Sunset over the Badlands

A sunstar breaks through shifting clouds over the Badlands, lighting the white sand basin and ridges below. A four‑shot blend captures this rare sunset moment.

The Mistaken Hoodoo: A Misidentified Formation in the Valley of Dreams

Discovering a Hoodoo Often Mistaken for the Alien Throne The Valley of Dreams in Ah‑Shi‑Sle‑Pah is a landscape that pulls photographers in with its surreal badlands, delicate hoodoos, and iconic formations like the Alien Throne. Sites like Photographers Trail Notes have helped many of us navigate the maze of ridges and washes to reach these […]

Fifty Mile Point Golden Hour

Morning light spills across the desert floor, brushing the sage and sandstone with warmth before the day’s climb begins. Fifty Mile Point rises in quiet grandeur to the right, and beyond it, Navajo Mountain gleams under its crown of snow — a distant guide for the trail ahead.

An Alien Throne Golden Hour

Experience the surreal beauty of the Cracked Eggs formation in New Mexico’s Bisti Badlands. Follow my journey capturing golden hour light, scouting compositions, and blending exposures to reveal a once-in-a-lifetime landscape moment.

Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise

In the crisp morning light, Split Rock Lighthouse stands majestically atop a rugged cliff, silhouetted against a radiant orange and yellow sky. The early sun casts a warm glow on the lighthouse’s classic architecture, highlighting its steadfast presence. The calm waters of Lake Superior below reflect the vibrant hues, creating a serene and picturesque scene. […]

The Stone Wings Hilltop

Early morning at the Moon Overlook enjoying the Milky Way descending over the Henry Mountains.

A Stone Wings Morning

Early morning at the Moon Overlook enjoying the Milky Way descending over the Henry Mountains.