
Today America celebrates 4th of July – Independence Day. A good day to show how beautiful this country is. With this selection of photos from my 2012 trip through the South West (see more after the jump) I wish everyone a fun and peaceful holiday!







Have a happy Independence Day !
Marcus
very well done!
Thank you, glad you like it! Marcus
A great tribute!
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Beautiful as ever 💙
Thanks, 😊🙏!!
Those photos are incredible. All of them. I forget, what are you shooting with?
Thanks so much 🙂 ! I shoot with Olympus mirrorless, mainly with a PEN-F and an OM-D E-M1. Marcus
Truly breathtaking photos😍🔝Brings back such fun and warm memories of our own Southwest USA exploring trip last Summer! Hope to return as still lots to discover!
Thanks, Ingrid, really appreciate your kind words! Wish you a quick return to the Southwest! Marcus
Stunning photos Marcus. I’ve only been to the Grand Canyon out west, but I hope to see more of the beautiful places you’ve showcased!
Thanks, Amy, it means a lot! You live in a truly beautiful country! Marcus
Surely you MUST take a bad photo once in a while 🙂 …not this round for sure!!!
Just look in my lightroom catalogue, there are too much bad ones 😉 ! Thanks, Elizabeth 🙂
Woah these photos are awesome – thanks for posting!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Marcus
Love the b & w’s, but they are all wonderful 🙂
Thanks, Lynne, your comments always mean a lot! Marcus
You are most welcome Marcus 🙂 Lynne
Your images are STUNNING. Thank you for this breathtaking tribute to the United States’ natural beauty, Marcus.
Thank you so much, Heide, this coming from such an accomplished photographer and blogger means a lot! Marcus
What a kind response, Marcus. Thank you!
You are very welcome, Heide!
Really beautiful images! Love the Antelope canyon…:)
Thank you so much, Sudeshna, it means a lot! Antelope was a magic place! Marcus
Beautiful pictures – so glad Oregon made the list! 🙂 Happy 4th!
Thanks, Amy, and of course there is Oregon 🙂 !Marcus
Thank You! Beautiful shots of my favorite places!
Thank you so much, Danni Irene, this is highly appreciated! Marcus
Beautiful selections of amazing landscapes! Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, so much appreciated! Marcus
Breathtaking images😀👌Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your kind comment! Marcus
Great selection!
Thanks 🙂 ! You’ve seen it all yourself 😉
No actually not. Yosemite is still on the list!
You’ll get there, I’m sure 🙂 ! Have a great weekend! Marcus
Hopefully. Have a great weekend yourself!
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous American landscapes on this special day!
You are so welcome C.S. ! Marcus
Fantastic photos Marcus, America really has such an extraordinary and differentiating landscape. I haven’t been to any of those but have been to Lake Tahoe and that still is my favourite place to this day.
Thank you so much for commenting, highly appreciated! Marcus
Beautiful photos bringing back happy memories of our visits to these national parks awhile back.
Thanks so muc for commenting, Marion!
Marcus, these are beautiful images. Thank you for reminding us in the U.S.A. that this is a beautiful country.
You are welcome, Tim.
What a choice of pictures. Beautiful
Thank you, Arv! Really appreciate your comment! Marcus
Beautiful!!!
Thanks, Janet 🙂 !!
Beautiful photos Marcus, and thanks for the thumbs up on our birthday! Be well. 👍🏻
Tahnks, John, much appreciated!