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Joshua Tree National Park is world renown for possibly the most stunning sunsets on earth. Unfortunately the best time of year to get shots like this is in the summer, and even with the sun setting it was 110 F degrees. When you witness one for yourself,...

Bison in Wildflowers, Yellowstone National Park, by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova Amid a vibrant meadow in Yellowstone, a bison grazes peacefully, its massive form grounded yet graceful against a sea of wildflowers. Colors of gold, purple, and...

Grit, Yellowstone National Park, by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova In this striking black and white photograph, Grit captures the raw resilience of Yellowstone in winter’s fierce embrace.Where snow blankets the earth in silence...

I navigate the winding path of Little Wild Horse Canyon, with a year-old Australian Shepherd Golden Retriever mix, Cruise, who bounds ahead of me. The morning light filters through the narrow opening above, casting a warm glow on the orangey-red rock...

Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park quite literally looks like it was painted by a fine artist. The towering hoodoos, rich red rock formations, and sweeping amphitheaters seem almost too perfect to be real — as if each layer was...

Aerial sunset photorgaph of The Little Painted Desert State Park. This photograph is an aerial view of a striking desert landscape, showcasing the colorful and eroded terrain of badlands. The surface is etched with deep gullies and ridges, resembling...

Snow King, Grand Teton National Park, by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova A solitary moose stands in fresh snow in Grand Teton National Park, its dark silhouette cutting through the pale winter landscape. Snow gathers along its back and shoulders,...

"Silhouettes Through the Haze:" A hazy sunset at the Grand Canyon casts the many layers of rocks into near-silhouettes against a golden pastel sky. Available as lustre photographic paper print, or as ready-to-hang canvas or metal wall art...

I navigate the winding path of Little Wild Horse Canyon, with a year-old Australian Shepherd Golden Retriever mix, Cruise, who bounds ahead of me. The morning light filters through the narrow opening above, casting a warm glow on the orangey-red rock...

There’s something unforgettable about watching the first light of day touch El Capitan — especially on a frigid December morning. The valley is still and silent, the air sharp and cold, and then suddenly, the granite face of this giant begins...

If ghost towns are your thing, Bodie needs to be on your bucket list. I have visited Bodie ghost town many times over the years, but this particular trip was very rare in that I had the whole place to myself, except a park ranger. Probably because it was...

Fall 2022 I visited Canyonlands National Park, just outside of Moab, Utah for the first time. Millions of people visit Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah each year, but the crowds were sparse during my visit in November. Mesa Arch is one of...