Desert highway

One of my favourite images from America. Using leading lines and vanishing point to draw you into the photograph.

Desert park

Entrance to the state park. It was 40 degrees in the shade, the hottest temperatures I've ever experienced.

Ancient petroglyphs

Valley of fire is famous for its ancient petroglyphs.

Fire rocks

The park gets its name from the rocks reflecting the sun and looking like fire.

Rock art

Petroglyphs left by the first nations people of America. Valley of fire has some of the best preserved petroglyphs anywhere in the United States..

Geology

The geology of the park is amazing, with the rocks dating back more than 150 million years.

Natural arch

The park is filled with natural geological features like this arch.

Valley scenery

Breathtaking views throughout the park.

Valley cabins

The original cabins built in the park in the 1930's out of native sandstone.

Rock formations

The geological features throughout the park are amazing.

Rock erosion

Millions of years of erosion has shaped and sculpted the rocks in the Valley of Fire, making for great image subjects.

Desert sculptures

Rocks eroded and shaped by the elements over millions of years.

Petroglyphs

Ancient drawings, preserved in amazing detail due to the desert climate.

Ancient petroglyphs

Some of the finest preserved rock art in America. Can you workout what they represent?

Old and new

Ancient rocks of the Valley of Fire State Park with a jet passing over head.

Sculpted rocks

Weathered rocks within the Valley of Fire

Petroglyphs

Ancient petroglyphs on the trail to Mouse's Tank.

1930's Cabins

The 1930's cabins within the park originally used for travellers to stay in, while travelling through.

Gorilla rock

Rocks weathered to the shape of a gorilla's profile.

Easy rider

One of the best ways to explore the park, on a Harley Davidson Electra Glide.

Mouse's Tank

Mouse's Tank in the Valley of Fire State Park derives its name from the legend of a renegade Indian named "Little Mouse". Little Mouse used the Valley of Fire in the 1890's to evade being captured, with the tank providing his survival water.

Valley scenery

Fascinating shapes of the rocks throughout the park.

Desert life

Sculpted rocks and plants within the desert landscape.