Cactus blossoms growing in a huge cluster are embedded within a rock formation. These blossoms beckon to be picked and returned home to a vase...but beware the prickly spines.

A typical Arizona desert scene depicts an early morning sunrise highlighting the Saguaros along a trail leading toward the mountains seen in the distance.

Depicts a winter scene in the high country of Colorado. An early morning catches a flight of birds seemingly headed south for the winter.

This Rocky Mountain range depicts an Autumn morning – as is obvious by colorful Aspen and creek-side shrubbery. Home to Black Bears, one can be spotted at water's edge – pausing for an early morning drink? Or is he fishing for breakfast?

From an artist's viewpoint, water and mountains are a favorite subject. Nature provides its own color palette and the rest is up to the Artist's interpretation.

A Bull Bison (aka Buffalo) rests at the head of a canyon in SD. The herd can also be seen below him.

This sunset overlooks a grain silo next to a barn and wheat field that's soon to be harvested.

As the sun is setting in the west, this "antique" wooden windmill backs up against an "anti-solar" skyscape to the east...an example of Wyoming's sunsets and typical rural landscapes.

A peaceful quiet evening at sunset speaks to the mood of this original painting. The Teton mountain range can be seen in the background of this Wyoming scene and the river's bend holds the reflected colors of the western sky.

Historic "skyscrapers" of the prairies stand tall against clouds of an incoming winter's storm.

The brilliance of the sunset behind the mountains gives an impression of an explosion - therefore the name. Pinks, yellows, purples, greens etc. seem to tumble into the water to reflecting all the many sky colors in the quiet of evening.

Sunrises and sunsets over water give a glow to a landscape that artists love to paint. Hills in back of the lake pick up the oranges, yellows and pinks of the sky.

As the sun begins to rise over the Rocky Mountains, a bull elk pauses for one last curious look back. The pose displays a full rack of antlers outlined against the horizon on this early morning encounter.

Autumn brings out the sightseeing folks of CO to view the brightly colored leaves of the higher altitude Aspen trees. These were located in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Along the Snake River, early sun is portrayed thru the clouds of rising fog.

Multi-colors along this river bottom speak to Autumn just around the corner. Clouds hang over the distant mountains, but an opening allows a bit of sunshine to appear on the hillside. A sense of serenity prevails.

Maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado is an icon of the Rocky Mountains and a photographer's dream for all seasons.

Arizona is a very colorful state both in hues, textures, and rocky cliffs. This is a view point from the edge of the Grand Canyon. It is called Moran Point.

A gently flowing mountain stream in CO flows across rocks to create a serene sound with its splashing. Evening sunlight hits the trees and grasses with end-of-day highlights.

Devils Tower National Monument is located in western WY. It is an iconic landmark rising above the WY prairie.

There is nothing prettier than catching sight of a rose in the early morning after a rain. If the sun has come out, the dewdrops sparkle in the light like diamonds in a ring.

Although Bison (aka Buffalo) no long run wild across the western prairies, many herds can be seen in protected Nat'l parks and in a few privately own pastures. They are impressive in size, wild, fast & never to be trusted as pets.

A huge Cottonwood tree frames this southwestern Colorado Mesa and sunlit field below.