Monterey Beach, Nightfall on Flickr.Who knew that the light from my hotel would illuminate the beach below so well?

Monterey Beach, Nightfall on Flickr.

Who knew that the light from my hotel would illuminate the beach below so well?

Hangin’ out in Moab.

Hangin’ out in Moab.

I’ve never regretted getting up before dawn.  This morning was no exception.  Despite the abundant cloud cover here in Southern Utah, a few brief bursts illuminated the clouds and red rocks of Arches National Park.

I’ve never regretted getting up before dawn.  This morning was no exception.  Despite the abundant cloud cover here in Southern Utah, a few brief bursts illuminated the clouds and red rocks of Arches National Park.

Delicate Arch today at sunset in Arches National Park.

Delicate Arch today at sunset in Arches National Park.

My take on one of Ansel Adams’ great shots from the High Sierra.  Banner Peak from Thousand Island Lake.

My take on one of Ansel Adams’ great shots from the High Sierra.  Banner Peak from Thousand Island Lake.

Cerro Catedral in twilight, Bariloche, Argentina.

Cerro Catedral in twilight, Bariloche, Argentina.

Lush alpine meadows carpet the lower reaches of Mt. Rainier, Washington. 

Lush alpine meadows carpet the lower reaches of Mt. Rainier, Washington. 

Wildflowers at their peak on Mt. Rainier.

Wildflowers at their peak on Mt. Rainier.

Dusk to dawn on Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Dune and shadow.  Mesquite Flat, Death Valley, California.

Dune and shadow.  Mesquite Flat, Death Valley, California.