A short time lapse video of the scene at Toroweap at The Grand Canyon, Arizona. Watch at Full Screen at HiDef. Music by Martin Courtney.
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Rainbow Zion
Weather conditions were ripe for producing rainbows last Saturday.
The Best Images Of 2015- Good Memories
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A full moon rises above a snow-covered Monument Valley, Arizona
A passing storm produces high surf along California’s Pacific Ocean Coastline near Big Sur
Ice plant, in its fall colors, grows along the Pacific Ocean Coastline in Central California
A California Condor flies along the Central Califonia Coastline near Big Sur
Lightning strikes near a small town in Northern Arizona
Four-Wheeling near Zion National Park, Utah
A storm approaches Zion National Park through Eagle Crags in Southern Utah
A storm approaches Zion National Park through The Watchman in Southern Utah
Dark clouds hover over Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Lightning strikes The Watchman at Zion National Park, Utah
Fresh snow has fallen during autumn at Zion National Park
The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah
The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah
The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah
The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah
The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah
Reflecting pot hole along the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah
The full moon rises at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Kolob Terrace near Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Kolob Terrace near Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived along the Virgin River in Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived along the Virgin River in Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Echo Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Echo Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Echo Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Angel’s Landing at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived along the Virgin River in Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived along the Virgin River in Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
Fall colors have arrived at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
A monsoonal storm approaches Zion National Park, Utah
Heavy rains produce waterfalls at Emerald Pools at Zion National Park, Utah
Passing storms bring rain and fog to the Eagle Crags just outside Zion National Park, Utah
Colorful sandstone rock formations formed through erosion are seen at Cave Valley at the Kolob Terrace section of Zion National Park, Utah
A seasonal waterfall appears out of nowhere at The Temple of Sinawava at Zion National Park, Utah
The sun sets on the sandstone walls of Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah
At Wahweap Hoodoos in Southern Utah
Wildflowers come alive during spring at Wahweap Creek near Big Water, Utah
Wind turbines are numerous and always spinning at Tahachapi California
Lightning strikes near a small town in Northern Arizona
Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
Fresh snow cover the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California
Fresh snow cover the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California
Fall colors have arrived in the Sierra Nevada Mountains along Lee Vining Creek, California
Fall colors have arrived to the Sierra Nevada Mountains adjacent to Owens Valley, California
Fall colors have arrived to the Sierra Nevada Mountains along Bishop Creek adjacent to Owens Valley, California
Fall colors have arrived to the Sierra Nevada Mountains adjacent to Owens Valley, California
Fall colors have arrived to the Sierra Nevada Mountains adjacent to Owens Valley, California
Giant Sequoia Trees dominate the landscape at Giant Forest at Sequoia National Park, California
Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
The setting sun fires up the clouds and landscape near Glen Canyon, Arizona
The sun sets along the California Pacific Coastline
The sun sets along the California Pacific Coastline
The sun sets along the California Pacific Coastline
The sun sets along the California Pacific Coastline
A passing storm drops fresh snow on the Sierras Nevadas at Owens Valley in Eastern California
A passing storm drops fresh snow on the Sierras Nevadas at Owens Valley in Eastern California
The moon rises over a campfire at Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley of California
Fall colors have arrived at Owens Valley in California
A passing storm produces fog and clouds over the Alabama Hills and the Sierras Nevadas in the Owens Valley of California
Passing clouds are reflected in the still waters of Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah
Mother Mallard Duck and her ducklings at Kolob Reservoir near Zion National Park, Utah
Wildflowers thrive in the summer at Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
Wildflowers thrive in the summer at Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
Chipmunk at Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
The sun sets on the badlands of Ha Ho No Geh Canyon on the Hopi Indian Reservation, Arizona
Thunderstorms pass through the Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A rainbow appears during a monsoonal thunderstorm near the Grand Canyon in Northern Arizona
A monsoonal storm cell passes through the Northern Arizona landscape near The Grand Canyon.
A rainbow appears during a monsoonal thunderstorm near the Grand Canyon in Northern Arizona
Thunderstorms pass through the Grand Canyon at Point Sublime at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
The sun sets on the Grand Canyon at Point Imperial
The settting sun forms shadows on the Grand Canyon at Point Imperial
Fog lifts from the bottom of The Grand Canyon from Point Imperial at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Passing clouds produce shadows at Marble Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
The sun sets behind the pine tree forests of Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
Wildflowers thrive in the summer at Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
Fall colors have arrived by way of the Aspen Trees at Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
Fall colors have arrived by way of the Aspen Trees at Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
Fall colors have arrived by way of the Aspen Trees at Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
A campfire brings warmth to a camper overlooking Grand Canyon National Park from Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
Cactus wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
An Elephant Seal at play along California’s Pacific Ocean Coastline
The sun sets on the moving rocks at Racetrack Playa at Death Valley National Park
Joshua Trees at Death Valley National Park, California
Storm clouds threaten Eureka Valley at Death Valley National Park, California
The sagebrush and desert landscape at Eureka Dunes at Death Valley National Park, California
Shifting patterns and lines of sand at the Eureka Dunes at Death Valley National Park, California
Storm clouds pass over Eureka Dunes at Death Valley National Park, California
Storm clouds pass over two hikers on Eureka Dunes at Death Valley National Park, California
Bright colors and tall rock formations make up the landscape at Coal Mine Canyon on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Northern Arizona
The Canyon Tree Frog at the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah
Waves crash upon the rocky California Coastline
McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Beach along the California Coastline near Big Sur
Flowers bloom along the California Coastline near Big Sur
Flowers bloom along the California Coastline near San Simeon
A passing storm produces high surf along California’s Pacific Ocean Coastline near Carmel
A passing storm produces high surf along California’s Pacific Ocean Coastline near Big Sur
Ice plant, in its fall colors, grows along the Pacific Ocean Coastline in Central California
A passing storm produces high surf along California’s Pacific Ocean Coastline near Big Sur
The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California
Point Imperial Revisited
You may have remembered my shots from Point Imperial at The Grand Canyon where layers of fog were rising from the canyon depths. See Foggy Point Imperial. This time I was there for sunset and the light did not disappoint.
Monsoonal Moisture In Northern Arizona
I love the monsoon season in Northern Arizona. From July to early September, dramatic skies form above the parched desert landscape. The rains provide some relief from the scorching 100 degree(F) temperatures. Rainbows, large puffy clouds, violent storm cells and electricity filled up the Arizona Sky.
More 4 Wheeling-This Time With Costly Consequences
My friend Eric and I went 4 wheeling a few weeks ago and both of us ended up getting stuck in the mud! A rainstorm the previous day altered the banks of the river we drive across thus producing issues. I didn’t know there is quick sand in the river basin and it is hard to get your vehicle out of it. Up on the sand hills, the dirt road had also been altered by the rain which required a bit of digging. Eric shoveled while I took the pictures.
It was starting to get a bit rocky.
Digging was necessary as was taking the picture.
No problem getting through this!
Beautiful country along the East Fork of The Virgin River, Utah
Having to drive through the river.
Eric got stuck first but a tow rope and my Ford Ranger pulled him out.
We used everything at our disposal to get me out but the mud was very thick. Then it started to rain and thunder and I’m thinking flash flood and goodbye Ranger! We drove 10 miles into town and hired 2 locals with a 9,000 pound winch on a Jeep to get the job done. It cost us a few bucks but the memories will live in infamy!
Stormy Zion
A nice thunderstorm rolled through Zion Country the other day before sunset, setting up some nice light.
The Very Loud Canyon Tree Frog
Yes, this frog, only 2 inches long, can really make some noise! And it’s not a single rivet. It’s a series of rivets that have a staccato-like delivery that resembles a machine gun sound or the sound of a woodpecker pecking. The male frog produces this sound to attract females during the spring breeding season. Frogs usually make the calls near bodies of water that are suitable for breeding and egg laying. The eggs hatch in about 2 weeks and metamorphose from tadpoles in 45-75 days. The video below, shot at Zion National Park, Utah, captures the sound as I was within a few feet of one loud one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34sysHn_ovY
A Carpet Of Yellow
Springtime rains have spawned a carpet of yellow at Wahweap Creek near Big Water, Utah
