Church Rock

Early morning blue hour lighting on Church Rock near Kayenta AZ. The landscape and lighting in the clouds gave this an otherworldly feeling.

Hunt's Mesa Vista

A panoramic vista of Monument Valley from Hunt's Mesa. This area is only accessible using Navaho guides and a torturous 4-wheel trek.

Hunt's Mesa Vista

Another panoramic vista of Monument Valley from Hunt's Mesa. This area is only accessible using Navaho guides and a torturous 4-wheel trek.

Hunt's Mesa Vista

Increasing clouds shade much of Monument Valley during the late afternoon hours.

Hunt's Mesa Vista

Increasing clouds shade much of Monument Valley during the late afternoon hours.

Hunt's Mesa Vista

Increasing clouds shade much of Monument Valley during the late afternoon hours.

Hunt's Mesa Vista

Increasing clouds shade much of Monument Valley during the late afternoon hours.

Hunt's Mesa Vista

Early morning light finally reaching the valley floor. I love the contrast here in that only the main part of the valley is directly illuminated.

Totem Pole Silhoquette

These are pre-sunrise silhoquettes of Monument Valley's Totem Pole, a 381' spire in the valley's east side.

Totem Pole Silhoquette

These are pre-sunrise silhoquettes of Monument Valley's Totem Pole, a 381' spire in the valley's east side.

Totem Pole Silhoquette (Magenta Filter)

These are pre-sunrise silhoquettes of Monument Valley's Totem Pole, a 381' spire in the valley's east side.

Mesas and Dunes

A view of the mesas and red sand dunes near the Totem Pole area shot about 15 minutes before sunrise. I was attracted to the soft saturated colors of the sand and rock.

Totem Pole and Dunes

Now we've moved to the Totem's north side with wonderful red sand dunes in the foreground. These four shots were taken during or immediately after the sun rose. were taken during or immediately after the sun rose. were taken during or immediately after the sun rose. were taken during or immediately after the sun rose.

Totem Pole and Dunes

Now we've moved to the Totem's north side with wonderful red sand dunes in the foreground. These four shots were taken during or immediately after the sun rose. were taken during or immediately after the sun rose. were taken during or immediately after the sun rose.

Totem Pole and Dunes

Now we've moved to the Totem's north side with wonderful red sand dunes in the foreground. These four shots were taken during or immediately after the sun rose. were taken during or immediately after the sun rose.

Totem Pole and Dunes

Now we've moved to the Totem's north side with wonderful red sand dunes in the foreground. These four shots were taken during or immediately after the sun rose.

The Mittens

The Mittens are undoubtedly Monument Valley's most iconic formations. These four shots were taken from an area near the visitor's center.

The Mittens

The Mittens are undoubtedly Monument Valley's most iconic formations. These four shots were taken from an area near the visitor's center.