Red Rock And Valley Of Fire - Photos by Brian D. Smith

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Images from the desert surrounding Las Vegas, NV. The beautiful red rock and sandstone formations of the Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire make Vegas an outdoors destination as well as an entertainment destination.

Sapling And Canyon Wall. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vega

I found this young tree growing halfway up the sandstone cliffs while hiking the Red Rock Canyon Natural Area near Las Vegas, NV. I liked the way the tree blended into the colorations of the sandstone, and the fact that it survived alone in this harsh environment.

Yucca Against The Red Rock Canyon. Red Rock Canyon

I photographed these two yucca plants against the backdrop of Red Rock Canyon during an eraly morning fog. Fill flash was used to balance the exposure as the plants were in shade and the rock wall was well lit by the bright overcast conditions.

Sandstone Layers. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

This image was taken late in the day just after sunset, looking down the Red Rock Canyon towards the south. The color variations of the rock formations stood out clearly in the soft lighting, and contrasted nicely with the greens of the desert shrubbery.

The Valley of Fire Wayside. Nevada

This structure was used as a rest stop for travelers in the Valley of Fire Park near Las Vegas, NV. I liked the similarity to the Anastasi dwellings found throughout the southwest, and the vibrant colors of the rock which give the park its name.

The Canyon Floor. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vegas, Neva

This image is of the view as you hike along the canyon trail in Red Rcok park. The rock formations are popular with climbers, and it is obvious why when you walk amongst the vertical formations along the valley floor.

Fissure in Sandstone. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vegas,

A macro study of a large fissure running vertically through the rock wall in Red Rock Canyon. Notice the lichen growing on the surface of the rock, and the contrast of the black depths of the crack against the red of the sandstone.

Burned Area. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

The skeletal remains of charred scrub bruch along the canyon floor in Red Rcok Canyon park near Las Vegas, NV.

Striations. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

Another image of the color striations in the sandstone of Red Rcok Canyon. In the background, you can just see the morning light hitting the Sierras.

Flood Wash. Red Rock Canyon. Las Vegas, NV

A toned black and white image of a flood wash in Red Rock park near Las Vegas, NV.

Panoramic Overlooking The Valley of Fire. Nevada

A series of exposures combined to make a panoramic of the Valley of Fire.

Climber Among the Cliffs. Red Rcok Canyon. Las Veg

In the far distance you can see climbers making thier ascent up the sandstone cliffs of Red Rcok Canyon. The human element of this image gives the viewer a sense of the scale of this beautiful sandstone escarpment.

Blue Stone. Red Rock Canyon. Nevada

The contrast of this blue stone against the yellow sandstone of Red Rock park near Las Vegas, NV drew my attention, so I made an exposure depicting this intimate landscape found along a dried river bed while hiking.