Landscape

Dream Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova Nestled beneath the rugged peaks, Dream Lake rests like a perfect mirror, its glassy surface reflecting the towering mountains and the sky above. Evergreen trees...

From near the summit of Thatchtop, a view over Solitude Lake with Longs Peak in the background: The lake lives up to its name—quiet, remote, and pristine—nestled beneath a dramatic backdrop of high peaks. Rising beyond the lake and...

From the summit of Chiefs Head Peak, the last light of the day illuminates three of the highest peaks in Rocky; Longs Peak, Mt Meeker, and Pagoda Peak: The third highest in Rocky Mountain National Park—the world feels vast, silent, and eternal. As...

Standing on the salt flats of Death Valley feels like stepping onto another planet. Stretching endlessly to the horizon, the cracked polygonal patterns underfoot form a natural mosaic—each line etched by time, wind, and evaporation. In the soft...

Autumn at Schwabacher Landing, Grand Teton National Park, by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova In autumn, Schwabacher Landing becomes a radiant tapestry of color, where golden aspens and fiery maples reflect perfectly in the still waters of the...

Olympic National Park by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova Through the camera’s eye, Olympic National Park reveals a world shaped by mist, ancient forests, and untamed coastline. Towering evergreens draped in emerald moss rise from a forest...

A lone Bull Moose grazes through Big Meadows, on the west side of the park: He was calm, deliberate, grazing without urgency. Creating a subtle contrast against the muted greens of the meadow. Moments like this aren’t about fast...

Lower Antelope Canyon, by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova Hidden beneath the desert plains of northern Arizona, Lower Antelope Canyon unfolds as a breathtaking masterpiece of nature’s design. Centuries of wind and water have carved its...

TITLE: "Hall of Mosses - Hoh Rainforest" The lush, verdant green moss-covered old growth spruce and hemlock trees of the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington. The towering ancient trees dripping with moss and the primeval ferns carpeting...

Yellowstone Lake Sunrise, Yellowstone National Park by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova At first light, Yellowstone Lake awakens in a quiet symphony of color and reflection. The water, smooth as glass, mirrors the distant peaks and the softening...

June 2024 I traveled to the White Lake and Commerce Michigan area to visit my brother who has suffered with progressive MS for 40 years. My small, but tight family gathered for a long overdue reunion and to discuss my brother's future care options. It...

Autumn Sunrise in Colter Bay, Grand Teton National Park, by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova At dawn, Colter Bay awakens beneath a veil of soft golden light. The calm waters of Jackson Lake mirror the fiery hues of autumn — crimson, amber,...