Like A Dream

Although I've wanted to live out West for as long as I can remember, it was a trip to the Grand Canyon that really gave me the kick in the butt to get out here. Even with all the crowds and buses right along the South Rim of the National Park, it is still magical. There is nothing like watching the sunset over the Canyon. It's an entire education on light in about a 45 minute period.

This was a quick snap I made as we were running to catch the sunset. It's also one of my favorite shots of the Grand Canyon, despite the lack of canyon in the frame.

Enjoy,
Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

More Trees

I've apparently been really drawn to the trees out here. Something about their dense vertical lines, and the stark contrast of light and shadow, just pulls me in. Maybe it was the year and a half I spent in the desert. Either way...


Enjoy,
Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

The Grand Canyon

My first trip to the Grand Canyon was unfortunately so early on in my life that I have no recollection of it all. However, 19 years later I finally made another trip. Walking up to Mather Point on the South Rim and watching the huge expanse open up in front of me is something I will never forget. Since then I have gone back two more times, and I plan on going back as many times as I can. With it's endless trails, climbing, and beautiful scenery, I can't imagine ever getting tired of being there. In my dream of life after photography I'll make it a must on the list of places to be a campground host.

On a side note, I shot mostly 120 film up while up at the Canyon, with my early 1950's Ansco Deluxe. While shooting I couldn't help imagining a time when the park was filled with people shooting the same old bellows cameras and Kodak Brownies. I'm currently waiting on that film to be processed. But in the mean time here is a digital one to hold you over.

Enjoy
Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

Petrified Forest National Park

So don't worry, Utah photos are coming soon, but here are some photos from my trip to the Petrified Forest National Park when my buddy Tony came to visit. We camped at a miserable K.O.A. in Holbrook, AZ. On a side note, I highly recommend that no one ever stay at this K.O.A., the conditions were horrible, the amenities severely lacking, and on top of all of that they turned the sprinklers on the tent lawn in the middle of the night. Anyway, I do suggest you see the Petrified Forest. Here are a few selections from the trip.

Enjoy
-Tyler Gates
www.GoodLifePhotography.com

KOA site

One of the many places in Holbrook to buy pieces of petrified wood.

Tony has never been happier

Petrified Forest National Park

Badlands within the park.

Hooked on Crack

Hey everyone,
I'm spending the week in Indian Creek, right outside of Canyonlands National Park. Everything here is trad crack climbing, and tons of it. Unfortunately it's raining/snowing here after a day at almost 70 degrees here yesterday, so we're spending the day in Moab.

The landscape is awe inspiring and the climbing is humbling. Tons of photos coming next week so keep checking back!
-Tyler
www.GoodLifePhotography.com