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Buckhorn Wash Long Pictograph Panel

Buckhorn Wash prehistoric wall art is near the northwestern corner of the San Rafael Swell, one of the more accessible parts of the region. Its rock panels contain figures drawn in red ochre, believed to have been first created by people using the Barrier Canyon Style that flourished between 1,500 and 4,000 years ago.

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Window Blind Peak in the San Rafael Swell

Window Blind Peak is one of the many phenomenal geologic formations in Utah's San Rafael Swell. A view on an autumn morning as we were heading into the canyons region.

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Chasing the Dusty Boys

Following the guys on an off-roading dirt path deep into the San Rafael Swell.

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The Journey begins...

An October 2023 road trip to the San Rafael Swell in central Utah with Teig, my brother Shawn and my friend Tony to explore this phenomenal high desert region .

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Winter Profile above Bear Creek Lake Park

A self portrait in the dead of winter at Bear Creek Lake Park.

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Lake Dorothy State Park from the Air

A view of Lake Dorothy State Park on the border of Colorado and New Mexico near sunset with a storm brewing to the west.

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Snow above Parshall Colorado

Teig resting in a field of snow leftover from the winter snows above Parshall Colorado. We had a fun day exploring the hills and ridges with the Colorado River flowing through the valley below. My brother was flyfishing but we decided we needed to stretch our legs and climb a few of the hills and get some fantastic views in this area.

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Icicles in Bear Creek

Many of the plants next to Bear Creek in Colorado freeze in winter. These branches look fascinating with the thick ice and light shining through them.

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Shadows on Death Valley Sand Dunes

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are at the northern end of the valley floor and are nearly surrounded by mountains on all sides. The primary source of the dune sands is probably the Cottonwood Mountains which lie to the north and northwest. The tiny grains of quartz and feldspar that form the sinuous sculptures that make up this dune field began as much larger pieces of solid rock. In between many of the dunes are stands of creosote bush on the sand and on dried mud, which used to cover this part of the valley before the dunes intruded.

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Friends Hiking with Pup on Mount Flora

A pair of lady hikers with their pup on a beautiful summer day at the summit of Mount Flora. Summer hiking in the Colorado Rockies is wonderful with a friend and especially with a dog to accompany both of you.

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Three Island Creek Waterfall

Waterfalls don't have to be massive to be beautiful. Finding smaller falls on a creek can be just as rewarding and even better to sit next to and daydream. This was a very nice one on Three Island Creek outside of Steamboat Colorado.

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Teig on the Continental Divide Trail

A nice day for a hike in the Vasquez Peak Wilderness. This section of the continental Divide Trail near Berthoud Pass is fantastic in July with snowfields still present and wildflowers blooming. Definitely worth the trip.

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Alpine Trail to Stanley Mountain

A beautiful summer day above 11,000 feet in the  Rocky Mountains outside of Winter Park. Sauntering through the alpine landscape is one of our favorite ways to decompress from a crazy work week. Teig is definitely the scout on the trail leading most of the way.

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Slot Canyon Falls on Willis Creek

A beautiful waterfall in Willis Creek Narrows. This location is a beauty within the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument of Utah.

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The Dinosaurs Back

The beautiful red and white sandstone mixture in Valley of Fire Park in Nevada is awesome to witness in the golden hour. So many rock formations that wow the visitors. A desert landscape photographer's dream.

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Desert Flora on Tabeau Peak Ridge

Teig and I were hiking up Tabeau Peak above Joshua Tree National Natural Landmark in  southwest Utah and we came upon this beautiful view on a ridge off the trail. The flora here was so quaint with the views of the valley far below and the mountains in the distance that I was compelled to take a photograph.