Essentially no clouds, no wind, and a glass-like lake. Perfect for viewing the Milky Way and stars over and reflected in North Fork Lake. Wind River Range, WY.
A distant Medina Mountains is set aglow by the setting sun. North Fork Lake, Wind River Range, WY.
The setting sun warms and highlights the clouds over North Fork Lake. Wind River Range, WY.
A partial moon highlights the meadow's grasses and Fireweed, which grows from a crack in the boulder. Wind River Range, WY.
Star trails over Mt. Victor and North Fork Lake. The last night of a wonderful trip. Wind River Range, WY.
Monument Valley, AZ.
The early summer Milky Way arches over Monument Valley, AZ.
Monument Valley, AZ.
Infrared. Monument Valley, AZ.
Storm clouds brew over Mystery Valley on the Navajo Nation, AZ.
The valley as viewed from Navajo Code Talker Outpost (previously named Artist Point). Monument Valley, AZ.
A rising moon--actually at about 11 o'clock--highlights the landscape and warms the night sky. Monument Valley, AZ.
Infrared. Big Chief and Castle Buttes dot the horizon behind the West Mitten. Monument Valley, AZ.
The West Mitten, Monument Valley, AZ.
East Mitten, Monument Valley, AZ.
The formation known as Yei Bi Chei (including the commonly named Totem Pole) represents Navajo spiritual gods and is viewed as dancers emerging from a Hogan. Monument Valley, AZ.
Sunset in Monument Valley.
Monument Valley, AZ.
After weeks of planning, the big day had arrived. A total lunar eclipse beginning just after sunset and evolving between Sedona's Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock. But just as things got underway, in rolled a heavy cloud cover. We enjoyed only a couple of breaks in the clouds all evening, but tried to make the most of them. May 15, 2022.
A gap in the night's cloud cover reveals the total lunar eclipse and stars over Sedona's Bell Rock. May 15, 2022.