Mesa de Anguila at Sunset Size:48x72 and the sky revealed itself

and the sky revealed itself later in the night

The Superstition Mountains are a rugged volcanic range east of Phoenix

Each frame was photographed in sequence and blended together to form a single

while the cliffs and ridgelines stand unchanged

That quiet collision between human ambition and geological time is part of what makes this region so compelling

Mesa de Anguila at Sunset Size:48x72 and the sky revealed itselfMesa de Anguila, Big Bend National Park, Texas This photograph was made on the rim of Mesa de Anguila during sunset, overlooking a tight bend in the Rio Grande far below. The vantage point sits high above the river, fully exposed, with no shelter from wind or sun. I worked close to a cluster of prickly pear at the edge of the rim, letting the cactus form a barrier between myself and the drop beyond it. The wide angle emphasized proximity, placing the