James Marvin Phelps Photography

Stud Horse Point Arizona/Utah Border October 2026 Tucked away near the Arizona-Utah border lies Stud Horse Point—a hidden mesa dotted with some of the most dramatic capstone hoodoos in the American Southwest. #arizona #utah #studhorsepoint #hoodoos #desert #landscape #video

Stud Horse Point Hoodoos Arizona/Utah Border October 2026 Tucked away near the Arizona-Utah border lies Stud Horse Point—a hidden mesa dotted with some of the most dramatic capstone hoodoos in the American Southwest. #utah #arizona #hoodoos #desert #landscape #photography

Monday Memories Kanarra Falls Kanarraville, Utah August 2023 #utah #slotcanyon #waterfall #adventure #nature

We had to wait two days for Wahweap Creek to drop before we could safely cross over to Smokey Mountain Road during our recent trip to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Leaning Hoodoo Stud Horse Point Arizona/Utah Border October 2026 Tucked away near the Arizona-Utah border lies Stud Horse Point—a hidden mesa dotted with some of the most dramatic capstone hoodoos in the American Southwest. #utah #arizona #southwest #hoodoo #desert #landscape #photography

Burst of Light The Toadstools Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Utah October 2026 Sunrise over the Toadstool Hoodoos in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where the early morning light brings out the vibrant red and orange tones of the desert landscape. #utah #desert

A beautiful Barred Owl graced me with its presence in the woods this morning. #owl #washingtonstate

Stud Horse Sentinel Stud Horse Point Arizona/Utah Border October 2026 Tucked away near the Arizona-Utah border lies Stud Horse Point—a hidden mesa dotted with some of the most dramatic capstone hoodoos in the American Southwest. #arizona #utah #desert #landscape #hoodoo #nature #photography

P8 California Condor Marble Canyon Arizona October 2026 California Condor P8, of the Arizona-Utah flock, is frequently tracked visiting sites like Navajo Bridge's steel beams over Marble Canyon, AZ. Hatched in 2014 at the Oregon Zoo, she stands 3 feet tall with a wingspan exceeding 10 feet.

Desert Spark The Toadstools Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Utah October 2026 Sunrise over the Toadstool Hoodoos in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where the early morning light brings out the vibrant red and orange tones of the desert landscape. #utah #sunrise

Sunset Sky Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Arizona/Utah Border

Immensity Grand Canyon National Park Arizona October 2021

Cherry Creek Falls Duvall, Washington Cherry Creek Falls near Duvall, Washington, is a hidden autumn gem. The hike through the forest winds beneath golden maples and fiery red alder leaves before opening to a peaceful cascade tumbling into a clear pool.

Pure Michigan!

Pastel View North Window Arches National Park Moab, Utah #utah #moab #arches #nationalpark #sunrise #landscape

October Autumn Colors Laughing Whitefish Falls Alger County Michigan 2008 #michigan #upperpeninsula #waterfall #autumn #fall

Clearing Weather II Reflection Lakes Mt. Rainier National Park Washington Autumn 2026 #washingtonstate #mtrainier #nationalpark #mountain #reflection #landscape #photography

Thursday Memories Mobius Arch Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Lone Pine, California #lonepine #arch #alabamahills #mobiusarch #landscape

Rising Above the Mist Inspiration Point Mt. Rainier National Park Washington Autumn 2026 #washingtonstate #mtrainier #mountain #clouds #landscape #photography

Nestled near Mt. Rainier in Elbe, WA, the historic "Little White Church" was built in 1906 by German pioneers. Measuring just 18x24 ft, it remains on its original site as one of the smallest functional historic churches in the US! #washingtonstate #elbe #littlewhitechurch

Misty Morning at Christine Falls Christine Falls Mt. Rainier National Park Washington Autumn 2026 It was a beautiful, quiet morning wrapped in mist and fog, and I felt very lucky to enjoy this spot all to myself. #PNW #waterfall #nationalpark #nature #landscape #photography

Tucked away in Mt. Rainier National Park, Upper Ruby Falls cascades down rugged granite steps wrapped in lush evergreens. Fresh mountain water and a peaceful forest setting make this quiet spot pure PNW beauty. #washington #mtrainier #rubyfalls #waterfall #PNW #landscape #photography

An early 3:00 AM wake-up and a two-and-a-half-hour drive brought me to Reflection Lake, only to be greeted by a thick wall of fog and mist. But landscape photography is all about waiting it out. Around 8:50 AM, the clouds broke, revealing the view I came for. #PNW #mtrainier #reflection #landscape

Palette in Motion Artist Palette Drive Death Valley National Park California October 2013 As dusk settles, a car’s taillights paint ribbons of light along the twists of Artist's Palette Drive. #deathvalley #longexposure #dusk #photography

Death Valley’s Mushroom Rock is a unique basalt yardang shaped by wind, blowing salt, and time. Over thousands of years, wind-driven sand carved away its base faster than the top, leaving a distinctive mushroom-like cap standing in the desert heat. #deathvalley #desert #landscape #photography

Autumn Color Lakeshore Trail Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Michigan #michigan #autumn #picturedrocks

Friday Memories Bond Falls Bond Falls Scenic Site Ontonagon County Michigan October 2006 #michigan #upperpeninsula #waterfall #nature #landscape #photography

Cascading through moss-covered granite and lush evergreens, Upper Deception Falls in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest shows the wild, timeless beauty of Washington State. #PNW #waterfall #landscape #nature #photography

Tucked away along Highway 2 in the Cascades, Deception Falls is a hidden gem of Washington’s wilderness. Crystal-clear water rushes over moss-covered rock and through a cedar forest, filling the air with the sound of pure mountain energy. #PNW #washingtonstate #waterfall #photography #landscape

Upper Deception Falls Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest Washington State September 2026 #PNW #waterfall

Morning Mist Snoqualmie Falls Washington September 2026 #PNW #waterfall #washington

Lower Deception Falls Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest Washington September 2026 Tucked away along Highway 2 in the Cascades, Deception Falls is a hidden gem of Washington’s wilderness. Crystal-clear water rushes through moss-covered rock and cedar forest. #PNW #waterfall #washingtonstate

Paradise View Mt. Rainier National Park Paradise Area Washington September 2026 #mtrainier #mountain #PNW #nationalpark

Lower Deception Falls Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest Washington Tucked away along Highway 2 in the Cascades, Deception Falls is a hidden gem of Washington’s wilderness. Crystal-clear water rushes through moss-covered rock and cedar forest. #waterfall #washington #PNW #photography

Narada Falls Mt. Rainier National Park Washington September 2026 Beautiful Narada Falls in Mt. Rainier National Park. Towering 176 feet high, this stunning waterfall often creates vibrant rainbows in its mist. #mtrainier #naradafalls #waterfall #nationalpark #nature #landscape #photography

Christine Falls is easily one of the most picturesque spots along Mount Rainier National Park’s Paradise Road. The lower drop tumbles 69 feet through Van Trump Canyon, perfectly framed by the historic 1928 rustic stone arch of the Christine Falls Bridge. #waterfall #mtrainier #nationalpark

Resting Royalty Elk Fields Snoqualmie, Washington September 2026 #wildlife #elk #washingtonstate #photography

Remnants of Ballarat II Ballarat Ghost Town Cabin Inyo County, California #ghosttown #deathvalley #southwest #desert

Remnants of Ballarat Ballarat Ghost Town Cabin Inyo County, California January 2017 #desert #ghosttown #ruins #deathvalley

Desert Relic of Ballarat Ballarat Ghost Town Trona, California January 2017 #ghosttown #rustyoldcar #deathvalley

Dodge Power Wagon Ballarat Ghost Town California Charles Manson and his 'Family' stayed in the area during the late 1960s. The abandoned Dodge power wagon in this photo is allegedly linked to Manson follower Tex Watson. Some desert historians and debate the exact ownership of the truck though.

Measuring just 8 by 14 feet, the Wayside Chapel is officially one of the smallest churches in the United States. Built in 1962 for travelers heading over Stevens Pass to the Seattle World's Fair, it was designed as a quiet haven to pull off, catch your breath, and reflect. #PNW #washington

Summer brings brilliant blue skies and lush green slopes to Mount Rainier National Park. Standing tall above the Cascades, this beautiful view of Mt. Rainier was captured from the Sunrise area. #PNW #mtrainier #mountains #landscape

On my way to Eureka Dunes, I passed Crater Sulfur Mine in Death Valley's Last Chance Range. Discovered in 1917, this private inholding is "cherry-stemmed" out of park boundaries and outside park jurisdiction. It was once the largest sulfur deposit west of the Mississippi. #deathvalley #mining

Trail View South Falls Silver Falls State Park Oregon Summer 2026 Looking up at South Falls from the trail below, watching 177 feet of water drop over the basalt cliff into the splash pool of Silver Creek. #SilverFallsStatePark #SouthFalls #OregonWaterfalls #TrailOfTenFalls #ExploreOregon #PNW

Transcendent Sunset Devils’s Golf Course Death Valley National Park California October 2019 #deathvalley #landscape #desert #sunset #photography

Dawn Over Cottonball Basin Cottonball Basin Death Valley National Park California Golden light paints the sky over Cottonball Basin as dawn breaks across Death Valley. Intricate salt patterns stretch across the playa floor. A quiet, timeless moment on the desert floor. #deathvalley #sunrise #desert

Pia the Peacekeeper Troll Sakai Park Bainbridge Island Washington State Standing tall, serene, and rooted in nature, Pia the Peacekeeper is more than just a magnificent wooden sculpture—she is a powerful symbol of harmony, environmental stewardship, and mindfulness. #PNW #dambotroll #washington

Desert Reflection Death Valley National Park California January 2016 This beautiful reflection of the Panamint Mountains is located about 15 miles south of Badwater Basin, near the turnoff for Sidewinder Canyon in the Black Mountains. #desert #landscape #deathvalley #reflection #photography

Sunrise magic at Badwater Basin. Soft morning light paints the snow-dusted Panamint Range, crowned by a stunning lenticular cloud formation hovering over Telescope Peak. What a perfect way to start the day in Death Valley January 2016 #deathvalley #desert #landscape #mountains #sunrise #photography