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Bison Against the Denver Skyline

Every time I visit Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, I take my time driving around and really take in the landscape and the animals. The bison are my favorite animals to capture. Here I captured a bison against the Denver skyline.

Moon on the Water

I was driving down the road on my way to capture the sunrise at a planned destination. When I drove around a corner, I was greeted with this view that took me by surprise. I immediately stopped to take in the scenery. The moon was lighting up the mountains as well as reflecting beautifully off the lake.

Inside the Aspens

There is nothing more classic than an image inside the thick aspen groves of Colorado. I captured this image while backpacking deep in the Weminuche Wilderness. The white trunks rise up against the deep greens of the ferns. And the fallen branches show that imperfection is perfect.

A Mess of Wildflowers and Aspens

The wildflowers are in abundance and the aspens go on forever. I captured this image while backpacking through Lost Creek Wilderness. After a very steep climb, I came upon this hidden spot.

Sunflowers and Skies

The morning was foggy with an ominous feeling, but the sunflowers were bright and a great contrast against the sky. It was impossible to capture all of the sunflowers in one picture, but it looked like an ocean of yellow.

Perfect Aruban Sunset in the Desert

Watching the sunset each night in the desert was an experience I'll never forget. Although the nearby ocean is a popular spot for watching the sunset, the cacti in the desert were what drew me in each night. Here I captured silhouettes of cacti against the bright sun setting in the west over the ocean.

Purple Desert Sunset

Watching the Ajo Mountains at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, I couldn't believe my eyes as the mountains turned a beautiful, deep, purple color. The shadows crept slowly up the valley as the sun set and the surrounding cacti stood out against the changing light.

Joshua Tree Colors

Catching the sunset in the desert in Joshua Tree National Park is a dream come true. Splashes of orange paint the sky and purple shadows deepen the mountains while the Joshua Trees take in the scene before them.

Death Valley First Light

Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park is known for its sunrises. The first light hits the mountains in the distance turning them bright red. Snow capped Telescope Peak, the highest point in Death Valley, gently hides behind some clouds in the distance. The white salt flats in the valley start to illuminate as well as the nearby badlands. Swirls, patterns, and colorful mineral deposits can be seen scattered throughout. Truly a great spot to wake up and start the day!

Colorful Big Sur

When the fog disappears and the coastline comes to life, Big Sur has some of the most beautiful sunsets. Dramatic cliffs line ocean and waves constantly crash over rocks. Any clouds and fog that are leftover from the day illuminate as the sun sets in the horizon.

Mojave Desert Sunset

Camping on some elevated rocks in Mojave National Preserve, I was greeted with this incredible sunset. The afternoon had been stormy and rainy, but as the sun lowered beneath the clouds, the landscape and the mountains lit up and showed their true colors.