People in Nature Photography - Taylor Duncan's Expansive Landscapes

Cannon Beach Exploration

A woman poses in front of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon during a moody sunset

February 24, 2024

Reynisfjara Explorer

A photographer looks out at the seastacks during sunrise at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Iceland

February 11, 2024

Stokksnes Explorer

A photographer looks out at the Vestrahorn at Stokksnes beach during a moody sunrise

February 10, 2024

Glacial Climb

An ice climber searches for his next move in an ice tube at the Katla Ice Cave on an Icelandic glacier near Vik

February 8, 2024

Ice Explorer

A hiker poses at the entrance of an ice tube in the Katla Ice Cave network near Vik, Iceland

February 8, 2024

Glacial Awe

A hiker poses at the entrance of an ice tube in the Katla Ice Cave network near Vik, Iceland with a small stream of water

February 8, 2024

Chip the Explorer

Documentarian Chip Duncan looks out at the landscape surrounding Machu Picchu, Peru at the entrance to Huanya Picchu

November 27, 2023

Trillium Explorers

Two paddleboarders explore Trillium Lake, Oregon with a reflected Mount Hood in the background at sunrise

June 25, 2023

Sparks Fog Explorer

A hiker explores the shoreline of a steamy Sparks Lake, Oregon at sunrise with a reflected Broken Top in the background

May 28, 2023

Proxy Explorer

A woman sits on a log, taking it all in, in front of Proxy Falls, Oregon

October 30, 2022

McKenzie Explorer

A hiker takes in the view of Koosah Falls, Oregon from a fallen log over the McKenzie River

October 30, 2022

Sediments Explorer

A woman poses at a viewpoint overlooking the headwaters of Sediments Creek in British Columbia, Canada

June 26, 2022

Cosmic Moonscape

A hiker points a flashlight towards the Milky Way as first light approaches at an overlook in Utah

March 8, 2022

Mars Explorer

A woman finds herself seemingly on Mars below the setting sun in Utah

March 7, 2022

Moonscape Explorer

A hiker looks out over a moonscape-like landscape at sunrise in Utah

March 7, 2022

Arch Explorer

A hiker walks down the base of North Window Arch with Turret Arch in the background during sunrise at Arches National Park, UT

March 5, 2022

Spectral Dawn

Fog rolls over a fisherman at Trillium Lake, Oregon during sunrise

September 11, 2021

Ready

A skier looks out towards the Mt. Bachelor, Oregon ski area after a fresh coat of snow

November 11, 2020

Classic Morning Glory Climber

A climber scales the Morning Glory Wall illuminated by the fading sun in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon

December 11, 2020

Salt Creek Explorer

A hiker takes in the view of Salt Creek Falls, Oregon

October 10, 2020

Backpacker Star

A backpacker is backlit with a sunstar on a trail in Central Oregon

August 27, 2020

Sparks Explorer

A dramatic sunrise overtakes Broken Top reflected in Sparks Lake, Oregon as a hiker looks on

August 6, 2020

Above the Playa

A woman lays down on the Martian, cracked landscape of the Alvord Desert, Oregon taken from a drone

June 20, 2020

Moody Laguna Torre

A hiker looks out over a moody Laguna Torre in Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, Argentina

November 24, 2019

Moody Patagonia

A hiker looks out at the Torres del Paine National Park mountain range on a boardwalk near Lago Peho in Patagonia, Chile

November 18, 2019

Cannon Beach Explorer

A woman looks on at the fading sunset amongst the haystack rocks of Cannon Beach, Oregon

October 1, 2019

Maligne Paddle

A man canoes at sunrise on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

September 15, 2019

Spirit Island Paddle

A man canoes near Spirit Island at sunrise on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

September 15, 2019

Emperor Falls

Emperor Falls cascades over a cliff under Mt. Robson in Mt. Robson Provincial Park, Canada while an onlooker provides a sense of scale

September 16, 2019

Tumalo Mountain Explorer

A snowshoer takes in the sunrise illuminating Central Oregon peaks taken from Tumalo Mountain

January 24, 2019

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Grinnell Lake Explorer

A hiker overlooks Grinnell Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana just before sunset with a half moon in the sky

July 21, 2018

Serenity

A woman takes in the view at Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana

July 18, 2018

Panther Creek Explorer

A woman stands in front of Panther Creek Falls above the lower falls in southern Washington

June 29, 2018

Falls Creek Explorer

A woman takes in the view at Falls Creek Falls, Washington

June 29, 2018

Across The Falls

A woman walks across a fallen log in front of Proxy Falls in the Central Cascades of Oregon

June 28, 2018

Sparks Paddle

A kayaker paddles across Sparks Lake, Oregon under a dramatic sky

June 27, 2018

Samuel H Boardman

A man takes in the remnants of a sunset on top of the natural bridge in Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Oregon

June 26, 2018

Crack In The Wall

A woman looks up through the “Crack In The Wall” on the way down to Coyote Gulch, Utah

April 28, 2018

Slot Navigation

A canyoneer navigates Zebra Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, Utah

April 27, 2018

Dune Photographer

A photographer takes a shot of the sunset on a dune in the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park, California

April 24, 2018

Ridge Walker

A photographer walks along a ridge in the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park, California

April 24, 2018

Mobius Explorer

A woman looks out through Mobius Arch in Eastern California as Mt. Whitney lights behind from the sunrise

April 24, 2018

Shiprock Explorer

I shine a light to the stars in this self portrait at Shiprock, New Mexico

April 22, 2018

Morning Dune Photographer

A Photographer captures the sunrise on top of a dune at White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

April 22, 2018

Beam Me Up

A photographer holds a flashlight to the starry sky next to his tent in the early morning at White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

April 22, 2018

Twilight Dune Walk

A woman walks across the dune field of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico just past sunset

April 21, 2018

Blue Hour Explosion

A woman offers perspective out on a dune under an explosive sunset at White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

April 21, 2018

Dune Stroll

A woman walks across the dune field of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico carrying a colorful blanket

April 21, 2018

Dune Jump

A person leaps off the top of a dune in White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

April 21, 2018

Photographer & Dunes

A photographer looks out over the dune field of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

April 21, 2018

Beneath The Falls

The power of Mooney Falls is shown as a woman gets soaked by the mist at it's base

February 23, 2018

Blue Lagoon

A woman walks along the top of a cascade along Havasu Creek

February 23, 2018

Beaver Falls

A woman takes in the scenery while sitting on a cascade of Beaver Falls along Havasu Creek

February 23, 2018

Mooney Falls

A woman offers some scale underneath the massive Mooney Falls

February 23, 2017

Frosted Athabasca

A silhouette looks out past the frozen Athabasca Canyon in Jasper National Park, Canada

January 19, 2018

Snowed In Peyto

An onlooker takes in the falling snow above the frozen Peyto Lake in Banff National Park, Canada

January 19, 2018

Autumn Adventure

A hiker looks up to the fall color above the canyon of Parfrey's Glen near Baraboo, Wisconsin

October 21, 2017

Autumn's Witness

An onlooker takes in the beauty of autumn under Maroon Bells at Maroon Lake, Colorado during sunrise

September 26, 2017

Lakefront Stargazing

Moonlit clouds start to cover the starry skies above Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming as a stargazer gets in one last look

September 30, 2017

Behind The Falls

A cave behind North Falls in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon grants a new perspective

Koosah Adventure

Koosah Falls, Oregon cascades over the mountain cliffs while one looks on in awe

August 21, 2017

Paddling Sparks

Two people go out for a sunset canoe ride on Sparks Lake, Oregon

August 19, 2017

Switchback

A woman hikes down the road towards Half Dome as the sun rises

June 30, 2017

Enlightenment

A friend shines a light towards the vibrant Milky Way underneath Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah

May 27, 2017

Archway

Two people (yes two) offer perspective in an arch in the Windows section of Arches National Park, Utah

May 26, 2017

Me and the Universe

This is a self portrait of me on a dune underneath the Milky Way at dawn in Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

May 25, 2017

Elements of Discovery

A man and his dog hike on the top of a dune later in the day in Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

May 24, 2017

Mirage

Two hikers navigate the endless sand in Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

May 24, 2017

Bamboo Awe

A hiker looks up as the sun illuminates a bamboo forest after a heavy downpour on the Pipiwai Trail in Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui, Hawaii

April 17, 2017

Surfs Up

This is a conceptual image of a surfer off of Ho'okipa Beach on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The image is a longer exposure and highly manipulated in Photoshop for its look.

April 15, 2017

The Point

A woman takes in a sunrise at Cave Point County Park on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan

April 1, 2017

Classic Explorer

A friend looks toward the sunset on a ridge in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah in this black and white image.

January 29, 2017

Starstruck

A friend shines his headlamp up at the stars on a snow covered ridge in Millcreek Canyon, Utah with Salt Lake City illuminating the distant haze on the horizon.

January 27, 2017

Sunset Explorer

A friend hikes on a ridge in Millcreek Canyon, Utah as the sun sets over the horizon.

January 27, 2017

Awe

This is a self-portrait overlooking Peyto Lake on a mostly cloudy day in Banff National Park, Canada.

January 20, 2017

The Climb

An ice climber scales the frozen Upper Falls in Johnston Canyon - Banff National Park, Canada

January 19, 2017

Grateful

A local Peruvian child smiles after receiving food and making new friends on the trail to the sacred Koullority Festival in the Sinakara Valley, Peru.

May 23, 2016

The Shaman

A Peruvian shaman prays to the stars at 13500ft between the pillars of the excavated temple at the Incan ruins of Wakrapucara, Peru.

May 18, 2016

Child's Work

A Peruvian child poses for a photo in a small, remote village near Wakapucara, Peru.

May 17, 2016

Stargazer

Fellow travelers gaze up at the stars at an elevation of 11500ft from an excavated cave at the ruins of Quillarumy, Peru.

May 16, 2016

Finding Sunsets

A very special person throws her arms up in amazement at the sunset over the haystacks of Cannon Beach, Oregon

April 22, 2016

Peace & Clarity

A friend finds peace and clarity while immersed in the landscape at Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park, Canada.

June 27, 2015

The View

My friend found a great spot to take in the scene at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada.

June 24, 2015

Awestruck Traveler

I had to take a "selfie" at one of the most beautiful lakes in the world - Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada

June 24, 2015

The Plunge

My companions and I ran the last half mile on this trail to document this scene. The kayaker gave us a thrill and a scare going over St. Mary Falls in Glacier National Park, Montana, but walked away unharmed.

June 20, 2015