Side Trip to Bryce

Can't believe it's almost Christmas!  With all the holiday activity, I've been a little behind finishing up our trip photos from October. 

We spent 5 days in Zion National Park, but while there, we took a daytrip to Bryce Canyon.  It was a beautiful day...perfect weather for our little excursion.  My in-laws were with us and seeing the canyon for the first time, they were amazed.

Zion's Birthday!

I learned this morning that yesterday, November 19, 1919, Zion became a National Park.  What better way to celebrate than to share a bit of beauty from this awesome park. 

The best way to view these is by clicking on one of the photos and view in the slideshow mode.

 

 

 John, Betty, and Jerry

 

 

John is a speck about 1/2 way down next to the bush on the right.  :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Night Vision

The Southwest is just as incredible during the night as it is during daylight.  The sky fills with an unbelievable number of stars.  The mountains create beautiful silhouettes across the skyline.  With the earlier sunset this time of year, it makes night photography a little less strenuous.  John loves being out at night, and, although I drag my feet, I'm always glad I go.  You never know what you are going to capture at night.  During editing, I'm always surprised and amazed how beautiful the photos are. 

Sedona, AZ

 

Moonlight and Stars

 

Caught a moonbow...first time! 

 

Zion National Park