As the name of this website implies, I’m a sucker for the views you get when out in the backcountry, far from civilization. While the articles and trip reports are full of photos from various outings, the albums below are a carefully curated set of my favorite photographs. You can also find a (less curated) collection of my photography on Instagram at @andrewcoxphoto.
Landscapes
Foothills
An afternoon fog obscures the foothills of Mount San Jacinto
Alpine Creek
This charming creek offers a much-need distraction during a steep climb into the Alps
Hollental Canyon
The trail tunnels through the cliffs of Hollental Canyon
Dolly Sods Milky Way
The core of the Milky Way galaxy dominates the night skies over the Dolly Sods Wilderness
Yosemite Landmarks
Half Dome, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, and the seemingly-infinite granite landscape of Yosemite National Park
Alpine Glow
Red Peak and the surrounding mountains are reflected in the calm waters of Lower Merced Pass Lake
San Joaquin
The North Fork of the San Joaquin cascades down the canyon
Monuments
Colorado National Monument boasts an impressive set of these towering monoliths.
Granite
The red sunset light illuminates the triangular gables that given Seven Gables (the distant peak) its name. Undulating waves of granite carpeted in pines lie below the sunlit peaks.
John Muir Trail
Two backpackers walk southbound on the John Muir Trail along the banks of Wanda Lake.
Sunset
Cotton-candy clouds over Mount Baker, Colfax Peak, and Lincoln Peak
Morning Eagle
The Morning Eagle awaits the day's visitors to Lake Josephine
Midwestern Autumn
One of many canyons in Shades State Park, full with leaves in the autumn
Road to Whitney
Spring in Acadia
Lush, green grass and striking white aspens line this pleasant trail in Acadia National park
Glacial Canyon
A massive U-shaped canyon in the Kings Canyon National Park
Supernumerary Rainbow
After being thoroughly soaked and chilled by an afternoon thunderstorm in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the sun peaked out from the angry clouds to create this wonder!
Morning Eagle Falls
Steve hikes toward the waterfall
Mount Humphreys
After a terrifying afternoon thunderstorm, the overcast skies give way to cotton ball clouds and the sun comes out, casting its warm evening rays across the landscape.
Mount Whitney
Wanda Lake
After a winter of heavy snow, Wanda Lake remains covered in snow and ice well into August!
Dusy Basin
The nearby mountains partially obscure the towering cumulonimbus clouds now congregating over the Palisade Basin; meanwhile, Dusy Basin is peaceful and beautiful! Knapsack Pass is the large saddle on the left side of the frame.
Izaak Walton Lake
The early morning light illuminates the peaks but leaves Izaak Walton Lake in shadow
Misty Mountains
The trail to the summit of Mount Wilson (just west of Los Angeles) is shrouded in mist
White Mountain Peak
Bear Grass
These flowers, i.e., bear grass, are beautiful! It's no wonder that they're an icon of Glacier National Park.
Sunset O'er the Lake
Sunset at Lake McDonald is a serene experience
Alpine Landscape
We approach Wildlife Lake, our campsite for the evening, in the golden evening light
Alex scopes out a spot for a break on the shore of a lake near Bishop Pass
Easton Glacier
Looking back at the Roman Wall gives you a sense of the size of the mountain; there are a few rope teams up there for scale
Summit Panorama
All you can see from the summit of Mount Baker is mountains, mountains, and more mountains!
Alpspitze
The formidable Alpspitze summit is shrouded in wisps of cloud this morning
Sierra Aspens
The sun streaming through these aspens caught my eye while thru-hiking the John Muir Trail
Clark Range
The evening alpenglow illuminates the peaks of the Clark Range
Horseshoe Lake
What a scenic location to begin a hike!
Total Eclipse
Easily one of the coolest things I've ever experienced -- or photographed!
Darwin Canyon
Deer Crossing
A group of young deer walk through one of the massive meadows beside the Tuolumne River
Smoky Sunset
One silver lining to the smoky haze is the spectacular sunset colors!
A dry pond down near the largest of the Barrett Lakes
Cucamonga Sunrise
The rising sun sends rays streaming through the misty air around Cucamonga Peak.
Split Mountain
Mount Goddard
Spring Snow
Three Sisters
Red Saddle
Nevada Falls
Gathering Storm
A gorgeous sunset at Grass Lake
Galactic Core
Creek Crossing
Center Basin
Mount Jefferson
Snails hanging out on the rocks