It's that time of year in New Mexico... Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 52mm, f11, ISO100, 1/20 second

Not a bad way to end a day... It's moments like this that keep me coming back to Monument Valley. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 33mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/20 second

When you see something like this literally in the middle of nowhere you gotta pull over and take a few photos. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 38mm, f11, ISO100, five exposures combined for the final image

One of these days I'd like to visit Canyon de Chelly National Monument when the leaves are turning. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 24mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1000 second

Ship Rock as seen from Buffalo Pass in Arizona's Lukachukai Mountains. I had no idea this view existed, I just happened to stop at Buffalo Pass to stretch my legs for a minute when I looked out and saw this. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 200mm (DX crop on), f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

Spotted while wandering the dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Colorado a few years back. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 70mm, f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

Wassup?... Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 160mm (DX crop on), f2.8, ISO100, 1/160 second

Working on plans to do more of this. MTC... Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 24mm, f8, ISO100, 1/13 second, -1 exposure compensation

I'm always going to stop if I can and take a photo or ten of a little scene with character like this one from Tucson's colorful Barrio Viejo. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 39mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/400 second

Cottonwoods and canyon walls, an autumn scene I never tire of photographing. This was taken while wandering around somewhere in Utah a few years back. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 102mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/100 second

It's moments like these that keep me going back to Monument Valley. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 70mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/13 second

Looking forward to getting back to this part of the world next month, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and wherever else I end up while wandering. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 24mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/3200 second

Had a good time watching this dust storm roll across Monument Valley not too long ago. Kinda cool when they're not coming towards you. :) Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm lens at 65mm, f1, ISO100, 1/125 second

Burma-Shave and wide open spaces... Taken on the beautiful stretch of old Route 66 that lies between Seligman and Hackberry in Arizona. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 31mm, f16, ISO100, 1/200 second

Sometimes you could across something that catches your eye, and you'll always wonder what the story is behind it... Spotted while wandering in southern Colorado last September. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 200mm (DX crop on), f2.8, ISO100, 1/400 second

Brazos Cliffs in northern New Mexico on a beautiful autumn day, taken last October. A different viewpoint compared to the one I posted two days ago, thought it would be interesting to share and compare the two. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 88mm, f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

Headed out for the weekend... Nikon Z9, Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens at 600mm (DX crop on), f6.3, ISO800, 1/1250 second

Brazos Cliffs, taken while chasing fall color last October. What I liked about this scene are the layers, clouds, mountains, trees, and the open meadow... Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 100mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1600 second

I'm thinking it's time to do some of this again... Taken while exploring in Canyon X in Arizona (Navajo Nation). Nikon D750, 14-24mm lens at 24mm, f11, ISO100, 10 seconds, -1 exposure compensation

I can never pass up an interesting door or window... Taken while walking the streets of St. Elmo Ghost Town in Colorado a couple of summers ago. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 50mm, f11, ISO100, 1/40 second

A peaceful moment captured while wandering through Monument Valley last month. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 54mm, f2.8, ISO100. 1/1600 second

Morning Reflection... Taken during last month's visit to Monument Valley... Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 70mm (DX crop on), f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

Sometimes you just wanna bury your head and pretend it didn't happen... Nikon D750. 24-70mm lens at 31mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/2000 second

Haven't done one of these in awhile so... The Setup & The Shot, Balanced Rock in Arches National Park on a beautiful cold winter morning a few years back. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 70mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1600 second, -1 exposure compensation

An experiment in making a monochrome image during last month's visit to Monument Valley. Always fun to try and do something a little different with a familiar subject. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 60mm, f11, ISO100, 1/100 second

And then there's the grittier side to what's left along old Route 66... Taken near San Fidel, New Mexico this past May. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm lens at37mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/3200 second

Since the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Route 66 is approaching I thought I'd share a photo taken in May at the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona, where the spirit of the Mother Road lives on. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 33mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1000 second

Just a random fall photo I haven't shared before, taken while wandering in the Manzano Mountains a few years back. Nikon D750, 70-200m lens at 150mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/80 second, -1 exposure compensation

I'm already looking forward to fall colors and fall photography. This was taken in Capitol Reef National Park a few years back on an awesome October road trip. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 70mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/2000 second, -2 exposure compensation

Spotted this while driving a remote back road in northern New Mexico a few years back, pulled over and took a few photos even though it was midday and the light was harsh. Glad I did because a few months later it was gone. Sometimes you gotta take the photo when you can, blink and it may be gone.