Phantom

Canyon Overlook

An unbelievable view from the Canyon Overlook Trail. Zion National Park, UT

Arches & Lights

Meandering through Rattlesnake Canyon. Page, AZ

The Cathedral

A vertical composition of this famous shot with two light beams streaming into the depths of this canyon. Page, AZ

Antelope Crack

The narrow sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon can pack a surprising number of tourists when it gets busy, even if this photograph doesn't suggest it. Page, AZ

The Watchman

After touring the Antelope Canyon that morning, I drove east to Zion National Park for a few days of hiking. I had picked this location while scouting Google Earth prior to my trip, and had planned to shoot the sunset that night. With monsoon season upon us, I decided to setup early to secure my spot, but also hope to get some amazing storm shots in contrast to the usual sunset shots from that location. Over 2hrs, and a nasty thunderstorm later, I stood there soaked and ready to capture the post-storm light. As I was about to give up, the clouds broke slightly, casting an amazing light over the Virgin River and The Watchman Mountain. Zion National Park, UT

Spirit

I was lucky enough to experience two light ray events while in Upper Antelope Canyon that day. The first was a thin pencil-like beam that barely illuminated the small area we were in, and then this one on our way out in this epic cathedral. Our guide threw sand into the air to help pronounce the light, with my shutter capturing this ghost-like pattern rising up through the canyon. It is hard to put into words how amazing this area is, and to be able to capture the light, colour, and texture of these canyons was definitely something I won’t forget. Page, AZ

Horseshoe Bend

The bend is an amazing geological feature located just South of Page, AZ where the Colorado River meanders around the horseshoe-shaped canyon. An easy hike in, and no ropes or barriers to prevent you from making the 1000+ ft descent, gave me an excellent opportunity to set up multiple cameras on the very edge, resulting in this panoramic image. Page, AZ

Sandstone Swells

My first real shot at abstract photography occurred while looking up in Antelope Canyon. The mesmerizing patterns and flows of texture etched into the sandstone walls, combined with the unique and ever-changing colours reminded me waves crashing in a pool. It also served as a good reminder that the best shots aren’t always in front of you, and widening your views on things can present some amazing opportunities. Page, AZ

A Warped Crevasse

Digging through some old files from my trip to Antelope Canyon last August, and came across this. If you haven’t visited these Canyons before, the crowds are insane, and while a designated photo tour gets you an element of crowd control, looking up is another way to get some amazing shapes and textures without people. This particular shot was taken in between the “official” shoots and really struck me for its swirling/textured sandstone and monochrome colour. Antelope Canyon, AZ

Hourglass

Moving through the canyons in Antelope were like running sprints. The crowds and number of tours moving through the narrow passageways only presents you with a limited amount of time to capture some of the more unique features. The sand falling over the ledge highlighted the need to slow down and appreciate exactly where you are standing, and reflect on how our time on this earth is running out, one grain at a time. Page, AZ

Kanarra Creek Falls

It’s not very often that you can experience such an iconic place by yourself, and be able to take-in it’s grandeur and sheer awesomeness without being disturbed by other visitors. This was one of those cases, where I was the first one at the trailhead, and had this amazing waterfall all to myself for nearly an hour. Although the roar of the falls dominated the canyon, there was a peaceful emptiness to it that I absorbed while photographing the scene in front of me. I left with this photograph, some amazing memories, and smile on my face knowing that I may never experience that place the same way again. Kanarraville, UT

A Ray of Light in the Darkness

“…A single ray of light from a distant star falling upon the eye of a tyrant in bygone times may have altered the course of his life, may have changed the destiny of nations, may have transformed the surface of the globe, so intricate, so inconceivably complex are the processes in Nature. In no way can we get such an overwhelming idea of the grandeur of Nature than when we consider…throughout the Infinite, the forces are in a perfect balance, and hence the energy of a single thought may determine the motion of a universe.” - Nikola Tesla Page, AZ

Rattlesnake Arch

An amazing natural bridge formed in the slot canyons of the Navajo Nation. Page, AZ