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Wild Horses

The Milky Way rising behind one the many horse statues of Galleta Meadows Sculptures in Borrego Springs, San Diego's desert region.

Morning Glory

The new day casting its morning light onto the face of El Capitan in the Yosemite National Park. El Capitan's granite walls rise more than 3000 feet above the Yosemite Valley Floor.

The End of the Rainbow

Light creating a rainbow effect on the bottom of Upper Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park

Cascades

Soft morning light on the upper reaches of the Cascade Waterfalls in Cascade Creek of Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite Crown

Soft morning light in Yosemite Valley illuminating the faces of El Capitan and the 3 Brothers as they are reflected in the Merced River. To me it looks like the ridges of a crown.

Falling Light

Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park. This waterfall is commonly known as the "Firefall" but if you talk to some people they will take exception with this term as the original "firefall" was a summer time event that began in 1872 and continued for almost a century, in which burning hot embers were spilled from the top of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to the valley 3,000 feet below. This event is much more environmentally friendly. The modern event happens around mid February every year depending on conditions. There has to be enough snow to melt to create the waterfall and the sun needs to hit the cliff face at just the right time during sunset to create this effect. If there is not enough snow or a cloud gets in the way you more then likely will not see it.

On top of it All

The Crescent Moon aligning with the top of the San Diego Sea World Aerial Tower with all of its holiday lights lit up.

Mt Whitney Full Moon

The full moon as it descends behind Mt Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states.

In Transition

The Comet C/2020 F3 ( Neowise ) as it made its way across our skies above Hot Springs Mountain in the San Diego back country of Warner Springs.

As the Day Begins

The full moon descending behind the "Old Point Loma Lighthouse" on top of Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego as sunrise starts to illuminate the landscape.

The Big Cheese

The full moon rising over the top of Iron Mountain in San Diego as a hiker takes a snapshot from the top.

Calling to the Stars

The Milky Way arching over the lights of El Centro in the desert below as it connects into the FAA dome on top of Mt Laguna in the Eastern San Diego Mountains.

A Higher Calling

The full moon rising behind the spires of the San Diego Morman Temple.

A Stairway to the Stars

A Panorama of the Milky Way Arch rising up over Cuyamaca Peak in the back country of San Diego.

Above the Clouds

The Milky Way Rising behind Cuyamaca Peak in the back country of San Diego.

A Path to the Stars

The Milky Way rising up behind the alien like landscape of White Pocket in the Vermilion Cliffs National Park of Northern Arizona.

A River of Light

The Milky Way rising above the Watchman in Zion National Park as the Virgin River runs towards it.

A Last Glimpse

The last rays of the sun breaking across the western mountains in Zion National Parks canyon as seen from the Overlook Trail

Reflecting the Universe

Watching the Milky Way rise above Dollar Lake on the Rae Lakes Loop. The Rae Lakes loop is a 45 mile backpacking loop in the High Sierras section of Kings Canyon National Park.

Climbing into the Light

A log ladder leads up to the next level in the river of Kanarra Falls in Kanarraville Utah.

Light Through a Window

Sunrise lighting up the "North Window" in the windows section of Arches National Park in Moab, Utah.

A River Runs Through It

The cool water making its way down the river of a slot canyon in Kanarra Creek Canyon.

Lonely Tree

Sunrise throwing light onto a lone tree in the alien like landscape of White Pocket in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument of Northern Arizona.

Exodus

The light trails from cars heading up the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel at sunset as seen from the Overlook Trail in Zion National Park