograph, taken in Arches National Park.
Millcreek Canyon Waterfall just outside Moab, Utah. The surrounding sandstone cliffs and this slanted waterfall are a hidden gem in the southwest.
Sunset in Arches National Park with the lovely La Sal Mountain range in the distance.
Canyonlands Trail in black and white. The morning sunshine make long shadows over the meadows
Joint Trail Hiker stepping over a small log in the narrow passage
Cairn Room of Joint Trail a fun place to stop and photograph