Though not dangerous per se, a slip on the wet slickrock would have sent me tumbling into the pool below. Getting into and out of this position was interesting but I believe the image was worth it.

Sunrise -- and sunset -- are the best times to watch and photograph sand dunes.

Infrared photography reveals the ripples in sand in a unique and graphic fashion.

Erosion has formed steps in the soft sandstone of Snow Canyon, Utah

A short hike in Capitol Reef National Park brings you to the looming Hickman Bridge. I was rewarded with a mid-morning, waxing moon sliding between the bridge and the cliff beyond.

Early morning light coupled with narrow canyon walls graced Quail Creek in the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness Area with a perfect sky reflection.

A tributary of Courthouse Wash in Arches National Park provided a perfectly backlit autumn cottonwood tree.

In Quail Creek Canyon -- located in Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness in southern Utah -- moki steps carved into the sandstone and a nearby rope beckon the adventuresome explorer to proceed further.

The ancient Provencal hillside village of Oppede has larger been abandoned for 100 years. Overgrown and collapsing at the same time, it is fascinating to walk through.

An early morning view of Zion from under the Pine Creek Canyon bridge.

The ancient cloister of Senanque Abbey in Provence, France

Ancient street and buildings of La Coste, France.

Ice on the water and a clear, quiet chill in the air afford an opportunity to catch early morning light on high canyon walls and their still reflection.

Above Starfish slot canyon in Zion National Park, I watch a rising moon, as the sun sets

Briefly, dawn's light touches the Towers of the Virgin in Zion National Park