Photography

Pipe Organ and the Coke Ovens in Winter

Photos by Page Merrifield

 

The monument is a welcoming place for photographers. There are many options for photography, including landscapes, animals, plants, canyons, and sunrise/sunset. Night sky photographers might enjoy the Saddlehorn Picnic Area for stargazing, or driving out to some of the overlooks for differnet vantage points.

Many photographers like Grand View or Independence Monument View for sunrises. Independence Monument View, Distant View, and Book Cliff View are great for sunsets. You can find these viewpoints on the park map and this site will give you the Sunrise and Sunset Times for Grand Junction, CO.

Check out the Photo Gallery for inspiration.