Red Rock And Valley Of Fire - Photos by Brian D. Smith at Imagekind

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Images from the desert surrounding Las Vegas, NV. The beautiful red rock and sandstone formations of the Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire make Vegas an outdoors destination as well as an entertainment destination.

Sapling And Canyon Wall. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vega

I found this young tree growing halfway up the sandstone cliffs while hiking the Red Rock Canyon Natural Area near Las Vegas, NV. I liked the way the tree blended into the colorations of the sandstone, and the fact that it survived alone in this harsh environment.

Yucca Against The Red Rock Canyon. Red Rock Canyon

I photographed these two yucca plants against the backdrop of Red Rock Canyon during an eraly morning fog. Fill flash was used to balance the exposure as the plants were in shade and the rock wall was well lit by the bright overcast conditions.

Sandstone Layers. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

This image was taken late in the day just after sunset, looking down the Red Rock Canyon towards the south. The color variations of the rock formations stood out clearly in the soft lighting, and contrasted nicely with the greens of the desert shrubbery.

The Valley of Fire Wayside. Nevada

This structure was used as a rest stop for travelers in the Valley of Fire Park near Las Vegas, NV. I liked the similarity to the Anastasi dwellings found throughout the southwest, and the vibrant colors of the rock which give the park its name.

The Canyon Floor. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vegas, Neva

This image is of the view as you hike along the canyon trail in Red Rcok park. The rock formations are popular with climbers, and it is obvious why when you walk amongst the vertical formations along the valley floor.

Fissure in Sandstone. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vegas,

A macro study of a large fissure running vertically through the rock wall in Red Rock Canyon. Notice the lichen growing on the surface of the rock, and the contrast of the black depths of the crack against the red of the sandstone.

Burned Area. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

The skeletal remains of charred scrub bruch along the canyon floor in Red Rcok Canyon park near Las Vegas, NV.

Striations. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

Another image of the color striations in the sandstone of Red Rcok Canyon. In the background, you can just see the morning light hitting the Sierras.

Flood Wash. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

A toned black and white image of a flood wash in Red Rock park near Las Vegas, NV.

Panoramic Overlooking The Valley of Fire. Nevada

A series of exposures combined to make a panoramic of the Valley of Fire.

Climber Among the Cliffs. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Veg

In the far distance you can see climbers making thier ascent up the sandstone cliffs of Red Rcok Canyon. The human element of this image gives the viewer a sense of the scale of this beautiful sandstone escarpment.

Blue Stone. Red Rock Canyon. Nevada

The contrast of this blue stone against the yellow sandstone of Red Rock park near Las Vegas, NV drew my attention, so I made an exposure depicting this intimate landscape found along a dried river bed while hiking.

Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree by Barbara Ann Kenney at Imagekind

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Rockin' around the Christmas Tree by Barbara Ann Kenney

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This adorable photo has a snowman couple dancing by a decorated Christmas tree over the snowy ground and a blue sky filled with stars. The snowmen are wearing festive clothes.

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Outside of the Star Caves (Grutas de la estrella) Part 1

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Autumn Foliage in Estado de México by Christopher Johnson

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This view shows the yellows, greens, and browns that are common at this time of year (2nd half of October, 2007) This photograph was taken on the path to the entrance to the Grutas de la Estrella caves in the Estado de México (State of Mexico). The dark blobs in the close branch are small green Bromeliads.

Autumn green gold and brown foliage by Christopher Johnson

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This photo is subtly attractive. First you notice the autumn foliage and then slowly look up and see the blue sky with the sunlight glowing through the clouds on the horizon. This photograph was taken in the second half of October, 2007 in Estado de México (State of Mexico) Mexico from the path to the grutas la Estrella (Star Caves).

Autumn foliage in Estado de México by Christopher Johnson

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This great view of the autumn foliage focuses on the trees not the sky. I especially like the golden yellow tree to the right. It is sad I couldn't get the entire panorama for you in a photo because it really was a beautiful afternoon. This photograph was taken on the path to the Grutas la Estrella (Star Caves) in Estado de México (state of Mexico) in the second half of October, 2007.

Long Path to the Cave by Christopher Johnson

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This is part of the stairs and walking path down to the entrance to the Grutas de la Estrella (Star Caves) in Estado de México (state of Mexico). The people I went with are walking ahead of me on the path.

Long Path to the Cave 2 by Christopher Johnson

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This is another section of the path to the caves. It is a very long path.

River to Cave by Christopher Johnson

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This is the river entering the Grutas de la Estrella caves. It eventually goes back above ground many kilometers later. I like this photo because of its simplicity. I find it very relaxing.

Tour Entering the Grutas de la Estrella Star Caves by Christopher Johnson

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This is the tour group going in to the Grutas de la Estrella, or Star Caves. You can't really tell, but this is a narrow half-walled path so no one falls into the stream which also enters at this point. Then there is a metal bar railed bridge to take you beyond that point to the rest of solid rock floor.

Stream by the Cave 1 by Christopher Johnson