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.
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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.