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Northern Arizona Landscape Photos By Mike Koopsen

Originally written by Tony Subia

Reviewed and updated by AZ Leisure Staff Writers on

This Northern Arizona photo gallery features the landscape photography of Mike Koopsen, capturing some of the region's most recognizable desert, canyon and high-country scenery. The collection includes The Wave, White Pocket, Monument Valley, Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Buckskin Gulch, Navajo National Monument and the aspen country near Flagstaff.

Koopsen's photography emphasizes composition, light, shadow, texture and the unusual shapes created by Northern Arizona's sandstone, canyons and expansive desert landscapes. From intimate rock formations to wide panoramic vistas, these images showcase the remarkable visual variety of the Colorado Plateau.

Northern Arizona Places Featured In The Gallery

  • The Wave: Famous sandstone formation in Coyote Buttes North near the Arizona-Utah border.
  • White Pocket: Remote sandstone formations within Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
  • Navajo National Monument: Home to Betatakin and other Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings.
  • Lake Powell: Colorado River reservoir surrounded by sandstone cliffs near Page.
  • Buckskin Gulch: Long slot canyon within the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.
  • Monument Valley: Iconic red sandstone buttes along the Arizona-Utah border.
  • Lower Antelope Canyon: Sculpted slot canyon near Page, Arizona.
  • Horseshoe Bend: Dramatic Colorado River overlook south of Page.
  • Arizona Snowbowl: High-elevation aspen and mountain scenery near Flagstaff.

The Second Wave sandstone formation near Coyote Buttes in northern Arizona

Betatakin Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwelling at Navajo National Monument Arizona

Swirling sandstone formations at White Pocket in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument Arizona

Ancient Native American pictographs on sandstone in northern Arizona

Aspen trees near Arizona Snowbowl and the San Francisco Peaks outside Flagstaff

Ancient pictograph preserved on a sandstone wall in northern Arizona

Sunrise over Lake Powell and sandstone cliffs near Page Arizona

The Wave sandstone formation at Coyote Buttes North near the Arizona Utah border

White sandstone hoodoos and unusual desert rock formations in northern Arizona

Hiker exploring the narrow sandstone walls of Buckskin Gulch near northern Arizona

Colorful twisted sandstone landscape at White Pocket in northern Arizona

Monument Valley sandstone buttes and desert landscape on the Arizona Utah border

Sculpted sandstone walls inside Lower Antelope Canyon near Page Arizona

Colorado River curving around Horseshoe Bend near Page Arizona

East and West Mitten Buttes in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

About Photographer Mike Koopsen

Mike Koopsen brings an artist's critical eye to landscape photography: perspective, balance, shape, light, shadow, texture and mood. His Northern Arizona photographs emphasize the visual relationships that transform dramatic natural scenery into fine art compositions.

These photographs are presented for viewing pleasure and remain copyright Mike Koopsen. They may not be copied or republished without permission.

Mike Koopsen Fine Art Prints

Selected Mike Koopsen landscape photographs are available as fine art prints in multiple sizes and media through Art Studio Prints.

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Northern Arizona Photography FAQ

Who Took The Photos In This Northern Arizona Gallery?

The landscape photographs in this gallery were created by photographer Mike Koopsen.

What Northern Arizona Locations Are Featured?

The gallery includes photographs of The Wave, White Pocket, Navajo National Monument, Lake Powell, Buckskin Gulch, Monument Valley, Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and the Flagstaff high country.

Where Is The Wave Located?

The Wave is located in Coyote Buttes North within the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness near the Arizona-Utah border.

Where Is White Pocket?

White Pocket is a remote sandstone landscape within Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona.

Where Is Betatakin?

Betatakin is an Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwelling protected within Navajo National Monument in northeastern Arizona.

Where Is Lower Antelope Canyon?

Lower Antelope Canyon is located near Page, Arizona on Navajo Nation land.

Where Is Horseshoe Bend?

Horseshoe Bend is a dramatic Colorado River overlook located just south of Page in northern Arizona.

Is Monument Valley Entirely In Arizona?

No. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park extends across the Arizona-Utah border, although many of its most recognizable viewpoints and formations are reached from the Arizona side.

Can These Mike Koopsen Photos Be Copied Or Republished?

No. The photographs are copyrighted by Mike Koopsen and may not be copied or republished without permission.

Where Can I Buy Mike Koopsen Fine Art Prints?

Selected Mike Koopsen landscape images are available as fine art prints through Art Studio Prints.

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