Desert Dream Photography

The Courthouse in Arches National Park

2009-07-11T12:22:03Z

The Courthouse in Arches National Park
I have to say that Arches National Park is one of the best places to be in Utah. There seems to be something spiritual illuminating the area and the beauty is simply hard to put into words. So that is why I interpret the landscape photographically. The town of Moab, Utah is right on the outskirts of Arches National Park. It is a small community of environmentally conscious folks. Not to far to the south is Canyonlands National Park which has some of the best scenic jeep trails and 4x4 routes in the country. This is the area I would love to start my own tourism operation, one day. :)

The Hunter - Newspaper Rock Petroglyph Site

2009-07-10T09:03:03Z

The Hunter - Newspaper Rock Petroglyph Site

Newspaper Rock Petroglyph Site

2009-07-08T14:57:24Z

Newspaper Rock Petroglyph Site
Located near Canyonlands National Park in Southeastern Utah.

Business Call at Looking Glass Rock

2009-07-07T23:24:48Z

Business Call at Looking Glass Rock
I am on vacation in Moab with my uncle's family this week. I was taking a bunch of pictures of Looking Glass Rock which is a big arch when I got this snapshot of my uncle on a business call. The lighting on the arch was perfect! :)

Spidery Clouds Over the Superstition Mountains

2009-07-04T23:48:05Z

Spidery Clouds Over the Superstition Mountains

Stormy Summer Evening in Cedar City, Utah

2009-07-03T20:51:02Z

Stormy Summer Evening in Cedar City, Utah
It's been monsoon-like weather for the past few weeks. I'm loving it this summer. It's been rewarding. We don't get much rain here in the Southwest. It's great to hear the thunder every night and smell wet sage.

Stained Glass Spy

2009-07-01T16:22:42Z

Stained Glass Spy
I found this building over at SUU with a huge stained-glass window. I can spy on the public while they pass by and take pictures. ;) Notice the lady smoking her cig? haha...

In the Shade of Poison Trees

2009-06-30T17:52:09Z

In the Shade of Poison Trees
Title of image was inspired by the song under the same title by Dashboard Confessional. :)

A Hopi Rattle with a Rain Cloud Symbol

2009-06-30T08:53:47Z

A Hopi Rattle with a Rain Cloud Symbol

Rainbow in Downtown Cedar City

2009-06-29T14:48:49Z

Rainbow in Downtown Cedar City

Nice Indians Behind You!

2009-06-29T14:41:16Z

Nice Indians Behind You!
If you have spent a majority of your time traveling across the Navajo Reservation your bound to have passed by this sign on the way to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This is left over from the remnants of an old roadside stand that was called Chief Yellowhorse's Trading Post. There used to be another sign that proclaimed: "Chief Yellowhorse Loves You!" I don't see it standing up any more though. Soon, I would like to focus my lens on more of the rural decay found on the reservation because there is beauty in what I see out there. It's kinda sad, but the emotions should be captured in images. Navajoland is a truly beautiful place!

Rainy Evening in Downtown Cedar City, Utah

2009-06-29T14:29:27Z

Rainy Evening in Downtown Cedar City, Utah

Motel Route 66 - Kingman, Arizona

2009-06-25T23:44:00Z

Motel Route 66 - Kingman, Arizona
Get you're kicks on Route 66!

The Mormon Temple in Mesa, Arizona

2009-06-24T19:53:33Z

The Mormon Temple in Mesa, Arizona
I love the architecture of the LDS (Mormon) temple that is located at the heart of Mesa, Arizona. It has an ancient feel to it. Special ordinances are performed in Mormon temples and the ceremonies performed are sacred. It is disrespectful and considered sacrilegious for LDS members to discuss what happens in the temple anywhere outside of it. Once you understand the importance of the beliefs it's not hard understand why this is.

Earthlings Welcome

2009-06-24T01:12:34Z

Earthlings Welcome
Stop by the Ale'inn for supper before you head out in your search for the truth. My buddy Rob and I took a little trip out to Area 51 the other day and stopped in this little diner for supper. Later that night we met up with a group of UFO hunters from Las Vegas.

Frank's General Store

2009-06-22T17:08:20Z

Frank's General Store
I think that's what it says. I could not quite make out the lettering on this building because it was so faded. This is next to Last Chance Saloon in Modena, Utah.

The Abandoned Last-Chance Saloon

2009-06-22T09:22:02Z

The Abandoned Last-Chance Saloon
This is located in Modena, Utah near the Nevada state line.

Frybread Shop & Roadside Stand, Navajo Nation

2009-06-19T12:44:39Z

Frybread Shop & Roadside Stand, Navajo Nation
These stands are common on the reservation and cater to tourists and folks passing through or visiting places like Monument Valley or the Four Corners. Roadside shops contain Navajo arts and crafts.

Three Shirted Aliens - Area 51

2009-06-18T12:21:33Z

Three Shirted Aliens - Area 51
Found inside the Little Ale-inn Cafe and Motel.

On the Edge of Horseshoe Bend

2009-06-17T15:31:13Z

On the Edge of Horseshoe Bend
What I enjoy about shooting super-wide images is that people are not aware they are in the frame! :-)

Rockface at Toroweap

2009-06-15T23:07:06Z

Rockface at Toroweap
Located at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park around river mile 179.

Utah State Route 128 Going to Moab

2009-06-14T18:22:47Z

Utah State Route 128 Going to Moab
This road traverses 49 miles from I-70 to Moab, Utah and follows the Colorado River until you reach the city. It is one of the most beautiful stretches of scenic highway in the state. This image captures the mood I was in.

Welcome to Mars, Arizona

2009-06-12T23:02:34Z

Welcome to Mars, Arizona
This location is also known as Monument Valley Tribal Park on the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona. What a beautiful quiet place it is as well. Every time I visit, the landscape never ceases to impress me.

Carl's Burgers & Sandwich Shop in Caliente, Nevada

2009-06-12T09:04:03Z

Carl's Burgers & Sandwich Shop in Caliente, Nevada
Caliente is a town of about 800-1,000 people out in Lincoln County, Nevada. It's roughly a 3-hour drive Northeast of Las Vegas.

Buttes in Canyonlands

2009-06-11T13:14:49Z

Buttes in Canyonlands
These buttes are seen on your way to the north entrance of Canyonlands National Park about 26 miles to the west of Moab, Utah.

Big Lake Trading Post, Page, Arizona

2009-06-11T13:13:06Z

Big Lake Trading Post, Page, Arizona
I am capturing every detail around me even those often overlooked by locals. Even murals on buildings seem to capture my attention and this one was no exception especially with the light fixture above the sandstone mittens.

Valley Gun Club

2009-06-10T10:19:12Z

Valley Gun Club
Apparently some do not take pride in their own gun club!?

Lone Tree Evening

2009-06-09T23:16:59Z

Lone Tree Evening
A stunted Juniper on a hill. Look at the direction of the clouds at the same angle as the branches on the tree; that's what I noticed and why I took this shot. This also has the feel of the movie; No Country for Old Men.

Closed Roadside Stand on the Navajo Reservation

2009-06-09T11:58:54Z

Closed Roadside Stand on the Navajo Reservation
This is one of those places where Navajo folks sell arts and crafts off the roadside to tourists and travelers. I want to photograph more of the rural decay often overlooked on the reservation just like I do around my own hometown.

Flowering Danelion (Taraxacum Officinale)

2009-04-05T18:00:27Z

Flowering Danelion (Taraxacum Officinale)