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DesertScapes by Jeff Jessing

Canyons, Deserts, and High Plateaus

Moments in time and place are what give me motivation to get out in nature over and over. The brief play of light on this scenic canyon provided one such moment that stirred my soul.

Canyon Solitude

This iconic location, in Canyonlands National Park, is best seen (and photographed) at sunrise often resulting in a spectacular glow of the underside of this impressive arch.

Morning's Luminosity

Magical evening light illuminating the Painted Hills. This photograph was a first prize winner in the 2006 North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Summit Contest.

Painted Hills in Golden Light

This photograph of the awe-inspiring Cliff Palace was crafted during a beautiful evening. Cliff Palace is the largest of the cliff dwellings found in Mesa Verde.

The Ancient Ones

The Bisti Wings

This photograph was crafted in the wilds of the Bisti Badlands. The desolation and intense silence that can be found in this remote corner of our world always leaves me in awe!

The Land of Enchantment

White "flaming" clouds above the Three Gossips in Arches National Park.

Cloud Flames

One of the most striking geographic features of the Four Corner's area is Shiprock. On this evening I was delighted to find a sky that complimented this imposing rock.

The Cloud Factory

Perched on the edge of the canyon below, I captured the edge of day over the Crooked River.

The Edge of Day

The surreal landscape of the Bisti Badlands in New Mexico is highlighted in this photograph. This image was made during a backpacking trip into this amazing wilderness area.

The Bisti Tower

Sparse springtime bloom on the ancient clay beds of the Painted Hills.

Painted Bloom

This iconic photograph of Delicate Arch was taken at dusk. The La Sal Mountains are in the background.

Cowboy Chaps

Late afternoon light on the sandstone fins, known as the Fiery Furnace, in Arches National Park with the snow capped La Sal mountains in the background.

Fiery Furnace and the La Sal Mountains

This ionic view of the Windows region of Arches showcases Balanced Rock and the La Sal Mountains. Turret Arch is seen at the middle right of the photo.

Balanced Rock & La Sal Mountains

After a nice afternoon hike to this iconic location, I made this photograph while waiting for the sun to set. I spent another 4 hours at this location doing creative nighttime photography with students.

Sandstone Majesty

The emphasis of the moon in this photograph helps highlight the alien nature of Bisti.

Moonrise over Bisti

Desert Glow

The always stunning Fisher Towers are one of those locations that are difficult to leave.

Fisher Towers

Bisti Clay

Petrified Wood and HooDoos, are both abundant subjects for your camera in the Bisti Badlands of New Mexico.

Petrified in Time

This is a good example of finding a strong foreground element to change the entire feel of your surroundings. Without the green foliage (quite small in reality) the scene would appear very arid indeed.

Shiprock Oasis

The shear magnitude of this wide-angle shot can only be appreciated by visiting this location in person. I was literally on the extreme edge of a thousand foot drop off when this photograph was made.

Surrounded

From this high vantage point, the drama of this unique landscape is obvious. The hike to this location is well worth the effort and time.

The Painted Landscape

It's not if this rock will fall it is when will it fall. It is difficult to appreciate the precariousness of this arrangement that is found within Arches National Park.

Unstable Relationship

Weathered Mound

This is a shot of the often photographed North Window Arch.

The Eye of the Beholder

The layering and warm hues of this sunrise scene give a strong sense of place to the arid Canyonlands.

Washer Woman Arch

This image was crafted while leading a photography workshop in Arches National Park. The laser painting is one of several creative techniques that Jeff shares with his students.

Alien Landscape

With 50 mph winds, this location provided many challenges for a photographer. Specifically, blowing sand and camera shake.

Ripples in Time

The icon of this fantastic national park.

Delicate Arch

The light and texture give this image great depth.

The Test of Time

This is the type of light that gets photographer's heart rates elevated! Arches National Park is one of the most unique and photogenic parks in North America and when combined with stunning light there is no better place to photograph.

Arches' Showcase

The quantity of sandstone formations within Arches National Park is overwhelming. This photograph was made near sunrise on a cold winter morning.

Desert Spire

This photograph was made during the fleeting moments of evening light on this Four Corner's icon.

Shiprock

Bisti Arch

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