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A Burst of Color in the Desert: Visiting Seven Magic Mountains

Just outside the bustle of Las Vegas, vivid towers of stacked boulders rise from the quiet desert. In this shot, the full lineup of Seven Magic Mountains stands boldly against a backdrop of soft mountains and moody skies—where color and landscape collide in the most unexpected harmony.

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Clayton Pierce Clayton Pierce

Twilight at the Hoover Dam: A Timeless Marvel in Lights (Tips for Photographing the Hoover Dam at Twilight)

As twilight settled over the Nevada-Arizona border, the Hoover Dam lit up like a beacon in the desert. I captured this close-up view of the illuminated intake towers and curving dam wall as the last light of day faded behind the red rock cliffs. The mix of architectural precision and natural ruggedness is a reminder of what makes this place so iconic—a true blend of human ingenuity and landscape grandeur.

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