Richard’s travelogue

Washington Monument at Suset

Washington Monument at Suset

A combination of the setting sun and the city lights turn the February clouds ruby red.

Sunrise at Monument Valley

Sunrise at Monument Valley

The morning sun set's the Monument Valley monoliths ablaze with light.

Sunrise at Monument Value

Sunrise at Monument Value

As the winter sun rises, the morning twilight starts to turn the sky from black to blue, with a beautiful gold, orange, and red inbetween.

Lincoln from Washington

Lincoln from Washington

The shot was taken with my 400mm lens from the base of the washington monument. This was an odd February day where the temperatures were in the 60's...a fantastic day to see the quintessential, archetypal Washington D.C. sites.

Suset at Lincoln's Memorial

Suset at Lincoln's Memorial

The sun setting behind the Lincoln Memorial is a sight of beauty and awe...not unlike the monument itself.

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

The Feburary sun sets behind the Lincoln Memorial and sets the sky ablaza.

V irgin River Walk

V irgin River Walk

A great place to escape the summer heat and enjoy the cool running water. Be sure to bring some sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting wet. A walking stick will help keep you upright as the slippery rocks, both exposed and under the water surface, make keeping your footing a bit difficult.

Angel's View

Angel's View

A view of Zion from the top of the Angels Landing. This is a strenuous hike, but worth it for the spectacular views. Do it in springtime before the valley temperatures become unbearable.

Moon over Red Rock

Moon over Red Rock

Phase of the Moon on 9 September, 2006: waning gibbous with 94% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.

Stars over Navajo Lake, UT

Stars over Navajo Lake, UT

At these high altitudes and seclusion, the Milky Way seems so close you can touch it. This place is truly a stargazers and Astronomers’ paradise.

Richard Silva

Richard Silva has been a member since 16 December 2007 and goes by SilvaSpot.

Currently in Washington, D.C..

I am a photographer by night, engineer by day. Which means, Right-Brained at night and Left-Brained by day...a well rounded individual. I started photography in 1996 with a cheap film camera. Now I shoot with digital and film.

You can also find Richard at www.silvaspot.com.