Badlands Spire Big Bend and a canyon that feels

and a canyon that feels older than the border it now defines

I spent a full week digging myself out with no help

By today’s standards

named for its three distinct peaks

Rather than chase scenes that weren’t going to materialize

Badlands Spire Big Bend and a canyon that feelsBisti Badlands, New Mexico, United States This photograph was created in the Bisti Badlands during the final moments before sunset, after spending multiple visits exploring the area for less familiar compositions. While the region is well known for its dramatic terrain, each trip has focused on moving beyond established viewpoints and finding formations that reveal themselves only from specific angles and light conditions. The spire in this image was