American Southwest
/southwest65
Dedicated to the natural beauty of the American Southwest.
Middle Jurassic Entrada Sandstone //
If you spend enough time in the desert, you will hear it speak //
Excited to get back into the Canyons soon //
Earths Skin // St. George, Utah
The extreme clarity of the desert light is equaled by the extreme individualism of desert life forms // gn 🦂
The desert has always been a source of soul-cleansing for me. The desert for me is a place is solitude and tranquility; vast open spaces and the absence of noise and distractions creates a sense of peace that allows my mind to quiet down // Gm
Wild sunset conditions above the Paria River //
At nearly 200 feet wide, this weathering pit is one of the largest of its kind in the world. An ancient meandering water source likely carved the initial shape, which was then enhanced by sand and wind over a long period of time while the landscape around it changed drastically //
Gn from one of the longest slot canyons in the world; earths epic artistic power of water and wind //
Nevada isn’t all slot machines, bright lights and casinos
Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit //
“The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the only paradise we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need, if only we had the eyes to see.”
― Edward Abbey
― Edward Abbey
From the Nordic desert highlands to the sw deserts, these ethereal pinks steal my soul ✨🫧
Gm friends! It’s no secret I’m pretty obsessed with the SW states. I started a channel called /southwest, a place to share our love for art, photography, geology, or simply just love for the smell of burning juniper on a fire. Come say hello!
ѕιх word ѕтory: grow wιтн тнoѕe wнo waтer yoυ //
Sunset over the vibrant blue San Juan river //
Last light, goodnight 🧡
One of my favorite painters, Mark Maggiori
Finally got one of his prints this year- need to get a good frame for it!
Finally got one of his prints this year- need to get a good frame for it!
In the evening the wind stops. A low gray ceiling of clouds hangs over the desert from horizon to horizon, silent and still.
For a few minutes, the voodoo monuments burn with a golden light, then fade to rose and blue and violet as the sun winks out and drops.
For a few minutes, the voodoo monuments burn with a golden light, then fade to rose and blue and violet as the sun winks out and drops.
“Balance, that's the secret. Moderate extremism. The best of both worlds.”
― Edward Abbey
― Edward Abbey
The American Southwest is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. The Southwest boasts some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world. I wanted to start this channel to share my love for this region of the world. Welcome.