Chasing Storms: My 5 Favorite Spots to Photograph Moab’s Summer Monsoons

July 7, 2026 Bret Edge

A wide-angle landscape shot of the Three Gossips sandstone towers in Arches National Park, Utah, perfectly reflected in a muddy rainwater pothole in the foreground under a dramatic, cloudy blue sky. — A monsoon thunderstorm at Arches National Park leaves behind the perfect canvas. Utilizing a low angle, this shot captures the iconic **Three Gossips** formation mirrored in a desert pothole along the Park Avenue trail, proving that looking down can sometimes give you the best view.

Most tourists pack up and run for cover when a summer monsoon hits Moab—but landscape photographers grab their tripods. From hidden reflection pools in Arches to sweeping storm light over the vast rims of Canyonlands, discover the top 5 spots (plus a bonus backcountry drive) to safely chase and capture the raw drama of a desert storm.

Heads on a Swivel, Photographers - A Tip from Arizona Highways

October 12, 2022 Bret Edge

Sunset and storm light combine to create a spectacular scene at Skyline Arch in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah.

Professional landscape and adventure photographer Bret Edge shares a landscape photography tip he learned in an Arizona Highways guidebook over twenty years ago that he continues to apply today.

Using Personalized Default Camera Settings to Avoid Photographic Catastrophes

April 27, 2021 Bret Edge

Mother and Son Enjoy a Laugh at Overlanding Campsite in Capitol Reef National Park.jpg

Professional adventure and nature photographer Bret Edge discusses using personalized default camera settings to minimize lost opportunities to produce dynamic, successful images.

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