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Valley of Fire is the Crown Jewel of all "natural" parks, the Valley of Fire is a wonderland of geological rock formations and stunning scenery as spectacular as the glittering casinos of Las Vegas. I've been calling it "The Land of Little Arhes" for sometime now. Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest and largest state park of Nevada. It has existed since 1935. The name Fire Valley derives from the red sandstone formation, which evolved through dune movement 150 million years ago. Folding and erosion took care of the rest and formed the landscape as we know it today. Summers in the Mojave desert are very hot and dry, which is why mostly small bushes and cacti grow here. Lizards, snakes, coyotes, foxes, rabbits and rare desert turtles call the place their home.
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The Red Planet - Valley of Fire State Park Nevada
The bizarre formation of Arch Rock resembles something one might on another planet such as Mars.
The bizarre formation of Arch Rock resembles something one might on another planet such as Mars.
Valley of Fire
Golden Hour Light
Golden Hour Light
Melting the Shadows
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
After visiting Valley of Fire State Park over the years and looking back at this image it really speaks of the name of the place. The back light illuminating all of the red rock as the warmth melts away the cold shadows from the previous night. It's shot from with in the Valley of Fire, one of the canyons looking off into the sunrise across the valley floor. Most photographers think of Utah when it comes to red rocks but it's heavily found in part of Nevada as well.
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
After visiting Valley of Fire State Park over the years and looking back at this image it really speaks of the name of the place. The back light illuminating all of the red rock as the warmth melts away the cold shadows from the previous night. It's shot from with in the Valley of Fire, one of the canyons looking off into the sunrise across the valley floor. Most photographers think of Utah when it comes to red rocks but it's heavily found in part of Nevada as well.
The Raptor's Flight - Eastern Mojave Desert
This fragile wind sculpted sandstone covers a cliffside full of out of this world formations.
This fragile wind sculpted sandstone covers a cliffside full of out of this world formations.
Triple arch and moon in a dusk sky at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada's Mojave Desert
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada - Arch off the beaten path in the Mojave Desert
Valley of Fire Skies
Where the skies are unlimited with some of the best sunsets I've ever seen!
Where the skies are unlimited with some of the best sunsets I've ever seen!
Rainbow in Valley of Fire with Tramp Ridge in the background.
A rainbow through an Elephant Rock Arch at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada.
This is only the 2nd time I've shot a rainbow through an arch. Earlier that day I was out hiking in the rain at Valley of Fire. I just kept shooting for hours and caught a few rainbows. Not lucky, it's just saying hey it's raining so I should be waiting for it! It is lucky that it happened the first time I attempted to shoot this arch.
This is only the 2nd time I've shot a rainbow through an arch. Earlier that day I was out hiking in the rain at Valley of Fire. I just kept shooting for hours and caught a few rainbows. Not lucky, it's just saying hey it's raining so I should be waiting for it! It is lucky that it happened the first time I attempted to shoot this arch.
Rainbow Vista Scenic Area Panorama
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Into the Canyon - Mojave Desert
Canyon Narrows near Las Vegas, Nevada
Canyon Narrows near Las Vegas, Nevada
Windstone Arch in the Fire Cave at Valley of Fire State Park
Radiating Skies
The sunsets and sunrise can be quite spectacular from almost anywhere in the park.
The sunsets and sunrise can be quite spectacular from almost anywhere in the park.
Striated Rock
Valley of Fire State Park Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park Nevada
Follow the Glow - Mojave Desert
Near Las Vegas
Near Las Vegas
Canyon Petroglyphs
One of the main attractions at Valley of Fire is Atlatl Rock, which displays old Indian rock art which has preserved for us to enjoy!
One of the main attractions at Valley of Fire is Atlatl Rock, which displays old Indian rock art which has preserved for us to enjoy!
Ignition
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
A Folding Earth in the Dusk Sky
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Hanging Heads
Mojave Desert - BLM land
Mojave Desert - BLM land
Phtoographer in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Arch in Rainbow Rainbow Vista at Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Distant Views in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Sunset Panoramic View at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
Valley of Fire cabins light painted at night under the stars
Little Arches at Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Triple arch and moon in a dusk sky at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada's Mojave Desert
A wide view Valley of Fire State Park
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