Still Photos Of Colorful Aspens

These Aspen tree forests are near to Zion National Park but at elevations of 8 to 9,000 feet.

A forest of colorful Aspen trees during autumn in Southern Utah

These forests were very thick and not surrounded by pine trees.

More Stormy Images At Zion NP

Just some odds and ends from the last week.

Storm Clouds partially obscure the setting sun at Zion National Park, Utah

Lightning Video Over Zion NP

These videos were mostly shot from Kolob Terrace, an area in Zion where you can see the main canyon from a distance. Watch on YouTube in HiDef at Full Screen. Music by Real Estate.

Still Photos Of Lightning

Taken last week in Southern Utah.

Lightning strikes during a monsoon in Southern Utah

Star Trails At Zion

This was shot from my balcony for about 2 hours. I made about 150 time lapse exposures and stacked them in Photoshop.

Zion Milky Way

The New Moon actually means No Moon so the stars and the Milky Way were bright and spectacular last night.

The Milky Way appears over Eagle Crags just outside Zion National Park, Utah

Lightning Strikes Zion Country

A monsoon visited the area Thursday and of course, I was out chasing it. Music by MYLO. Watch in HiDef at Full Screen.

Wildflowers Appearing Daily

I’ve noticed wildflowers blooming in and around Zion National Park now and hopefully will find more in the near future.

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“I’m Only Happy When It Rains”

It’s a song title by Garbage but rain and clouds make for more memorable images. Monsoon season is just around the corner here in the Desert Southwest and I’ll be out there chasing lightning!

Didn’t have to go far to get this shot from my balcony.
Spring rains bring fog and atmosphere to Zion National Park, Utah