The Glow of Mesa Arch

As the sun rises, the rays diffuse off the east facing canyon wall. Some of the diffused rays reflect upwards and bask the underside of Mesa Arch in warm orange glow. The formations in the near distance are the "Washer Women". Though this photograph is nearly a cliche, there's something to be said for sacrificing sleep and hiking to capture such a spiritual view. Canyonlands National Park, August 2005