Archive for June, 2008

Cactus Bloom

Cactus Bloom

Late last month I was exploring along the San Juan River near the town of Mexican Hat, Utah. It was nearly 100 degrees, not a cloud in the sky, and the wind was blowing. To be honest, I was prepared to write the day off when I spotted a bit of color among the drab [...]


Agave ~ Grand Canyon National Park

Agave ~ Grand Canyon National Park

This was one of my last images from my recent trip to Grand Canyon National Park. I came across this agave while hiking back up to the rim from my morning shoot.
Details: Canon 5D, 24-70mm f/2.8L at 48mm.


Taos Land Trust’s Annual Art & Adventures Auction

Taos Land Trust's Annual Art & Adventures Auction

I’d like to invite you to attend the Taos Land Trust’s 14th Annual Art & Adventures Auction on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Kachina Lodge Convention Center in Taos, New Mexico. There will be a silent auction, live auction preview that runs from 2:30 – 5:30PM with the live auction from 6:30 – 8:30PM.
I [...]


The smiling faces of Grand Canyon National Park.

The smiling faces of Grand Canyon National Park.

Here are a few images from an afternoon spent photographing the mules and cowboys at the Grand Canyon upon their return from another successful trip down (and back up) the Bright Angel Trail. All images were captured with a Canon 5D and the wonderful 70-200mm f/4L IS lens.
 
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Grand Canyon by Helicopter – Part II

Grand Canyon by Helicopter - Part II

After completing our orbit around the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers we headed north towards Nankoweap Butte and Marble Canyon. By this point in the flight my hands were beginning to get very cold and numb. We were flying at an altitude of 9,500 feet and I had the window open for [...]


Grand Canyon by Helicopter – Part I

Grand Canyon by Helicopter - Part I

If you are looking for a unique experience and a different view of the Grand Canyon, you may want to consider a scenic helicopter flight. Flights depart the South Rim heliport and make either a quick trip across the canyon, or circumnavigate it in a counter-clockwise direction.
My wife and I chose the latter. After liftoff [...]