ARIZONA

Raw Beauty of the American Southwest

Arizona has some of the most varied and striking landscapes I’ve ever photographed. From deep canyons and red rock formations to the wide-open Sonoran Desert, it always gives you something new.

This gallery captures some of Arizona's most unforgettable moments during a few of my trips. I was at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon when an approaching snowstorm added some moody drama to the canyon’s already overwhelming scale. You'll see a glowing sunset illuminating the sweeping curve of Horseshoe Bend. The iconic saguaro cacti proudly stand in the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, while a fiery sunset glows over historic Tombstone. Morning light breaks across the buttes and mesas of Monument Valley, and the sculpted sandstone walls of Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon reveal nature’s intricate patterns of light and shadow.

These images celebrate Arizona’s powerful geology, resilient desert life, and unforgettable light, some of the things that keep pulling me back to the Southwest. I hope they give you a sense of why. Enjoy the journey through the Southwest.

A panoramic view of Horseshoe Bend, a meander in the Colorado River, at sunset with a colorful sky and rugged canyon cliffs surrounding the river.
A winding turquoise Colorado River flowing through the colorful Grand Canyon with layered rock formations.
View of the Grand Canyon with layered rock formations and a cloudy sky overhead.
A leafless, twisted tree on a hill overlooking the Grand Canyon under a cloudy sky.
Panoramic view of the Grand Canyon with layered red rock formations and a cloudy sky.
A view of the Grand Canyon with layered rock formations, rugged cliffs, and a distant flat landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of the Grand Canyon with layered rock formations and a winding Colorado River at the bottom.
A panoramic view of the Grand Canyon with layered rock formations, a cloudy sky, and a small structure on top of a cliff.
A panoramic view of the Grand Canyon showcasing layered rock formations, steep cliffs, and rugged terrain in shades of brown, red, and gray.
Close-up of a fishhook barrel cactus with yellow-green pads, brown flowers, pinkish spines, and some white patches on the cactus surface.
Vivid orange and red sunset with layered clouds over silhouetted trees and hills.
A long, straight highway running through an arid landscape with low shrubs, leading towards distant mountains under a cloudy sky with patches of blue.
Silhouette of a desert landscape at Monument Valley with rock formations against a colorful sunset sky transitioning from deep blue to orange.
Silhouette of mesas and rock formations at Monument Valley against a colorful sunset sky with shades of purple, pink, and orange.
Silhouetted saguaro cacti against a colorful sunset sky with mountains in the background.
Colorful slot canyon walls with smooth, layered sandstone formations illuminated by soft orange and purple light.
View of a slot canyon with smooth, layered rock formations illuminated by sunlight, creating warm orange and purple hues.
View of a colorful slot canyon with smooth, wavy rock formations in shades of purple, pink, orange, and yellow, with a small opening at the top letting in light.
A view of a narrow slot canyon with smooth, flowing rock formations illuminated by sunlight, showcasing shades of orange, purple, and red.
Colorful rock formations with smooth, layered, and curving surfaces in shades of purple, pink, and red.
Colorful narrow canyon walls illuminated by sunlight, showcasing orange, purple, and dark hues.
Colorful sandstone canyon with smooth, wavy walls in shades of purple, pink, and orange.
An inspiring view of a colorful slot canyon with curving sandstone walls in shades of orange, red, and purple, illuminated by soft natural light.

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