James Marvin Phelps

Waking up before dawn to catch a sunrise in Monument Valley is an unforgettable experience. Standing alone in silence as the sky paints itself with pink and orange is breathtaking—a true natural wonder.

#monumentvalley #sunrise #landscape #sky #nature #southwest #photography

If you look on Google Earth the Mittens and Merrick Butte are in Arizona south of the Utah State line😀

Sunrise Virga
Merrick Butte
Monument Valley
Navajo Tribal Park
Arizona

#arizona #monumentvalley #sunrise #virga #desert #landscape #sky #photography

Sunrise Silhouette
Monument Valley
Navajo Tribal Park
Arizona

#monumentvalley #southwest #desert #sunrise #landscape #sky #goldenhour #landsmark #photography

Very kind, thank you!

Thank you, Penni

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Big Chief Butte Sunrise
Monument Valley
Utah

#monumentvalley #sunrise #desert #landscape #photography

Thank you, that pretty much sums it up!

The Celestial Nest
Sitting Hen Formation
Monument Valley
Utah

This is a composite image. The foreground was taken just before sunrise, and the stars were captured the night before.

Down the Road
U.S. Route 163
Monument Valley
Utah

#monumentvalley #openroad #travel #desert #southwest #utah #landscape #photography

Enjoy! If you have time check out Valley of the Gods, it's about 30 minutes north of MV.

Forrest Gump Point
U.S. Route 163
Monument Valley
Utah

"I'm pretty tired... I think I'll go home now."

The famous Forrest Gump Point is located on a long, straight stretch of U.S. Route 163 in Utah, looking south toward the iconic buttes of Monument Valley.

#utah #monumentvalley #photography

Sitting Hen
Monument Valley
Utah

If you are visiting Monument Valley, you can easily spot the Setting Hen as you drive toward the park entrance on US-163; it stands as one of the sentinel-like guardians of the valley's northern gateway.

#utah #monumentvalley #sittinghen #landscape #photography

Wolf Moonrise
Monument Valley
Navajo Tribal Park
Arizona
January 2018

Watching the full moon rise next to the iconic West Mitten is a reminder that nature is the ultimate artist. Truly a wonderful moment in the heart of the Navajo Nation.

#monumentvalley #moon #landscape #photography

Perched in Death Valley’s Cottonwood Mountains, the Lost Burro Mine is a haunting 1906 gold rush relic. Found after a prospector’s burro wandered off, it features an intact stamp mill and cabins. It’s silent, remote, and feels like history just stopped. 🌵⚒️

#deathvalley #ghosttown #goldmining #video

Watching the full moon rise perfectly between the iconic East and West Mittens is a reminder that nature is the ultimate artist. Truly a "stop and stare" moment in the heart of the Navajo Nation.

#landscape #moonrise #desert #monumentvalley #themittens #navajonation #photography #fullmoon

Sunday Memories
Tackling the 26-mile trek to the Racetrack Playa. Incredible desert vistas, ancient geology, and more than a few 'character-building' bumps along the way!

#deathvalley #nationalpark #theracetrack #road #adventure #4x4 #jeep #fun

Monument Valley (Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning “Valley of the Rocks”) lies within Diné ancestral lands. The towering buttes are considered part of a holy geography tied to Navajo origin stories and spiritual teachings. The land itself is alive and imbued with power.

#landscape #sunrise #photography

Barrier Canyon Style (BCS) rock art in Sego Canyon, Utah, is generally estimated to be between 1,500 and 4,000 years old and was created by nomadic Archaic hunter-gatherers. It is most often associated with the Late Archaic period.
#utah #nativeamerican #pictograph #history

A lone coyote, perfectly at home in the harsh beauty of the Death Valley National Park.

#wildlife #deathvalley #nationalpark #nature #desert #coyote

The Fremont style is a distinctive form of ancient rock art found across the interior Southwest—especially in what’s now Utah, along with parts of Colorado, Nevada, and Idaho. It’s associated with the Fremont culture, which flourished roughly A.D. 300–1300.
#utah #petroglyphs #nativeamerican

Barrier Canyon Style (BCS) rock art in Sego Canyon, Utah, is generally estimated to be between 1,500 and 4,000 years old and was created by nomadic Archaic hunter-gatherers. It is most often associated with the Late Archaic period.

#utah #pictograph #petroglyph #history #nativeamerican #photography

Barrier Canyon Style (BCS) rock art in Sego Canyon, Utah, is generally estimated to be between 1,500 and 4,000 years old and was created by nomadic Archaic hunter-gatherers. It is most often associated with the Late Archaic period.

#utah #pictograph #petroglyph #history #nativeamerican #photography

Barrier Canyon Style (BCS) rock art in Sego Canyon, Utah, is generally estimated to be between 1,500 and 4,000 years old and was created by nomadic Archaic hunter-gatherers. It is most often associated with the Late Archaic period.

#utah #pictograph #petroglyph #history #nativeamerican #photography

The Bentonite Hills near Hanksville, Utah look like the surface of Mars. Bands of rust, cream, and ash ripple across smooth domes formed from ancient volcanic ash and clay. Shaped by wind and rain over millions of years, this landscape glows with unmistakable Red Planet vibes.

#utah #photography

Tucked away in remote southern Utah, Little Egypt is a hidden gem of towering hoodoos and sculpted sandstone. Shaped by wind and time, it echoes ancient temples. Wander crimson spires in near silence.

#utah #deseet #landscape #hoodoos #goblins #sandstone #photography

Tucked away in remote southern Utah, Little Egypt is a hidden gem of towering hoodoos and sculpted sandstone. Shaped by wind and time, it echoes ancient temples. Wander crimson spires in near silence as shifting light sets the stone ablaze in surreal color.

#utah #landscape #desert #photography