Where No Other Could

Somehow these two pine tress grew together along a ridge top in the Granite Dells where no other tree could.

After The Rain

A hike in the Granite Dells right after a rain shower is an amazing experience as the wet granite and lichen covered boulders take on a new look.

First Signs

When the temperature starts to drop and the wind picks up is one of the first signs of a approaching storm. Sometimes you have to make sure you turn around to see what is behind you.

Rain Shadow

A large storm front moves along the edge of the Granite Dells creating an interesting mixture of clouds.

Land Of Light And Shadows

A large storm front moves across the Granite Dells creating a constantly changing scene of light and shadows.

On The Edge

It can be a surreal experience being on the edge of a storm where you can see the distinct line between the dark clouds and the bright sunlight.

Tree Ring

The Granite Dells has some amazing patterns that really stand out when they get wet from a little rain.

A Billion Years Later

How many storms have the Granite Dells been through to get worn down to these amazing formations that we see today.

Storm Patterns

Dark storm clouds form as the sunlight comes through to illuminate a ridge top in the Granite Dells.

Carved And Chiseled

Amazing how some granite formations have eroded over millions of years.

Boulder Canyon

Looking out from this slot canyon in the Granite Dells makes you wonder what caused all these large boulders to come tumbling down.

Flash In The Sky

Strange looking clouds move across the Granite Dells.

Canyon Shadow

Hiking in the slot canyons of the Granite Dells you can come across some interesting shadows as the afternoon light fades.

Decaying Shadow

Hiking one of my favorite slot canyons in the Granite Dells I have noticed this decaying tree slowly sliding down the canyon wall creating different shadow patterns.

Quiet Afternoon

It was a wonderful calm afternoon to take a hike around Willow Lake and enjoy the mountain air.

Dells Creature

Scrambling over a granite ridge I came upon this fallen ponderosa tree that seem to jump right out at you.

Ancient Symbols

The Dells granite formations are some 1.4 billion years old which makes me wonder how long did it take for the wonderful granite patterns to form.

Shadow Tree

Hiking out of a small canyon you can sometimes find some interesting shadows.

Against The Odds

Exposed on the top of a granite ridge this small scrub oak has found a way to survive.

Rock N Roll

Amazing how some rocks in the Granite Dells can seem perfectly balanced and yet at the same time look like they could roll over anytime.

Ancient Marker

This large granite rock almost looks like an ancient road sign.

Determined

This was the only pine tree growing along this granite ridge top. Amazing how some pine trees can grow out of the smallest opening in the granite rock.

Water Pockets

It must of taken million of years for the rain water to carve out the cascading water pockets into the granite.

Granite Mountain Storm

I was photographing in the other direction when I felt the wind on my back and turned to find this storm forming over Granite Mountain.