Mystery Canyon in Zion

Mystery Canyon in Zion

A couple weeks ago I was fortunate to go with some friends and canyoneer through Mystery Canyon. Canyoneering involves technical climbing, rope work, swimming, and/or maneuvering through deep narrow canyons.  Zion is spectacular from the road, but being able to see the slot canyons up close was breathtaking. Below are a few images from the experience.

Here we are throwing the rope in preparation of descending into the unknown of Mystery Canyon

Here is an image from above the Narrows in Zion Canyon. I love the view of the tall canyon walls.

Autumn/Winter Photography Workshops

Autumn/Winter Photography Workshops 
will be the following dates:
September 18, October 23, November 13, and December 11.

Workshops are 3 hours for $165.00. David will take you out into Zion National Park and go over the essentials in taking a great landscape photograph.

Click here to purchase workshop. Note the different dates when paying. Or, if you like you may also email or call the gallery to sign up for workshops.

Photographs on Tile

We now have a wider selection of photographs on tile. These are available as either a 8x12 or 6x8 ceramic tile. These photo tiles look great on an easel or hung up on the wall. Go to our website to view more tiles. Click Here.

Gallery Party

David J. West Gallery

New Release Party

Saturday September 18th, at 5-9pm

David J. West Gallery
801 Zion Park Blvd
Springdale, Utah 84767
435-772-3510

info@davidjwest.com

www.davidjwest.com

Please join us for an unveiling of David's
newest photographs. Refreshments will be served.

Over the Rainbow

The monsoon season is amazing in Zion Canyon. The storms bring lots of drama to the already beautiful landscape creating some stunning photographic opportunities.
My newest image below, "Over the Rainbow", is the result of numerous visits to this location. I was lucky enough to catch the most spectacular rainbow I have ever seen in Zion. 
This particular photograph was taken with my newest camera a Hasselblad H4D40. I look forward to pushing my creativity even further with this high quality camera. - David

Timeless

Just released Timeless, Zion National Park, Utah, Limited Edition of 500

This photograph, taken with my  Linhof 6x17 panoramic  film camera,
makes me feel as if I am stepping back in
time and seeing the unchanging magnificence of Zion Canyon. -David

Portraits

Photographing people has always intrigued me since growing up around my dad's photography studio in New Jersey. I was helping my dad photograph portraits when I was just learning to walk. He taught me how to use the backdrops, flash umbrellas, and medium format film cameras. He set up his first darkroom in the basement of his girlfriend's home (now his wife and my mom). I could only imagine what it must have been like for him to develop his images for the first time and magically see them appear before his eyes. My favorite part of developing photographs in the darkroom was watching the white paper turn into an image right before your eyes. Thanks to my dad my interest in photography began at an early age, now at 32 I have been a full time professional (landscape photography being my only source of income) for the past 7 years. It is unbelievable how fast time flies when you are doing what you love.