Sand Formations White Sands National Monument New Mexico USA
A basin of beautiful white sand with ripples and formations caused by the winds and rain of nature as it sweeps over White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, USA.
The vast white dunes of White sands National Monument in New Mexico present themselves best in the light of sunset or sunrise. We were lucky to have a break in the clouds after an afternoon of thunder ...
California Pacific Coastline USA
Rocky bluffs and outcrops are molded by the unrelenting action of the Pacific Ocean along the California Coastline in the USA.
On the rocky shoreline of the 17 Miles drive near Monterey, california the powerful waves of the pacific are splashing over the rocks.
Silhouetted Balanced Rock Dusk Photo
With the famous Balanced Rock silhouetted during dusk, the bright full moon rises over Arches National Park in Utah, USA.
Shortly after sunset the full moon came up behind balanced rock in Arches NP, Utah. The blue hour provided just the right light to capture this scene with the rocks and the moon.
Full moon and ...
Balanced Rock Moon Arches National Park Utah
The famous Balanced Rock in Arches National Park is accompanied by the full moon during dusk in the State of Utah, USA.
Shortly after sunset the full moon came up behind balanced rock in Arches NP, Utah. The blue hour provided just the right light to capture this scene with the rocks and the moon.
Picture Of The Coast Of California USA
Waves of the Pacific Ocean pummel the rocks along the sunny coast of California in the USA.
On the rocky shoreline of the 17 Miles drive near Monterey, california the powerful waves of the pacific are splashing over the rocks.
White Sands National Monument Sunset New Mexico USA
A stunning scene after a thunder storm clears briefly during sunset above the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, USA with dark clouds still hanging in the sky.
The vast white dunes of White sands NM in New Mexico present themselves best in the light of sunset or sunrise. We were lucky to have a break in the clouds after an afternoon of thunder storms, providing ...
San Felipe De Neri Church Albuquerque New Mexico
Standing under the blazing southwest sun in Albuquerque, New Mexico the current San felipe de Neri Church was constructed in 1793 after the first building collapsed.
The church of San felipe de Neri on the plaza of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This church is build in the ever-present adobe style of the southwest.
Bryce Canyon Sunset Utah USA
The formations of Bryce Canyon fall into part shadow during a cloudy sunset over the state of Utah in the USA.
Low clouds are illuminated during sunset over Bryce Canyon. usually the Canyon is not a top spot for sunset thanks to his geographical orientation to the east, but with clouds glowing like this its ...
White Sands National Monument New Mexico USA
Spanning over 20 miles (32 kilometres), the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, USA is created from thousands of gypsum dunes.
The vast white dunes of White sands NM in New Mexico present themselves best in the light of sunset or sunrise. We were lucky to have a break in the clouds after an afternoon of thunderthorms, providing ...
Pacific Coast Highway 1 California Coastline USA
A spectacular 500 mile (804 kilometres) stretch of road, Highway 1 wends along the Pacific Coast of California and is considered one of the best coastline drives in the USA.
The famous highway #1 near Big Sur, California is part of the Panamericana, the imagined route from Alaska to Patagonia. Near Big Sur the beauty of the coastline is just overwhelming.
Wall Street Bryce Canyon Utah
A pair of trees grow towards the sunlight in the Wall Street section of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA.
A Lonesome tree is growing high to the light in the narrow canyons of the wall street section of the Queens Garden trail down in Bryce canyon NP.
Queens Garden Trail Bryce Canyon National Park
A treasure trove of geological wonders best describes the sights along the Queens Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA.
Although the high altitude of more than 6000 ft may affect the individual physical fitness its always worth to take the 4 mile hike through the Queens garden trail and navajo loop trail in Bryce Canyon NP ...
San Francisco Skyline California USA
An impressive skyline seen from the Bay - the skyscrapers of the financial district of San Francisco in California, USA.
The impressive skyline seen from Sausalito across the Bay during a sunny sunday afternoon with lot of boats on the water.
Big Sur Scenery California Coast USA
Rugged indented cliffs along the pacific coast make for some surreal scenery while travelling along Highway 1 near Big Sur in California, USA.
The famous highway #1 near Big Sur, California is part of the Panamericana, the imagined route from Alaska to Patagonia. Near Big Sur the beauty of the coastline is just overwhelming.
Mexican Art San Diego Market California USA
During a walk through the old town of San Diego in California, you are bound to find the market place where beautifully crafted Mexican Art is on display and for sale.
The mexican market in the old town area of San Diego offers lots of colorful shops and restaurants.
California Sunset Picture USA
The jagged rocky coastline of the California coast is silhouetted during sunset over Southwest USA.
After a long days on highway #1 one can perfectly relax during a pacific sunset on the beaches of San Simeon.
Kennecott Mine Alaska USA
The last train pulled out of Kennecott, Alaska on November 10, 1938 and heralded the closure of the mine which first opened in 1908.
Kennecott copper mine, once the richest copper mine of the world, was abandoned in the 1930s. The mine quickly rotted away in the harsh alaskan climate until the US NPS started to remodel and preserve ...
Cheetah San Dieago Zoo California
The Cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, although it's seen here relaxing in its habitat at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego, California, USA.
The vast areas for the animals in San Diegos wild animal park give plenty of room for the animals, even fast cats like these cheetahs.
Indoor Pool Hearst Castle California USA
The surface of the water reflects the details of the walls and ceiling of the indoor pool room at the Hearst Castle in California, USA.
The indoor outdoor pool of Hearst castle. William Randolph Hearst resided here in the early 1900s. inviting lots of stars, managers and politicians.
Californian Condor San Diego California USA
The Wild Animal Park at the San Diego Zoo in California is an 1800 acre park which features 3500 species of animals including the Californian Condor.
The rare californian condor was nearly extinct when large re-population programs in california and Arizona brought him back to quitea good population. In the San Diego wild animal park some breeding ...
Main Street Of Tombstone Arizona USA
Once the domain of famous lawman Wyatt Earp, the Main Street of Tombstone in Arizona, USA is now a tourist hotspot.
Notorious for its shoot out at the OK corral, well known city of Tombstone, Arizona lives today mainly from the thousands of tourists, which want to sniff a breath of the old west.
Hearst Castle Swimming Pool California
A State Historic Monument, the Hearst Castle in California features two swimming pools, stunning expanses of gardens, and a 115 room house.
The impressive outdoor pool of Hearst castle is built like a roman temple. William Randolph Hearst resided here in the early 1900s, inviting lots of stars, managers and politicians.
New York Grand Central Station USA
The prize for largest train station in the world (for number of platforms) goes to the Grand Central Terminal in New York, USA.
The magnificent interior of Grand Central Station, one of the largest train stations in the US, underlines the significance of this buidling for New York.
Mesa Arch Sunrise Canyonlands National Park
The horizon seen through Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park is ablaze with color during one of the most magical times of day - sunrise.
The Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park is one of the top attractions, loved by photographers during the early morning hours and sunrise. During this time the underside of the arch is illuminated ...
Mono Lake Sunrise California USA
The soft light of sunrise illuminates the tufa formations in Mono Lake in California, USA.
Another hot spot for early birds is Mono Lake in California. During sunrise the tufa formations in the lake are illuminated dramatically, bringing out the full beauty of this eastern sierra lake.
Lake Powell Sunset Arizona USA
A vivid sunset highlights the low water of lake Powell near Wahweap marina in Arizona, USA.
Sunset over the dwindling waters of the Lake Powell near Page, Arizona. Here, near the Wahweap marina the falling water mark is clearly visible. The lake has problems for more than 20 years to keep ...
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay California USA
The famous Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California, has served as a US fort and federal penitentiary as well has hosted an Indian occupation. It is now a popular tourist attraction.
Alcatraz was called The island of pelicans or "isla de los alcatraces" by the spanish early settlers. Today the notorious former federal prison in the bay of San Francisco is one of the top tourist ...
September 11 Ground Zero Park New York
A new park developed after the tragic events of September 11 sits adjacent to Ground Zero in New York.
This park was newly rebuild after the tumbling of the twin towers on Sep 11, 2001. Today the view goes out to the eerie empty space of the former site of the World trade center.
Skyline Of Manhattan New York At Dusk
The buildings along the skyline of Manhatten are silhouetted against the bright sky during dusk in New York, USA.
From the Brooklyn side of the bridge one can experience these maginficent views of the Broodklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline set before the pink and purple skies. While not every place in New ...
Footprints In The Snow James Dalton Alaska
A wintery scene of snow encased trees and a trail of footprints leading through them along the James Dalton Highway in Alaska.
The landscape surrounding the James Dalton Highway is a real winter wonderland after fresh snow fall. Animal tracks as well as human footprints are easy to see in the crunchy snow.
The James Da ...
Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs Utah USA
An ancient method of advertising or communicating is seen in the form of petroglyths at the Newspaper Rock Recreation Site in Utah, USA.
A panel of rock featuring maybe 2000 years worth of etchings or petroglyphs, Newspaper Rock preserves human activity and communications made between various native cultures.
Newspaper Rock is s ...
La Push Washington Olympic Peninsula USA
The beaches of the west coast on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State in the USA such as La Push are stunning places to watch the sunset.
Under the care of the Quileute Tribe who have called the La Push and Olympic Peninsula area home for centuries.
As well as the natural attractions of the Olympic Peninsula in
Washington State ...
Trinity Church Monument New York
A September 11 monument stands outside Trinity Church in memory of the tragic event in New York, USA.
The tiny trinity church not far from ground zero, the Sep 11 site, hosts some unique memorabila to the historic events. The Root of a destroyed tree is on display here for everyone to remember the tragic events ...
Turtle Pond And Belvedere Castle Central Park
Vista Rock is a natural platform in Central Park, New York, which provides the foundation for Belvedere Castle next to Turtle Pond.
While wandering the trails of central park for half a day one may discover an always changing view of this green lung of the city.
The Lake Boat Rentals Central Park New York
Boats are available for rental to enable visitors to paddle on the Lake in Central Park, at the heart of New York, USA.
While wndering the trails of central park for half a day one may discover an always changing view of this green lung of the city.
New York Skyscrapers Times Square Manhattan
Renamed in 1904, Times Square is a focal point in Manhattan surrounded by massive New York city skyscrapers.
Narrowing view of towering skyscrapers on Times Square, New York, USA.
Kalaloch Beach Sunset Picture
A vivid sunset brightens the sky above Kalaloch Beach as the sun dips below the horizon in Washington State, USA.
A special vacation spot is on the Olympic Peninsula which is situated in Washington State in the USA.
Brilliant sunsets, long stretches of beach which fringe the sometimes moody Pacific Ocean, ...
Historic Skagway Railroad Alaska
The only reminents of the roadroad during the goldrush era in Skagway in the Alaska, are the historic rusting carriages.
Near the goldrush cemetery in Skagway these railroad parts are rusting away as reminiscents of the gold rush era. Skagway, Alaska, was the main hub for all gold seekers during the Klondike gold rush ...
Manhattan Skyline Picture
The mass of closely erected buildings make for a diverse skyline in Manhatten, New York.
While travelling on a ferry to Liberty and/or Ellis Island on clear days some stunning views unfold before the visitor. The massive wall of skyscrapers an the edge of the Hudson River is one of the ...
Pier 17 Manhattan USA
The South Street Seaport also known as Pier 17 and is a historic area situated in Manhattan, New York, USA.
The Pier 17 in the harbor of Manhattan lies tucked in the shadow of the imposing skyscrapers of downtown Manhattan. The area is today a marine museum and a major tourist attraction with bars, restaurants ...