Hope Arch
— Chinle, ArizonaThat’s me, I have a timer on my camera that allows me to set up a picture with a tripod and then go pose in the arch. It always helps to have a human somewhere in an arch picture — it can be difficult to judge the scale of the arch otherwise. One of the easiest arches to drive to, it’s near the Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
Castle Arch
— in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.After a very wet but beautiful 4WD trip down Horse Canyon, plus a strenuous climb, you are rewarded with a spectacular view of this magnificent arch, one of the world’s true greats. The main span is split lengthwise, making it even more delicate than it first seems.
Hole-in-the-Bridge — in Rattlesnake Canyon, near the Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction CO.
Rattlesnake Canyon has one of the largest concentrations of arches of anywhere in the world. It requires some heavy 4-wheeling to get to, but is by all means worth it, though you may be more likely to get lost coming back than going in!
Yes, I know it’s a gimmick shot — but the jet trail shows up the hole just right. I was annoyed when the jet flew overhead, figuring I would now have to waste 15 minutes or so waiting for the trail to disappear so I could take some clear pictures. But I took some anyhow, and this has become one of my favorites.