In 2022, celebrating my sixth decade on this beautiful planet, I was able to mark a few "bucket list items" off the list. The beauty of Paria Canyon in the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness Area is one I have been wanting to experience for a very long time. Finally, I was able to join a friend on a backpacking trip. It would be an excercise in futillity to try and describe this natural wonder. This image offers a glimpse of the majestic canyon, the stunning colors highlighted by the bounce light reverberating through the canyon, the incredible reflections adding to the already picturesque scenery.
Stunning patterns and colors intertwine on these Death valley Dunes, creating a beautiful scene.
Bronze Award, 2020 Epson International Photo Awards. Photographing sand dunes during a sandstorm never is fun, but ending up with an image like this is! The light and the clouds during this sunset were otherworldly.