From ashes, I rise

“In shadows, we find the light that guides us through the dark.”

A person standing on a rocky overlook with a scenic view of a canyon under a clear blue sky.
Person in red and black checkered jacket photographing snowy mountain landscape on rocky cliff edge
Person taking a photo on large rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.
Person on a red bridge at night with confetti falling.

Monument Valley: A Quirky Wonderland of Red Rock Dreams

Nestled on the border of Arizona and Utah, this striking landscape is like Mother Nature decided to unleash her inner artist with a bold color palette. Towering buttes and mesas stand proudly, like ancient rock superheroes guarding the secrets of the desert.

Long straight road leading into Monument Valley with desert landscape and rock formations under a clear blue sky.
Red rock formation under a clear blue sky
Wild horse standing in a desert landscape with dry grass and a rocky hill in the background.
Desert landscape with red sandstone formations under a clear blue sky.

Abandoned Buildings: Haunting Remnants of the Past

Abandoned buildings are time capsules, whispering tales of the past. Their crumbling facades and dusty corridors echo laughter and whispers, frozen in time. Each brick and broken window exudes a quirky charm, like a forgotten fairytale waiting to be rediscovered.

Rusty water tower with faded artwork and the words "FORT COURAGE". Trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Abandoned playground with swing set, barren trees, and a small house in the background.
Abandoned building with "Pancake House" sign and graffiti, under a cloudy sky.
Abandoned, dilapidated two-story house with broken windows and overgrown vegetation; weathered wooden exterior, missing roof shingles, and a red brick chimney.
Snow goose by the water
Chipmunk sitting on a tree stump with blurred grass in the background
Turkey vulture standing on grassy area near water.
Brown bear sleeping in a tree
Young deer in a field of dry reeds with its tongue out, surrounded by brown grass and blurred natural background.
A wet, white wolf standing on a dirt path.
Three deer grazing in a dry grassy field
A javelina walking in a dry grassy area.

Portland, Maine: A Quirky Coastal Wonderland

As you soak in the salty air, let the crashing waves motivate

Lighthouse by the ocean with adjacent buildings and green vegetation in the foreground, under a cloudy sky.
Sailboat with white sails on a large body of water, industrial structures and a crane in the background.
Lighthouse on a small rocky island surrounded by calm ocean water and a clear sky.
Small white rowboat floating on dark water with gentle ripples.
Colorful hot air balloons in the sky

The Balloon Fiesta: A Sky Full of Whimsy!

Colorful hot air balloon with a flame, viewed from below against a clear blue sky.
Colorful hot air balloons in blue sky with clouds.
Musician performing on stage with a guitar, wearing a hat, microphone stand in front, blue lighting.
Live concert performance with a band on stage, featuring a singer in a cowboy hat, orange lighting, and a foggy atmosphere, with the words 'ZACH TOP' in neon lights.
Musician in a cowboy hat playing guitar on stage with neon "TOP" sign and drum set in background.
Musician playing violin on stage with dramatic lighting.