Arizona and Utah Photography

Fine art aerial and landscape photography of Utah and Arizona, featuring Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Vermilion Cliffs, and the colorful Bentonite Hills. Available as museum-quality prints and for editorial or commercial licensing. To order a print please email me at Mike Reid Photography
Aerial Patterns and Colors of the Bentonite Hills, Utah An extraordinary aerial view of the Bentonite Hills near Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, where swirling layers of clay and volcanic ash reveal surreal tones...

Aerial Patterns and Colors of the Bentonite Hills, Utah

An extraordinary aerial view of the Bentonite Hills near Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, where swirling layers of clay and volcanic ash reveal surreal tones of lavender, rose, blue, and ochre. Eroded over millennia, these otherworldly formations resemble abstract art from above — a mesmerizing study in color, texture, and geologic time captured from the desert sky.
Aerial Mavic 3 Video of the Bentonite Hills

Aerial Mavic 3 Video of the Bentonite Hills

Erosion Patterns Below a Utah Mesa — Aerial Desert Landscape An aerial view of a Utah mesa reveals a mesmerizing landscape sculpted by wind and water. The ridges and canyons flow outward in organic patterns of gold, slate...

Erosion Patterns Below a Utah Mesa — Aerial Desert Landscape

An aerial view of a Utah mesa reveals a mesmerizing landscape sculpted by wind and water. The ridges and canyons flow outward in organic patterns of gold, slate blue, and ochre, tracing the timeless story of erosion across the desert. Captured from above, this image transforms the rugged Utah terrain into a natural abstract — a testament to geologic artistry and desert solitude.
Sunset Light Over the Bentonite Hills, Utah — Aerial Desert Colors An aerial photograph of the Bentonite Hills near Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, glowing under the last rays of sunset light. The swirling layers of bentonite...

Sunset Light Over the Bentonite Hills, Utah — Aerial Desert Colors

An aerial photograph of the Bentonite Hills near Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, glowing under the last rays of sunset light. The swirling layers of bentonite clay reveal a breathtaking palette of rose, violet, amber, and blue, sculpted by erosion into mesmerizing patterns. This view from above captures the surreal beauty and geological artistry of Utah’s desert landscape — nature’s abstract masterpiece painted in evening light.
Aerial Abstract of the Bentonite Hills, Utah From above, the Bentonite Hills of Utah resemble a natural painting — swirling layers of lavender, rose, and slate blue sculpted by time and erosion. This...

Aerial Abstract of the Bentonite Hills, Utah

From above, the Bentonite Hills of Utah resemble a natural painting — swirling layers of lavender, rose, and slate blue sculpted by time and erosion. This aerial photograph captures the surreal texture and rhythm of the desert landscape, where geology transforms into abstract art. Shot near Capitol Reef National Park, the image celebrates the beauty and complexity of the American Southwest’s alien terrain.
Sunset Over Factory Mesa, Utah — Aerial Desert Landscape An aerial view of Factory Mesa, Utah, bathed in the warm glow of sunset light. The scene unfolds in layers of golden desert, blue clay canyons, and rugged...

Sunset Over Factory Mesa, Utah — Aerial Desert Landscape

An aerial view of Factory Mesa, Utah, bathed in the warm glow of sunset light. The scene unfolds in layers of golden desert, blue clay canyons, and rugged mesas, with long shadows tracing the contours of this vast and silent landscape. Captured from above, the image highlights the sculptural drama and timeless beauty of Utah’s desert geology — where erosion and light create nature’s grand design.
Sunstar Over Horseshoe Bend — Colorado River Sunset, Arizona A radiant sunstar glows above Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona, as the setting sun casts warm light across the canyon walls and the curving Colorado River below....

Sunstar Over Horseshoe Bend — Colorado River Sunset, Arizona

A radiant sunstar glows above Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona, as the setting sun casts warm light across the canyon walls and the curving Colorado River below. This iconic view, captured at golden hour, reveals the immense scale and sculptural beauty of the desert Southwest. The soft reflections on the water contrast with the glowing sandstone, creating a timeless image of light, shadow, and wonder in one of America’s most famous natural landmarks.
Sunset Sunstar Over Zion Canyon — Zion National Park, Utah The setting sun bursts through the rugged cliffs of Zion National Park, casting a radiant sunstar across the canyon as storm clouds drift above the glowing...

Sunset Sunstar Over Zion Canyon — Zion National Park, Utah

The setting sun bursts through the rugged cliffs of Zion National Park, casting a radiant sunstar across the canyon as storm clouds drift above the glowing sandstone walls. This image captures the grandeur and mood of Zion’s desert light — a fleeting moment when warmth and shadow balance perfectly across the timeless cliffs. A fine art landscape photograph celebrating the wild beauty of Utah’s red rock country.
Sunset Light Over Zion Canyon — Zion National Park, Utah Soft golden light spills across the sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park, illuminating the rugged canyon walls and lush valley below. The winding park road...

Sunset Light Over Zion Canyon — Zion National Park, Utah

Soft golden light spills across the sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park, illuminating the rugged canyon walls and lush valley below. The winding park road leads the viewer’s eye through layers of warm red rock and glowing greenery beneath dramatic evening clouds. Captured near sunset, this photograph reveals the grandeur and serenity of one of Utah’s most iconic landscapes, a timeless moment of desert beauty and light.
The Watchman Over the Virgin River — Zion National Park, Utah The Watchman stands proudly above the flowing Virgin River in Zion National Park, glowing with the warm hues of the surrounding red rock cliffs. Soft evening...

The Watchman Over the Virgin River — Zion National Park, Utah

The Watchman stands proudly above the flowing Virgin River in Zion National Park, glowing with the warm hues of the surrounding red rock cliffs. Soft evening light and lush cottonwood trees frame this classic Southwest landscape, capturing the timeless beauty of Zion’s rugged terrain and tranquil waterways. A serene composition that celebrates the harmony between desert stone and the life it sustains.
Golden Columns of Zion — Sandstone Cliffs in Evening Light Towering sandstone cliffs glow with rich golden light in this view of Zion National Park, Utah. The intricate vertical patterns and natural columns reveal the...

Golden Columns of Zion — Sandstone Cliffs in Evening Light

Towering sandstone cliffs glow with rich golden light in this view of Zion National Park, Utah. The intricate vertical patterns and natural columns reveal the timeless artistry of erosion and desert sun. As the day fades, warm hues of amber, rust, and gold bring these monumental canyon walls to life — a breathtaking display of Zion’s ancient geology and radiant light.
Zion Golden Light

Zion Golden Light

Zion Landscape

Zion Landscape

Zion Pools Soft Light

Zion Pools Soft Light

Zion pools

Zion pools

Zion Sunrise Light Reflective Pools

Zion Sunrise Light Reflective Pools

Zion the Watchman Sunset

Zion the Watchman Sunset

Bryce Canyon Photography 400mm Details

Bryce Canyon Photography 400mm Details

Bryce Canyon Photography Afternoon Golden Light

Bryce Canyon Photography Afternoon Golden Light

Bryce Canyon Photography Canyon Details

Bryce Canyon Photography Canyon Details