Dreamscape
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
22 Aug 2022
Natural Bridge Crown
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
22 Aug 2022
Sun-Kissed
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
22 Aug 2022
Magnificent Cliffs
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
22 Aug 2022
Reaching for the Sky
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
22 Aug 2022
Floor of the Valley Road
"The Floor of the Valley Road, also known as the CIon Canyon Scenic Drive, follows the canyon of the North Fork of the Virgin River, also know as Zion Canyon, through Zion Nation Park, Utah, USA. "
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The Beehives
Beehives are the set of mound-like (not pointed) mountain peaks, which are shaped like beehives.
Zion National Park
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The East Temple
"The East Temple is a prominent 7,709 feet (2,350 m) summit composed of Navajo Sandstone. It is one of the notable landmarks in the park."
Zion National Park
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Magical Night at Stonehenge Memorial
The night is filled with enchantment as the brilliant startrails are captured over Stonehenge Memorial!
Maryhill, WA
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Maryhill Sunset Glory
A glorious scene of the peachy sunset afterglow from Maryhill, WA is a wondrous sight to behold!
Maryhill, WA
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Historic Stonehenge Memorial
“Erected as the nation’s first WWI memorial and dedicated in 1918 to the
servicemen of Klickitat County,
Washington, who died in the service of their country during the Great War, Sam Hill's Stonehenge Memorial is a monument to heroism and peace.”
Maryhill, WA
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Wisteria Season
The spectacular wisteria vine at the Seattle Japanese Garden exudes hope, beauty and serenity during this season!
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Purple Flower Bliss
Seattle Japanese Garden
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Wisteria Paradise
Seattle Japanese Garden
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The Beehives
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Rock Layers
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Grooves
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Juxtaposition
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnaturejuxtaposition
A Giant Beehive
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Plateau
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Sandstone Variations
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Rocky Hill
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Rock Faces
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Contrasting Textures
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
The Desert
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Red, White and Blue
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Jagged Edges
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Scenic Road
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
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Rock Outcroppings
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Sky and Earth Glories
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Sandstone Pyramid
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Mars on Earth
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
"The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are grooved lines going in different directions. The layers of beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited."valley of firenevada state parksandstonebeehive rock formationsnature
Light and Shadow
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
09 May 2022
Loveliest of Trees
“Loveliest of trees, the cherry now is hung with bloom along the bough.”
~ A. E. Housman
University of Washington
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Cherry Blossoms Galore
The Quad at University of Washington in Seattle is resplendent with exquisite Sakura trees in full bloom each spring!
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Glorious Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossoms in The Quad are in full glorious bloom!
Univeristy of Washington
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Magical Cherry Blossoms
“One of the legends suggesting why the cherry trees’ blossoms are so exquisite and ephemeral says that the fairy Ko-no-hana-sakuya-hime, the “maiden who causes trees to bloom,” hovers low in the spring sky, awakening the sleeping trees with her delicate breath.”- Ann McClellan
The Quad at University of Washington
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Dreaming of Cherry Blossoms at Dawn
The famous cherry blossoms in the University of Washington's Quad are in full bloom, and this blue hour scene is just like a magical dream!
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Weeping Cherry Blossom
Weeping cherry blossom tree - Oh how I love thee!
Volunteer Park
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Spectacular Calico Hills
“These brightly colored hills are made up of beautiful Aztec sandstone—a mixture of layered orange-red and tan “calico” colored stones."
Red Rock Canyon
Las Vegas, NV
Magnificent Mount St Helens
This stunning aerial view during a flight out from Seattle is absolutely breathtaking!
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Orange Marmalade
"Softly the evening came with the sunset."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Blue Serenity
A serene scene overlooks Elliott Bay Marina and Smith Cove as the sunset afterglow radiates over the Olympic Mountains during the glorious blue hour!
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Luminous Blue Hour
Lumen Field glows and the Seattle Great Wheel spins with a potpourri of fun designs and colors this evening under a luminous afterglow at sunset!
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Exquisite Mountain Glory
Her Majesty is adorned with a dainty peach hat amidst colorful skies at sunset!
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Seattle Cloud Drama
On the last night of January, the sky over Seattle was awash with dark and stormy clouds after a gleaming orange sunset!
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Razzle-Dazzle
The multi-colored sky is utterly captivating just after the sun has set on this evening!
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Sweet Afterglow
Seattle is bathed in sweet sunset afterglow during the serene blue hour!
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