THE STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE

Nature’s Brushstrokes: Colorado River
I found myself standing at the northern boundary of the Grand Canyon, right near Lees Ferry, ready to capture the essence of this majestic river. It's a place where rafters set off on their epic journeys through the heart of the Grand Canyon along the Colorado River,...

Canyon Connections: Historic Navajo Bridge
The Navajo Bridge, a true marvel of engineering, stands as a testament to human innovation. It's a double-deck steel arch bridge that spans the mighty Colorado River, connecting the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon. As a photographer, I was drawn to the Navajo...

River Rhapsody: Colorado River
The Colorado River isn't just any river; it's the lifeblood of the American Southwest. This mighty river stretches over 1,400 miles, carving its way through seven U.S. states, including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and California. It's not...

Rim’s Edge Elegance: Mary Colter’s Lookout Studio
Mary Colter's Lookout Studio is a testament to her visionary genius. Nestled right on the edge of the Grand Canyon's South Rim, it's a harmonious blend of native stone and timber, designed to seamlessly blend into the breathtaking natural landscape. Mary, a true...

Canyon’s Blaze: Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is a colossal masterpiece of nature, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River. This gigantic chasm stretches for 277 miles, and it's jaw-droppingly deep in some spots, plunging down to over a mile. It's mind-boggling to think about the...

Rim of Tranquility: Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is roughly 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and about a mile deep. Now, that's not just your run-of-the-mill hole in the ground. It's like Mother Nature decided to carve her masterpiece right there in Arizona. And she did it over millions of...

Vistas Beyond: Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. It's a place where nature takes center stage, and I can't help but be in awe of its natural beauty. Canyon Lake is one of the four reservoirs created by the damming of the...

Nature’s Ancient Relics: Petrified Forest
The Blue Mesa Trail winds its way through Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona, and it's a geological wonderland that takes you through ancient history, painted landscapes, and striking bluish-hued badlands. The trail stretches for about a mile and...

Enigmatic Wilderness Wonders: Superstition Mountains
The Superstition Mountains are located east of Phoenix, Arizona and are a part of the larger Sonoran Desert. These ancient volcanic peaks are a real geological wonder, and they're steeped in legends and mysteries. The most famous tale is that of the Lost Dutchman's...

Eternal Stone Grove: Petrified Forest
The Blue Mesa Trail winds its way through Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona, and it's a geological wonderland that takes you through ancient history, painted landscapes, and striking bluish-hued badlands. The trail stretches for about a mile and...