This is one of the shots that got me up at 3:30am and to drive for almost an hour to capture the sunrise but I’m happy I did.

The world-famous view at Mesa Arch at sunrise does not disappoint: when the light beams start hitting the sandstone from below, the colour the arch turns into a vivid red. I used a small aperture to maximise the depth of field and to get the sunburst effect. Shooting with a 15mm lens allowed fully capturing the arch as well as the grandiose scenery unfolding in front of me, as the night faded away.

Sunrise at the Mesa Arch
Sunrise at the Mesa Arch