Monument Valley Views

Description

Monument Valley is a stunning natural wonder that spans across the border of Utah and Arizona. It’s a place that has captured the imagination of artists and photographers for decades, drawn by its dramatic vistas and towering sandstone formations. A fine art photograph of Monument Valley taken on a clear blue sky day captures the essence of this iconic landscape with its vivid colors and striking contrast.

In Monument Valley Views, we see the majestic pillars of sandstone that rise up from the valley floor, their warm orange hues contrasting against the deep blue of the sky. The light in the image is bright, crisp and clear, showing every detail and contrast of the rock formations against the soft white clouds that shade the towers from the sun.

The purity of the blue sky in this image is an essential element that gives the photograph its distinct jovial mood and feeling. I hope the picture conveys the openness, vastness, and sense of opportunity that I associate with the American West. The west has always been a place for limitless possibility in my mind, a place that was vast enough for Cowboys and Indians, epic desert towers, and the promise of the American dream. A place of hopefulness and blue skies.

The composition of the photograph is another element that adds to its sense of happiness and exploration. I wanted to capture Monument Valley from the iconic entrance, said to be one of John Waynes’ favorite views. I imagine him standing here after a long day of filming and just reflecting on the vastness of the landscape, taking in how lucky we are to live near such a place. I hope to instill that thought into those who see this image as well.

Overall, Monument Valley Views is a breathtaking image that captures the beauty and grandeur of this natural wonder. I hope you can find the same sense of wonder and happiness that I can in those blue skies and beautiful desert towers.