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We arrived at Monument Valley with plans to tour and photograph the valley, We were so excited! It wasn’t however until we checked into the KOA campground (near the entrance) that we discovered the Valley was closed to visitors (because of covid). We were very disappointed but we decided to stay and explore the outlining area instead. Being an early riser, I’ve seen many beautiful sunrises but none were quite as amazing as this. Knowing how quickly the golden colors would change, I hurried outside and walked to a clearing where (only) these monumental mountains were in view. 5 minutes later, the colors were gone and the clouds dissipated. Okay, so I didn’t get to explore Monument Valley but I consider myself very fortunate to have been here (at the right time) to photography this beautiful sunrise.
On a country road, just outside the Monument Valley National Park, I was happy to get some prized photographs, like this one. Here, at day’s end, the sunset lighting was incredibly vivid; it was spectacular! I was here to capture the sun-kissed Monument buttes in the far off distance but time slipped by (taking other photos) and I hadn't pre-planned a monumental sunset shot. As the golden rays of the sunset became vibrant, I spotted possible location but some trees and power polls were in the way. So to avoid them, I ran through sage and over rocks (I’d forgotten the threat of rattlesnakes!) until I found the perfect spot however by then the buttes were in the shade (darn)..... but then, I spotted this tree, "oh my!".
