Anasazi Hands Pictograph
On a recent trip exploring the canyon country of southeast Utah, I came upon a pictograph panel containing several hand prints that were most likely created by the Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) peoples that once called this area home. Perched high above a canyon in a small alcove, this was obviously a popular spot as evidence [...]
Enjoying a sunset in Utah
A woman and her canine companion enjoy a beautiful red-rock sunset in southern Utah near the town of Bluff.
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Yellow-Headed Collared Lizard
I came across this interesting little guy (or lady) while hiking with friends in southern Utah. It’s a Yellow-Headed Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris auriceps). This image was captured with my Canon EOS 5D Mark II with a 70-200mm f/4L IS lens and 1.4x tele-converter, hand-held.
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The Spirit Within ~ Anasazi Cliff Dwelling
I have just returned from southern Utah where I spent a few days with friends exploring the many archaeological treasures left behind by the ancestral puebloan people better known as the Anasazi. This particular shot was captured inside a large cliff dwelling that had a fine dust filtering through it.
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Lipan Point, Bright Angel Trail, Mohave Point
Sunrise to sunset, one end to another, and a hike into the canyon. That was my day today. I began my day by getting up a little before 5:30 to drive out to the east end of the park near Desert View for sunrise. All went well, There were a few nice wispy clouds and [...]
Cracked Mud #1
I couldn’t resist photographing this drying and cracked mud that I came upon in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
I shot this image using a Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at its widest aperture to minimize depth of field. I wanted the cracks to fall out of focus near the edges of the picture.
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White Canyon Waterpocket
I’ve been revisiting several older images on my hard drives lately. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t traveled as much this past year due to fuel prices. I find myself longing for some time on the Colorado Plateau, especially southern Utah. It’s a bizarre land full of interesting shapes and textures, not to mention the colors [...]
Red Rock Moonrise – Cedar Mesa, Utah
An autumn moon rises over the red rock bluffs of Cedar Mesa. Located in southeast Utah, Cedar Mesa is a location I frequently visit for it’s magnificent vistas and ancestral puebloan cultural sites. Captured with a Canon EOS 5D and EF 70-200mm f/4L IS lens with a 1.4x extender.
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Procession Panel Petroglyphs
This past Saturday I hiked up one of the many canyons that cut into Comb Ridge near Bluff, Utah to visit Procession Panel, a huge rock art panel with 179 figures. Comb Ridge is an amazing place that is full of cultural treasures and quite canyons to explore, appreciate and enjoy. I’ll share a few [...]
Sign atop Mokee Dugway ~ Then and Now.
What a difference two years makes.
I’ve driven Mokee Dugway on Highway 261 countless times and I remember always seeing a few stickers on the sign at the top of the switcbacks, but I wasn’t prepared for what i found this past May on my drive to the top. As you can see in the above [...]
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 [...]
Goosenecks of the San Juan State Park, Utah
Canon 5D, 24-70 f/2.8L
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New images from Moab trip
I’ve been busy instructing but did manage to find some time tonight to work on a few images from my recent trip to the Moab area. As you can see in the images below and the shot of Delicate Arch from yesterday I was on a bit of a sun-star kick.
Dead Horse Point State Park [...]
Back from Moab…
Canon 5D, 17-40mm f/4L
I just got back from a 4-day trip to Moab, Utah to explore and photograph Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. I also made quick stops at Newspaper Rock, Dead Horse Point State Park, Goosenecks of the San Juan State Park, and Mesa Verde National Park.
Unfortunately it was an eventful trip [...]
Vandalism at Fire Roof Ruin
Unfortunately someone has found it necessary to leave their mark on the sandstone bench immediately in-front of Fire Roof Ruin. This ruin is an Ancient Puebloan (Anasazi) granary that is located in southern Utah’s Cedar Mesa region. Cedar Mesa is an area rich in cultural sites, most of which require hiking or backpacking to reach.
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Today’s Image ~ Comb Ridge, Utah
Sunset on Comb Ridge
Canon 5D, 24-70 f/2.8L, Singh-Ray 2-stop ND Grad
