Window seat please

This picture, taken on the flight back from Las Vegas to San Francisco, ends my "grand circle" series - a road trip in the southern part of Utah.

The sky too is on fire - Valley of fire state park, NV

Don't miss this stop at the Valley of fire state park if you ever drive your way back from Page/Zion to Las Vegas, and vice versa. I was lucky to witness such an incredible sky that day, but the valley by itself is already well worth a visit.

Horseshoe bend, Page, AZ

I'll admit this is not the most creative composition, but hey, I just had to take my own version while I was in Page, just for the sake of it, after seeing so many horseshoe bend shots.

I was mad at the boat on the right side of the river at first, but all in all, I think it gives a sense of scale. This place is really grandiose. It gave me the willies as I was trying to get as close as I could, in order to capture most of it.

Upper Antelope canyon #4

Upper Antelope Canyon #3 - The clam

Upper Antelope canyon #2 - monument valley

Some call this "monument valley" because the shape of the sandstone reminds that of a mitten.

Upper Antelope Canyon #1

Visiting Upper Antelope Canyon between Christmas and New year's eve was definitely not a fun experience due to the flow of tourists - i was obviously one of those - who are gathered in this pretty narrow place at the same time. I even managed to break my tripod, as I was rushing to get a shot before tour guides start kicking me out. All i was left with, was a gimpy tripod ;)
Regardless, the place is really precious. Glad I had a chance to visit.

Lower Antelope Canyon #2

Lower Antelope Canyon #1

Monument Valley #7 - The Mittens and the Golden boa

Monument Valley #6 - 2+2=5

Monument Valley #5 - It's raining stars on the Mittens

Monument Valley #4 - Sunrise and the Mittens

Monument Valley #3

Monument Valley #2

Monument Valley #1

Sand dune arch #2, Arches National Park

Sand dune arch #1, Arches National Park

Mesa Arch #2, Canyonlands National Park

Mesa Arch #1, Canyonlands National Park