California/Southwest — Avi Goodman Photography

Looking down on Angel's Landing

Zion NP. Angel's Landing, which seems so mighty and occasionally terrifying (at least for those afraid of heights), peeks up in the middle of the valley, as seen from the rim.

Master of the universe (Shasta, CA)

What's better than scrambling up boulders? When a view of Mt. Shasta and a carpet of Northern CA forests awaits.

Mt. Shasta

Angel's Landing

Half Dome (Yosemite)

Glorious! One day, I will climb you.

The Splendor of Bryce Canyon

These canyons are quite deep, and quite narrow.

The geological intricacies of Bryce Canyon.

Mojave National Preserve

Gorgeous, and very isolated. Water, food, and appropriate gear are a must. There isn't anyone out here to help you if you run into trouble.

Bryce at sunrise

Get up early, go to Sunrise Point. Trust me, it's worth it.

The Narrows make for an excellent adventure, when the conditions permit. Rent water shoes and a walking stick. Don't be afraid of falling.

Afternoon glow illuminates a fallen tree.

Grand Canyon from the top

Remember, every step down means another step to climb.

View from the Hermit Trail

The Hermit Trail is lesser known, emptier, and a little rougher. Doesn't mean that it is any less spectacular!

Colorado River, carving inexorably

Human for scale

Downtown San Francisco behind California poppies (San Francisco, CA)

California poppies in front of downtown San Francisco, as seen from Twin Peaks. Running down the middle is Market Street, which begins its straight path in the Castro and continues all the way down to the Embarcadero and the water. Although it is the state plant of California, it is not illegal to cut poppies - contrary to what we were told as children!

Yosemite Valley

San Francisco Valley

In between skyscrapers

Up close and personal

With the Colorado River.

San Francisco

Looking roughly south from Twin Peaks.