Seven Hours at Horseshoe Bend Big Bend but the view from the

but the view from the rim justifies it

Their broad pads and long spines create natural barriers

Survival here depends on blending in rather than hiding

temperatures fell

creating a natural focal point framed by empty space and depth

Seven Hours at Horseshoe Bend Big Bend but the view from theHorseshoe Bend, Arizona Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed viewpoints in the American Southwest. Millions of people pass through every year. Its crowded, loud, and usually the last place I would choose to shoot. But this photograph wasnt made as a checklist stop. It was made at a breaking point. This image came from my very first self assigned expedition across the West. The pandemic had erased my job and the structure I had built my life