A Moment in Time

Southwest Canyons

Rocks, rivers, and canyons of the America Southwest. Most of these landscapes are formed by water cutting through sandstone over many years, creating slot canyons, arches, and canyon environments that are like no other in the world.
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Redemption
The afterglow of the setting sun illuminates the Colorado River under Toroweap, a remote location in the Grand Canyon.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
The Ghost
A unique formation in the sacred canyons at the edge of Arizona’s painted desert.
Between the Sun and the Moon
A unique perspective of Factory Butte taken from atop a remote ridge just after sunset.
Autumn's Garden
Hiking the Virgin River Narrows from top to bottom was like a hike through a neverending garden of tranquility.
Above and Beyond
Cloud streaks rendered by a long exposure as the pre-dawn light filters through the canyon walls in Arizona.
Eternal Flame
"ETERNAL FLAME"Zion NPThe Virgin River deep in the heart of the Narrows in Zion National Park.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Sandstone Flow
The Virgin River cuts through deep sandstone, complemented by golden light and colorful foliage.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Sandstone Cascades
A cascade over sandstone in the wilderness of Zion National Park.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Sundial
I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time to witness this breathtaking sunrise over one of the most unusual landscapes in the world.
Pillars of Light
A dazzling display of reflected light on sandstone pillars in this remote slot canyon of the Arizona desert.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Liquid Gold
Golden light reflected off the Virgin River and Sandstone Cliffs during autumn in Zion National Park.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
In The Morning Light
An old juniper naturally frames these towering cliffs at first light in a canyon of southern Utah.
Of Trees and Light
The Virgin River cuts through deep sandstone, complemented by golden light and colorful foliage.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Time and Light
Arizona's Upper Antelope Canyon boasts colorful sandstone and beautiful rays of light.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Eternity Arch
For just a few moments, a few days of the year, this small arch in a remote slot canyon of the Arizona desert glows with reflected light from beyond.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
The Light Catcher
Fall color and reflected light adorn a small creek leading to Moab’s Castleton Tower, glowing in the sunset light.
Hidden Creation
The amazing geology of Arizona’s painted hills viewed from a unique perspective at sunset.
Canyon Arch
A small arch hidden deep within a small slot canyon in the Arizona desert glows in the reflected light of mid day.
Between Worlds
A wash leads through one of many painted hills formations in Arizona, glowing in the late day light.
Twists of Time
An old corkscrew tree is silhouetted by the night sky and glow from the rising sun.
Emerald Pools
Emerald Pools form deep in the backcountry of Zion National Park.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Encore
Last light of the day illuminates the lines and curves of this unique sandstone formation in Coyote Buttes North, Arizona.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
"LUMINOUS PASSAGE"Slot Canyon, AZReflected light creates rich color and deep hues to the winding sandstone in a remote slot canyon of Arizona.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT

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