Year in Review: 2012

What an amazing year 2012 has been! I've met some incredible people, seen some awe inspiring places and learned more than I ever could've imagined. I feel blessed to have had the amazing opportunities I've had this year: from the Tetons, to Zion, to Canada and everywhere in between. So many of you inspire me to be better, to keep creating and to keep exploring, and for that I am so grateful. Thank you. Here's a video to wrap up 2012 and bring in the new year. Enjoy.

And in case you missed some of the highlights of the year on the blog, check the links below:

Grand Teton National Park
Park City and Salt Lake
Zion National Park
Monument Valley
Salt Flats
Canyonlands National Park
Caineville, Utah
Goblin Valley
Humboldt Redwoods
Yosemite National Park
Cecret Lake
Mount Timpanogos
Bonneville Speed Week
Canada: Banff, Jasper and Glacier

LDP Blog One Year Mark

I was going through the blog's archives and realized I hit the one year mark in the middle of February!  What an amazing year it's been!  I am so grateful to those who have followed my blog and left comments.  I feel lucky to have this blog and the few followers that keep coming back.  Thank you.  I also feel really lucky to have photography as a passion.  Even if it's only supplementing my income, until I can break free and try this thing full time.  I hope to bring you even better visual stories in the coming year.  Thank you again, for tuning in.  

Here are some of the highlights from the last year:

Arches National Park (three times; here, here and here)
Grand Teton National Park (twice; here and here)
Rodeos
Occupy Movement coverage (here and here)
Lunar Eclipse Over Salt Lake
Southwest Adventure (Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Arches)
Bonneville Speed Week

Location: Zion National Park

Running to the peak of Angels Landing in Zion National Park

I hope to make up for my lack of posting this past month with a large photo post on my latest adventure to Zion National Park.  This was my first trip to Zion as a photographer and I can tell you, it will not be my last.  What an amazing place!  I only had a few days, but they were packed full of adventure, photography and exploration.  I still feel like I have so much more to experience in Zion and I can't wait go back.

A hiker overlooking the soaring cliffs from the summit of Angels Landing

Clouds hang around the peaks of the Court of the Patriarchs

Unknown slot canyon in Zion National Park

Sandstone walls in Zion National Park

The Watchman in the last bit of light

Zion's Canyon Overlook

Sandstone wall and pine trees

Along Kolob Reservoir Road

Zion's Canyon Overlook