All these pictures were taken during a one week stay in the American Southwest in March 2005

Zion National Park area at sunset during a thunderstorm with a Canon 1Ds and 24-70 mm f/2.8, 1/6s @ f22, ISO 100.

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park at sunset,  Canon 1Ds with 17-40mm f/4 @ 40mm, 1/60s @ f22, ISO 100.

Bryce Canyon at sunrise, except that there was none - just lots of snow. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 17-40mm f/4, 1/6s @ f11, ISO 100.

On the road to Moab. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 200 mm f/2.8,  1/100s @ f22, ISO 100.

Just next to the previous frame, I like the atmosphere. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 200mm f/2.8, 1/400s @ f11, ISO 100.

My preferred shot so far, lower Antelope Canyon near Page, AZ. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 24-70 mm f/2.8 @ 65mm, 3.2s @ f22, ISO 100.

In Arches National park early morning way before sunrise. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 200 mm f/2.8, 1/25s @ f20, ISO 400. Except for this shot, all pictures of Arches were taken on the same day

Delicate Arch again. The serenity of that place is just breathtaking. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 17-40 mm f/4 @ 17mm, 1/8s @ f11, ISO 100.

In Arches National park, Window area. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 200 mm f/2.8, 1/50s @ f22, ISO 100.

Another classic picture of Delicate Arch late afternoon. In the Background the snow covered La Sal mountain range. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 85 mm f/1.2, 1/80s @ f11, ISO 100.

In Arches National park early morning after snowfall. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 85 mm f/1.2, 1/50s @ f16, ISO 100.

Arches National park again just after sunrise. Taken with a Canon 1Ds and 24-70 mm f/2.8, 1/8s @ f22, ISO 100.