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The setting sun creates a stunning lightshow on Red Mountain and the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona.

Monument Valley Navajo National Park, Utah, USA

Vibrant sunset behind Mount Wilson in Red Rock Canyon Nevada

Red Rock mountains in Sedona Arizona, Southwestern United States

Saguar cactus in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona

Valley with dry riverbed in the desert along the White Domes Trail, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA.

Panoramic Landscape Mittens and Bluffs Monument Valley Tribal Park on Navajo Reservation in Utah and Arizona

United States. Arizona. Coconino County. The desert near Lake Powell. Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, between Utah and Arizona. It is a vacation spot visited by two million people every year. It lies on an area of 161,390 acres (65,310 ha) and has 1960 miles (3161 km) of shoreline (more than the entire Pacific coast of USA). Because of its ecological effect on the Colorado River and on the environment, Lake Powell and its dam have inspired heavy controversy from environmentalists.

This is a landscape photograph of saguaro cactus in the Superstition Mountains natural park in Phoenix, Arizona on a spring day.

Sedona Arizona with red and orange sunset

Sedona Arizona, Southwestern United States

Saguaros cactus at sunset in Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona.

The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene , which includes Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.

Monument Valley, Arizona, scenery, profiled on sunset sky, picture taken in autumn

Scenic Red Rock State Park Landscape, Arizona Southwest USA

Amazing view of Arches National Park, Utah in summer season.

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Dramatic dawn light on the cliffs of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas, Nevada.

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View to Cathedral Rock near Sedona with green bushes and trees in front and under a nicely clouded sky

Irregular sandstone walls of Kanab Creek in the national wilderness north of Grand Canyon National Park.

The New Cornelia open-pit copper mine has a rich history in the mining industry of the southwestern United States. The New Cornelia Mine traces its roots back to 1909 when a geologist named John Boddie identified significant copper deposits in the Ajo, Arizona area. The New Cornelia Copper Company was formed in 1916 to develop these deposits, and mining operations began in earnest. Over the ensuing decades, the New Cornelia Mine underwent significant expansion as demand for copper surged, particularly during periods of war and industrial growth. The mine's open-pit operation became one of the largest of its kind in the United States, producing vast quantities of copper ore. By the latter half of the 20th century, the New Cornelia Mine faced challenges including declining ore grades, increasing operating costs, and environmental regulations. In 1983, the mine owners announced the closure of the mine due to these factors, marking the end of an era for one of Arizona's most significant copper producers. While the New Cornelia Mine is no longer operational, its legacy continues to be felt in the area, both in terms of its historical significance and the ongoing efforts to address the environmental legacy of mining activities. This scene of the mine was photographed from the Ajo Scenic Loop near Ajo, Arizona, USA.

Mountains along Red Rock Canyon National Conservation west of Las Vegas, Nevada.

An emblem of Southwest USA, Sagebrush is in the forefront of a dramatic Nevada landscape. Safebrush is the official state plant of Nevada and covers most of the state. It is rarely eaten by wildlife or livestock because of the bitterness of its foliage.

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