Southwest Deserts
Guards of the Superstitions (2022)
Two decaying cholla cacti frame an illuminated Superstition Mountain at sunset.
A beautiful display of vibrant colors over the stark Sonoran desert landscape at sunset in the Superstition Mountains.
Groves of Saguaro cacti catch the last golden rays of sunlight in the Superstition Mountains.
A wide variety of cacti including Saguaro, Barrel Cactus, Teddy Bear Cholla and more dot this hillside overlooking a ridge in the Superstition Mountains under sunset skies.
Spectacular mud patterns along the Paria river with glowing canyon walls.
Glowing sandstone walls through an archway in one of Utah's spectacular canyons.
A nearly full moon rises over a Saguaro covered butte in the Superstition Mountains at twilight.
The first of hopefully many more aerial images coming in the future. A sea of Saguaro cacti catching the last glow of light under my favorite peaks in the Superstitions.
A spectacular display of light and cloud structure over Red Mountain as a heavy storm passes beyond.
Remnants of a massive monsoon storm create a dramatic display of clouds and light over the Superstition Mountains at sunset.
A single exposure of some intense lightning striking over the Superstition Wilderness during a monsoon storm.
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble (2021)
Colorful mineral rich hills glow with the late afternoon light in Southern Utah.
A classic and stunning Arizona sunset over the Superstition Mountains. This teddy bear cholla complimented the skies perfectly.
A group of barrel cactus watch the crimson light grace the Superstition Mountains as a winter storm clears out. A little bit of snow can be seen on the tops of the peaks.
A curved snowbank on the edge of Bryce Canyon leads one down into the maze of sandstone hoodoos and buttes. The clouds came in at the right moment providing some warm light in the sky. The entire scene reminded me of tub of ice cream for some reason...
A "haboob" (also called a dust storm), approaches the Superstition Mountain range as it crosses over Florence Junction just to the south. The light is a combination of lingering sunset and light pollution from the East Valley.
One of the most violent and intense lightning storms I have ever seen exploding over the Superstition Mountains. In just this single 30 second exposure, about 15 strikes occurred.
Lightning strikes down over San Tan Valley during an intense monsoon storm at sunset.
Lightning strikes over Picket Post Mountain during a monsoon storm as seen from a the Sawtooth burn area which was caused by lightning.
An eerie and surreal scene over layers of the Grand Canyon as thick smoke from the Apple Fire in California floods this southwest gem. The setting sun, filtered by the thick smoke turned into a fiery orange sphere just before dipping below the horizon.
The pinyon and juniper woodlands found on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon offer some great photo opportunities. A nearly full moon at twilight appears over a clearing of these gnarled trees as Jupiter (I believe, might be Venus) sits above.
A mall group of trees grow on a perch with a spectacular view of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River after sunset.
The Colorado River winds and carves through the Grand Canyon during a beautiful display of late afternoon light.
A monsoon storm brings some much needed rain to the Sonoran Desert as a vibrant rainbow emerges during sunset in the Superstition Mountains.