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  • Canyonlands, Utah offers stunning sunsets in the high desert.

    Canyonlands, Utah offers stunning sunsets in the high desert.

  • In the ruins at Aztec, New Mexico, the ancient rooms built from colorful rocks lead out through descending doorways.

    In the ruins at Aztec, New Mexico, the ancient rooms built from colorful rocks lead out through descending doorways.

  • The Anasazi Indians lived in these Aztec New Mexico rooms darkened by rooftops.  Now sunlight bathes the walls of these ruins.

    The Anasazi Indians lived in these Aztec New Mexico rooms darkened by rooftops. Now sunlight bathes the walls of these ruins.

  • Near Cortez, Colorado the Hovenweep ruins attest to the creative engineering of the Anasazi Indians.

    Near Cortez, Colorado the Hovenweep ruins attest to the creative engineering of the Anasazi Indians.

  • Near Glen Canyon, Arizona a summer storm descends on the summer afternoon.

    Near Glen Canyon, Arizona a summer storm descends on the summer afternoon.

  • Near Silverton, Colorado the ghost town of Ironton is cluttered with the skeletons of once useful mining buildings.

    Near Silverton, Colorado the ghost town of Ironton is cluttered with the skeletons of once useful mining buildings.

  • The Toadstools formations stand sentinel near Page, Arizona

    The Toadstools formations stand sentinel near Page, Arizona

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.  A tree branch attests to the depth of the water that has roared through these narrow canyons.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds. A tree branch attests to the depth of the water that has roared through these narrow canyons.

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.

  • Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds.  Early summer rains create puddles that linger in the shade of the canyon walls.

    Buckskin Canyon in Utah is a not so well known slot canyon that offers an experience of light and shadow unique to these narrow riverbeds. Early summer rains create puddles that linger in the shade of the canyon walls.

  • In Monument Valley, Arizona the desert tells her tale.

    In Monument Valley, Arizona the desert tells her tale.

  • Heading out to Corona Arch in Arches National Park in the Spring, the cactus are still in bloom.

    Heading out to Corona Arch in Arches National Park in the Spring, the cactus are still in bloom.

  • The evening of 2012 Super Moon at the Window Arch in Arches National Park

    The evening of 2012 Super Moon at the Window Arch in Arches National Park

  • The wall of Rocks at Arches National Park

    The wall of Rocks at Arches National Park

  • Balance Rock at Arches National Park.  The sun drops below its shoulder on a cloudless evening.

    Balance Rock at Arches National Park. The sun drops below its shoulder on a cloudless evening.

  • Balance Rock at Arches National Park.  With the sun behind, the rocks take on a golden hue.

    Balance Rock at Arches National Park. With the sun behind, the rocks take on a golden hue.

  • Balance Rock at Arches National Park in Utah is a favorite subject for photography.  Getting a new perspective on it, this was shot from a distance with the arc of rock wall and arches in the far distance.  A close look will be rewarded with a view of Turret arch from a little seen angle.

    Balance Rock at Arches National Park in Utah is a favorite subject for photography. Getting a new perspective on it, this was shot from a distance with the arc of rock wall and arches in the far distance. A close look will be rewarded with a view of Turret arch from a little seen angle.

  • Monitor and Merimac at Canyonlands, Utah

    Monitor and Merimac at Canyonlands, Utah

  • Desert Reflections

    Desert Reflections

  • Desert Reflections Ring Arch in Arches National Park

    Desert Reflections Ring Arch in Arches National Park

  • Riverbed Structure

    Riverbed Structure

    At the Holly Site in Canyon of the Ancients, Southwest Colorado

  • Through the Door

    Through the Door

    From the upper structure, the back side view of the riverbed structure at Holly Site, Canyon of the Ancients, Southwest Colorado.

  • Island in the Sky,  Canyonlands Utah

    Island in the Sky, Canyonlands Utah

  • Solitary Tree at Arches National Park

    Solitary Tree at Arches National Park

  • Solitary Tree with Texture

    Solitary Tree with Texture

  • Puddle Reflection Painted

    Puddle Reflection Painted

  • Bridge to Gold Painted

    Bridge to Gold Painted

  • The Roof Falls Down

    The Roof Falls Down

  • The Old Commode House

    The Old Commode House

  • An Ironton Sack amid Aspens

    An Ironton Sack amid Aspens

  • Collapsed and overgrown Ironton house

    Collapsed and overgrown Ironton house

  • Rundown Ironton Shack Embraced by Gold

    Rundown Ironton Shack Embraced by Gold

  • Ironton Fall through an abandoned living room

    Ironton Fall through an abandoned living room

  • Autumn Snow in Ironton

    Autumn Snow in Ironton

  • Two Story house at Ironton in Fall

    Two Story house at Ironton in Fall

  • Mesa Arch Valley Sunrise

    Mesa Arch Valley Sunrise

  • Boston Mine

    Boston Mine

  • Boston Mine

    Boston Mine

  • Boston Mine

    Boston Mine

  • Brooklyn Mine

    Brooklyn Mine

  • Brooklyn Mine

    Brooklyn Mine

  • Brooklyn Mine

    Brooklyn Mine

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    Balance Rock at Arches National Park in Utah is a favorite subject for photography.  Getting a new perspective on it, this was shot from a distance with the arc of rock wall and arches in the far distance.  A close look will be rewarded with a view of Turret arch from a little seen angle.
    Monitor and Merimac at Canyonlands, Utah
    Desert Reflections