Hoodoo Sunset
© 2019 RGallucci Photography

Steeped in the legendary history of the Apache Wars, the Chiricahua mountains rise close to the northeastern border of Cochise Country. A geologic wonderland, they are part of one of this country's most original and beautiful national parks. A visit here is an opportunity to see the power of a miraculous geologic aberration.

Other national parks undeservedly receive more recognition than the Wonderland of Rocks. It is here that massive hoodoos transform the landscape into an otherworldly garden of stone columns. These unique geologic rock formations, giant monoliths seemingly precariously balanced on small points of contact to the earth, seem to defy nature and physics as they span towards the distant horizon. It was in this strange place that I found myself at sunset last evening.

As the day bid farewell in a blaze of classic southern Arizona high desert pink and orange-hued flames, I stood once again in awe of our creator's majesty. In witness of the power of his brushstrokes, I found the peace and serenity of his love. I am blessed to share it.

I remain his scribe.

Hoodoo Sunset
©RGallucci Photography
www.rgallucci.com


Shoot Date: March 5, 2020
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
¼ sec at f/16 Bias:‒ 2 EV
ISO: ISO 100
Lens:EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @ 21 mm