Hikes & Trips!

This blog post explores the quieter, wilder side of Zion National Park beyond the main canyon, focusing on the eastern “upper” region where desert bighorn sheep and dramatic slickrock landscapes can be found. I share personal photography experiences, key locations like Canyon Overlook, Checkerboard Mesa, and the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway, along with tips for spotting wildlife, capturing better light, and appreciating the more remote side of Zion.

This blog post reflects on personal experiences in landscape photography where unexpected moments in nature feel almost spiritual or guided. I share a story about missing and then witnessing a fleeting “miracle shot,” and how it changed the way I approach photography, presence, and timing in the field. The post explores slowing down, being in the moment, and connecting more deeply with nature while creating images.