The red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, from a great vantage point to include the colors of the spring trees.

The red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, from a great vantage point to include the colors of the spring trees.

 This view of Chimney Rock is identical to the view of it in the John Wayne movie, "True Grit."  It was toward the end of the movie in the gun fight.

This view of Chimney Rock is identical to the view of it in the John Wayne movie, "True Grit."  It was toward the end of the movie in the gun fight.

 The Delicate Arch from Arches National Park, Utah.

The Delicate Arch from Arches National Park, Utah.

 Just another storm developing over the Colorado hills and mountains.

Just another storm developing over the Colorado hills and mountains.

 The first sign of fall, as some of the aspen have turned yellow with lots of them yet to do that.

The first sign of fall, as some of the aspen have turned yellow with lots of them yet to do that.

 These two barrel cacti have managed to thrive among all the rocky surfaces in the Valley of Fire State Park north of Las Vegas, NV.

These two barrel cacti have managed to thrive among all the rocky surfaces in the Valley of Fire State Park north of Las Vegas, NV.

 A flat-surfaced granite boulder can be seen here amongst the greenery in the left middle of the photo art picture.  Indian Paintbrush is in the foreground.

A flat-surfaced granite boulder can be seen here amongst the greenery in the left middle of the photo art picture.  Indian Paintbrush is in the foreground.

 A view of the red rocks in Sedona, Arizona.

A view of the red rocks in Sedona, Arizona.

 The Colorado National Monument is just west of Grand Junction, which is partially visible off in the center distance.  These are hoodoos in the Monument.

The Colorado National Monument is just west of Grand Junction, which is partially visible off in the center distance.  These are hoodoos in the Monument.

 Tree and terrain damage is visible here just 2 or 3 miles from Mount St. Helens in Washington state.

Tree and terrain damage is visible here just 2 or 3 miles from Mount St. Helens in Washington state.

 This scene is not too far northeast of Four Corners [Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico].

This scene is not too far northeast of Four Corners [Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico].

 This is Exit Glacier near Seward, Alaska.  While it has melted away some, it is still massive.  There are 6 people in the foreground.

This is Exit Glacier near Seward, Alaska.  While it has melted away some, it is still massive.  There are 6 people in the foreground.

 These aspen trees appear to be fenced in for their own protection, I guess.

These aspen trees appear to be fenced in for their own protection, I guess.

 More cacti thriving in the Valley of Fire State Park northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada.  Striated rock can also be seen on the left.

More cacti thriving in the Valley of Fire State Park northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada.  Striated rock can also be seen on the left.

 Hoodoos in the Nevada desert.

Hoodoos in the Nevada desert.

 Moraine Park creek in Estes Park, Colorado.

Moraine Park creek in Estes Park, Colorado.

 A scene from one of Nevada's many deserts.

A scene from one of Nevada's many deserts.

 Another Nevada desert scene, this one's in the Red Rocks Canyon.

Another Nevada desert scene, this one's in the Red Rocks Canyon.

 This painted hills scene is in the desert of southwestern Colorado near the Four Corners.

This painted hills scene is in the desert of southwestern Colorado near the Four Corners.

 These red rocks appear to be stacked upon each other, in the Nevada Desert.  A rare storm is brewing over the horizon.

These red rocks appear to be stacked upon each other, in the Nevada Desert.  A rare storm is brewing over the horizon.

 Moraine Park  in Estes Park, Colorado.  A stone ridge is in the foreground with disappearing snow-capped mountains off in the distance behind it.  Elk are nearby but out of view.

Moraine Park  in Estes Park, Colorado.  A stone ridge is in the foreground with disappearing snow-capped mountains off in the distance behind it.  Elk are nearby but out of view.

 Skull Rock is in Joshua Tree National Park, California.

Skull Rock is in Joshua Tree National Park, California.

 According to the road sign, it is only two miles to the moonscape!

According to the road sign, it is only two miles to the moonscape!

 The setting sun contributes to the overall warming colors of this scene.

The setting sun contributes to the overall warming colors of this scene.

 These rocks appear to be on fire, in the Valley of Fire, Nevada.

These rocks appear to be on fire, in the Valley of Fire, Nevada.

 This sand hill is alongside U.S. Highway 50 south of Grand Junction, Colorado.

This sand hill is alongside U.S. Highway 50 south of Grand Junction, Colorado.

 Church rock is alongside highway 160 in northeastern Arizona.  It is about twelve miles east of Kayenta.  Utah can be seen on the very right end of the horizon.

Church rock is alongside highway 160 in northeastern Arizona.  It is about twelve miles east of Kayenta.  Utah can be seen on the very right end of the horizon.

 Curved red rock wall in the Valley of Fire, Nevada.

Curved red rock wall in the Valley of Fire, Nevada.

 These spires and hoodoos are in the Grand Canyon in Arizona   

These spires and hoodoos are in the Grand Canyon in Arizona

 

 The lone tree is casting a late afternoon shadow on the red rocks beside it.

The lone tree is casting a late afternoon shadow on the red rocks beside it.

 During this storm the sky broke just enough for sunlight to hit this hillside.

During this storm the sky broke just enough for sunlight to hit this hillside.

 This is the Columbian Ice Fields in Canada.  Ice is there year round.

This is the Columbian Ice Fields in Canada.  Ice is there year round.

 On the trip through Canada every mile had a superb view of the mountains.  This mile was no exception.

On the trip through Canada every mile had a superb view of the mountains.  This mile was no exception.

 The Nevada desert just west of Las Vegas.

The Nevada desert just west of Las Vegas.

 The Kilauea volcano lava tunnel in Hawaii.

The Kilauea volcano lava tunnel in Hawaii.

 This pinnacle is located in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, near Montrose, Colorado.  Morning light just lit up the pinnacle leaving the canyon wall dark.

This pinnacle is located in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, near Montrose, Colorado.  Morning light just lit up the pinnacle leaving the canyon wall dark.

 Scenic Colorado mountains covered in storm clouds and aspen!

Scenic Colorado mountains covered in storm clouds and aspen!

 Western USA prairie.

Western USA prairie.

 Sunburst through a red rocks crevice.

Sunburst through a red rocks crevice.

 Sunlight sneaking through the cloud cover.

Sunlight sneaking through the cloud cover.

 ATV path through the woods high up in the Colorado Mountains.

ATV path through the woods high up in the Colorado Mountains.

 A curved wall in the Nevada Valley of Fire State Park.

A curved wall in the Nevada Valley of Fire State Park.

 Mother and daughter enjoying one another's company at the beach.

Mother and daughter enjoying one another's company at the beach.

 Fenced in, fenced out.

Fenced in, fenced out.

 Lone tree along the canyon ridge.

Lone tree along the canyon ridge.

 The red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, as seen through tree branches.

The red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, as seen through tree branches.

 This rocky formation abruptly protrudes from the valley floor, creating a rather stark scene with a shadow..

This rocky formation abruptly protrudes from the valley floor, creating a rather stark scene with a shadow..

Aspen Above
Aspen Above

This photograph was taken as I was lying down on the forest floor using a wide angle lense to get this effect.

Lake Reflections
Lake Reflections

This is a lake in the Yukon province in Canada.

Black Canyon Sunrise
Black Canyon Sunrise

Morning sun rays hitting the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in western Colorado.  The Gunnison river can be seen a half mile below the rim.

A Cabin in the Woods
A Cabin in the Woods

A dilapidated cabin sits just inside of the aspen grove.

Grand Canyon Splendor
Grand Canyon Splendor

A splendid view of the Grand Canyon from the south rim.

Serenity in Nature
Serenity in Nature

An American bald eagle looks on as a moose quietly slips out of the lake.