ALAN STENBACK PHOTOGRAPHY
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, USA, holds a special place in my heart. It is here that I realized a turning point in my life when I dedicated myself to pursuing the art and craft of landscape photography.
My Grand Canyon adventure began in Williams, Arizona, a cool little town along Route 66. Just 30 minutes from the south rim, it was the perfect base for exploring the canyon and soaking up the nostalgic charm of the historic highway. We even found some fantastic dispersed camping spots just outside the park’s boundary, making those early morning sunrise and sunset sessions even more convenient.
In recent travels through the famous parks of southern Utah, Bryce Canyon served as a transition between destinations. Mid-October, both before and after a spectacular annular eclipse, was a particularly special time to visit. This unique timeframe brought folks from all over – more so than usual – to marvel in not only the natural wonder of Utah’s landscapes but also the spectacle of the celestial skies.
The word “bliss” would be an understatement for the mornings witnessed in Belize. This one is particularly dear as it was experienced from Sittee Point south of Hopkins Village. A place we like to call our second home.
Have you ever camped on the shores of Lake Powell? How about on Labor Day weekend?
Mornings in the slice of heaven that is the southern coast of Baja California are as breathtaking as any. Every morning was an offering of Pacific views, color and warmth, but this last sunrise was like no other I’ve experienced.
It was an unusually frigid morning for mid-September to set up for a sunrise shoot on the shores of Jenny Lake. I had just arrived the day prior to Grand Teton National Park in western Wyoming to the aftermath of an early season snow storm.
Under the relentless desert sun, with temperatures soaring, I arrived from the south under the vast expanse of clear blue skies and endless horizons. My destination: Shiprock, a remote and sacred place nestled in the northwestern stretches of New Mexico.
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah is nothing short of spellbinding. This miraculous wonder is not only one of the most alluring parks I have visited, it’s a captivating sight that keeps you guessing what’s next on every road, angle, view.
Another one in the books! The 74th World Championship Pack Burro Race is a wrap, with Buttercup and Marvin Sandoval taking the top spot of the long course for the second consecutive year and fourth time overall.
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, winter arrives early and lasts for months, providing an awe-inspiring landscape for those seeking to capture its essence through photography. I am one such seeker, spending time exploring the mountains in search of breathtaking views, unique conditions and encounters with wildlife. My home in the subalpine forests of the Mosquito Range in central Colorado gives me a unique advantage, providing a prime location to embark on these journeys.
It has been several years since I’ve been through Santa Fe Dr, just south of downtown Denver. A gorgeous fall afternoon with extra time on hand seemed like an excellent time for a repeat visit.
The gentle breeze, still waters and anticipation of the rising sun during the pre-dawn moments of tropical, seaside sunrises are the perfect combination to captivate any willing soul.
This image is one I visualized many times over the past few years. I finally made the effort to capture it for Landscape Photography Magazine’s Winter Visions Assignment.
It was quite the sunrise waiting at the gate of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Open from sunrise to sunset, the Arsenal is a wildlife refuge that sits on land once used as a weapons manufacturing facility operated by the US Army. Today it’s one of the largest urban wildlife sanctuaries in the west, covering 15,000 acres just 10 miles north of downtown Denver.