Jeff Goulden Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Rogers Lake near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

The European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is not native to North America but has become extremly common since its introduction to New York's Central Park in 1890. The original introduced flock of 60 birds has now spread throughout the continent. This starling was photographed in Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

The Naches River flows from the Cascade Range near Chinook Pass and enters the Yakima River in the town of Yakima, Washington State, USA. In the fall, the banks of the river are lined with colorful trees.

The Alpaca (Vicugna Pacos) is a species of South American camelid. They descended from the vicuña and is similar to, and often confused with, the llama. Alpacas are often noticeably smaller than llamas and their ears are pointy rather than curved. The two animals are closely related and can be cross-bred. Alpacas were bred for their wool which is similar to sheep's wool. This alpaca was living on a farm in Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

The Tatoosh Range is a rugged mountain range located south of Mount Rainier. The range runs east-west and has 25 named peaks, the highest of which is Unicorn Peak at 6,971 feet above sea level. This view of the Tatoosh Range was photographed from Fourth Crossing near Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

The USA-Mexico Border Fence separates people in Naco, Arizona, USA from their neighbors and family in Naco, Sonora, Mexico.

The Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) is a species of lizard native to western North America. They are often called "horny toads", although they are not actually in the same family as toads. Desert horned lizards are distinguished by the large pointed scales at the back of their heads, giving them the appearance of having horns as well as the flat and broad shape of their bodies. This horned lizard was photographed on Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

The House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a year-round resident of North America and the Hawaiian Islands. Male coloration varies in intensity with availability of the berries and fruits in its diet. As a result, the colors range from pale straw-yellow through bright orange to deep red. Adult females have brown upperparts and streaked underparts. This male finch was photographed at Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Zion Canyon is a unique and different experience than the Grand Canyon. At Zion, you are standing at the bottom looking up where at the Grand Canyon you are at the top looking down. Zion Canyon is mostly made up of sedimentary rocks, bits and pieces of older rocks that have been deposited in layers after much weathering and erosion. These rock layers tell stories of an ancient ecosystem very different from what Zion looks like today. About 110 – 200 million years ago Zion and the Colorado Plateau were near sea level and were close to the equator. Since then they have been uplifted and eroded to form the scenery we see today. Zion Canyon has had a 10,000-year history of human habitation. Most of this history was not recorded and has been interpreted by archeologists and anthropologist from clues left behind. Archeologists have identified sites and artifacts from the Archaic, Anasazi, Fremont and Southern Paiute cultures. Mormon pioneers settled in the area and began farming in the 1850s. Today, the descendants of both the Paiute and Mormons still live in the area. On November 19, 1919 Zion Canyon was established as a national park. Like a lot of public land, the Zion area benefited from infrastructure work done during the Great Depression of the 1930’s by government sponsored organizations like the Civil Works Administration (CWA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). During their nine years at Zion the CWA and CCC built trails, parking areas, campgrounds, buildings, fought fires and reduced flooding of the Virgin River. This view of the red rocks of Zion Canyon was photographed from the Emerald Pools Trail in Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah, USA.

Dallas Peak at 13,815' above sea level is a rock summit in the San Juan mountains of southern Colorado near the Continental Divide. The wide-open landscape is surrounded by many peaks approaching 14,000'. This photograph of a young woman hiker and her dog was taken from the high meadows above Blue Lake in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness near Ridgway, Colorado, USA.

Ward and Irene Bradley moved to Puyallup in 1956 and bought 59 acres of peat bog and wetland. After years of excavating and selling the topsoil from the property, a lake was formed. In 1997 the city of Puyallup bought the property and the 12 acre lake with the goal of turning it into a city park. This scene of the lake was photographed on a spring evening. Bradley Lake Park is located on South Hill in Puyallup, Washington State, USA.

The House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a year-round resident of North America and the Hawaiian Islands. Male coloration varies in intensity with availability of the berries and fruits in its diet. As a result, the colors range from pale straw-yellow through bright orange to deep red. Adult females have brown upperparts and streaked underparts. This mating pair, lovingly looking at each other, was photographed in Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

Sixty million years ago the west side of Bright Angel Fault was lifted higher than the east side, creating the canyon that we now see. The exposed walls of Bright Angel Canyon allow us to see the geological history of the area. Tropical seas, coastal beaches, sand dunes, swamps, lagoons, and Sahara-like deserts are represented by the horizontal layers that are exposed. The upper five layers of stacked rock records 70 million years of rising and falling sea levels. The limestone layers represent shallow sea environments, sandstone layers mean sandy beaches or dunes, while shale layers translate to mud flats, swamps, or coastal plains. This picture of Bright Angel Canyon was taken at sunrise from Bright Angel Point on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA.

Mount Rainier at 14,410' is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. This image was photographed from the beautiful Paradise Meadows at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State. The image shows the meadow in full bloom with aster, lupine, bistort and other wildflowers.

The cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) is the state bird of Arizona. This species of wren is native to the southwestern United States southwards to central Mexico. This wren was photographed perched on a saguaro cactus in the mountains near Tucson, Arizona, USA.

The San Francisco Peaks are the remnants of an ancient volcano that erupted millions of years ago, shattering a tall mountain and leaving a large crater and surrounding peaks. The tallest of these are Humphreys at 12,637 feet and Agassiz at 12,356 feet. This picture of the snow-capped peaks reflected in a pond was taken from Kachina Wetlands in Kachina Village, Arizona, USA.

On May 18, 1980 Mount Saint Helens violently erupted, and lost much of its upper flanks, shown here covered in snow. This rare picture was taken in 1973. At the time, the mountain was part of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington State. It has since received recognition as a national monument.

Long's Peak was named in honor of explorer Stephen Harriman Long and is featured on the Colorado state quarter. At 14,259 feet above sea level, the mountain can be seen from a wide area. This photograph of Long's Peak at sunrise was taken from Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA.

The Brothers, at 6842' above sea level, are a pair of prominent peaks in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. This picture was taken at sunset from Annas Bay near the town of Union on Hood Canal.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies where the Great Plains meet the rugged Badlands near Medora, North Dakota, USA. The park's 3 units, linked by the Little Missouri River is a habitat for bison, elk and prairie dogs. The park's namesake, President Teddy Roosevelt once lived in the Maltese Cross Cabin which is now part of the park. This picture of the badlands at sunset was taken from the Painted Canyon Overlook.

The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) is the state bird of Washington, Iowa and New Jersey. It is a fairly common summer resident to the Pacific Northwest, migrating to the southern USA and Mexico in the winter. This male with its brilliant yellow and black plumage was photographed in Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

This woman hiker is looking down on Lower Grinnell Lake while hiking the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

The Grizzly Bear (Usus Arctos horribilis), also known as the North American Brown Bear, is a large population of brown bear inhabiting North America. They are a very large bear with the male weighing from 400 - 790 pounds and the females from 290 - 400 pounds. The Lewis and Clark expedition named the bear "grisley" but probably meant grisly which means fear-inspiring or gruesome. Although grizzly bears are classified as and have the digestive system of carnivores they eat both plants and animals. They will even eat carrion left behind by other animals. They are very opportunistic feeders eating whatever they can find. Grizzly bears normally hibernate for 5-7 months each year, especially in a colder climate. This grizzly bear was photographed while foraging in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

Many people identify the typical desert as a vast area covered by sand dunes. That may be true in some parts of the world but in the Mojave, less than one percent of the desert is covered with sand dunes. In order for sand dunes to exist there has to be a source of sand. Also there needs to be winds to move the sands and a place for the sand to collect. The eroded canyons and washes of Death Valley National Park in California provide plenty of sand. The wind seems to blow frequently here, especially in the springtime, and there are a few areas where the sand is trapped by geographic features such as mountains. Mesquite Flats near Stovepipe Wells is one such place. This sunset picture of the sand dunes and the Grapevine Mountains was taken after a winter storm had passed.

Palo Alto, California, USA - February 05, 2008: Hoover Tower is a landmark structure on the campus of Stanford University. The 285 feet (87 m) tower houses the Hoover Institution Library and Archives. Hoover Tower was named for Herbert Hoover a Stanford graduate and former president of the United States. Hoover donated a large history collection to create a "library of war, revolution and peace" which is housed in this facility. Stanford University is in Palo Alto, California, USA.

Tiger Mountain State Forest, Washington, USA - May 09, 2016: Poo Poo Point is a popular paragliding spot on Tiger Mountain in the Cascade Foothills near Issaquah. This paraglider is flying high toward Lake Sammamish in the distance.

Deception Pass Bridge, built in 1934, is a two-lane bridges on State Route 20 between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington State, USA. It was a Washington State, Highways project, partially built by young workers from the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps.

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is the worlds most endangered canine. It is a uniquely American wolf, its entire historical range being limited to within the eastern United States. The red wolf subspecies is the product of an ancient genetic mix between the gray wolf and coyote, but is now considered a unique subspecies and worthy of conservation. The red wolf is smaller and thinner than the gray wolf. It is actually gray-black in color, but has a distinctive reddish cast for which it is named. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) started breeding them in captivity in the 1980's. In 1987 the red wolf was reintroduced into the wild but recovery efforts continue to be plagued by political attacks, misconceptions about wolves and weak recovery plans. As a result, red wolf populations are still declining in the wild and they are facing eventual extinction.

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird common near open water and wetlands in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is the largest of the heron family native to North America. Blue herons are distinguished by slate-blue colored flight feathers, long legs and a long neck which is curved in flight. The face and head are white with black stripes. The long-pointed bill is a dull yellow. The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America from Alaska through Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. East of the Rocky Mountains herons are migratory and winter in the coastal areas of the Southern United States, Central America, or northern South America. Great blue herons thrive in almost any wetland habitat and rarely venture far from the water. The blue heron spends most of its waking hours hunting for food. The primary food in their diet is small fish. It is also known to feed opportunistically on other small prey such as shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Herons hunt for their food and locate it by sight. Their long legs allow them to feed in deeper waters than other waders are able to. The common hunting technique is to wade slowly through the water and spear their prey with their long, sharp bill. They usually swallow their catch whole. The great blue heron breeds in colonies called rookeries, located close to lakes and wetlands. They build their large nests high up in the trees. This heron was photographed while standing on a rock by Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

This young woman and her dog are hiking on Humphreys Peak in the Kachina Peaks Wilderness near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

The San Francisco Peaks are the remnants of an ancient volcano that erupted millions of years ago, shattering a tall mountain and leaving a large crater and surrounding peaks. The tallest of these are Humphreys at 12,637 feet and Agassiz at 12,356 feet. This picture of the snow-capped peaks reflected in a pond was taken from Kachina Wetlands in Kachina Village, Arizona, USA.

Poo Poo Point is a popular paragliding spot on Tiger Mountain in the Cascade Foothills near Issaquah. It's also a popular hiking destination. This photograph is an overview of Lake Sammamish and the town of Issaquah, Washington State, USA.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies where the Great Plains meet the rugged Badlands near Medora, North Dakota, USA. The park's 3 units, linked by the Little Missouri River is a habitat for bison, elk and prairie dogs. The park's namesake, President Teddy Roosevelt once lived in the Maltese Cross Cabin which is now part of the park. This picture of a bison herd (Bison bison) was taken from the Jones Creek area.

The Common Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) is a North American species of lizard in the family Crotaphytidae. It is distinguished by its oversized head, colorful body and bands of black around the neck and shoulders. The black bands give it the name “collared”. It is also known as Eastern Collared Lizard, Oklahoma Collared Lizard, Yellow-Headed Lizard and Collared Lizard. The collared lizard can grow to 8-15 inches in length including the tail. They have a large head and powerful jaws. The adult males with their blue green bodies are generally more colorful than the females. The collared lizard is mostly found in the arid, open landscapes of Mexico and south-central United States. They are carnivores, feeding on insects and small vertebrates. Occasionally they may eat plant material. This collared lizard was photographed while basking on warm rocks in Homolovi State Park near Winslow, Arizona, USA.

The North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a semiaquatic mammal native to North America. It is found in and along the waterways and coasts. An adult North American river otter can weigh up to 18 pounds. This family of river otters was photographed while basking on the bank of the Snake River in Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area near Lewiston, Idaho, USA.

At 14,410' above sea level, Mount Rainier dominates the landscape of the Puget Sound region. Mount Rainier is the highest point in Washington State, and is also the most glaciated mountain in the continental United States. This picture of a housing development near the base of Mount Rainier was taken from Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

Monument Valley, on the Arizona - Utah border, gives us some of the most iconic and enduring images of the American Southwest. The harsh empty desert is punctuated by many colorful sandstone rock formations. It can be a photographer's dream to capture the ever-changing play of light on the buttes and mesas. Even to the first-time visitor, Monument Valley will probably seem very familiar. This rugged landscape has achieved fame in the movies, advertising and brochures. It has been filmed and photographed countless times over the years. If a movie producer was looking for a landscape that epitomizes the Old West, a better location could not be found. This picture of Mitchell Mesa at sunrise was photographed from John Wayne Point near the Monument Valley Visitor Center north of Kayenta, Arizona, USA.

Crater Lake exists in the blown-out caldera of a once mighty volcano known as Mount Mazama. This view of the lake and Wizard Island was taken from the Rim Trail in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA.

The Northern Harrier or Marsh Hawk (Circus cyaneus) is a migratory bird of prey that breeds in the northern hemisphere and winters in the southernmost USA, Mexico and Central America. It hunts by swooping low and following the contours of the land. Its prey consists of mice, snakes, insects and small birds. This female was found in Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area near McNeal, Arizona, USA.

At 14,410' above sea level, Mount Rainier dominates the landscape of the Puget Sound region. Mount Rainier is the highest point in Washington State, and is also the most glaciated mountain in the continental United States. This picture of Mount Rainier was taken at sunset from Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

Nestled within the desert of Northern Arizona, Antelope Canyon exhibits the sheer beauty that nature can create. Famous for its lavish colors, unique patterns and complex textures, this slot canyon is a geological wonder that mesmerizes all who venture into its depths. Carved into the red sandstone of the Navajo Nation, the canyon comes alive with a vibrant spectrum of reds, oranges, and yellows. The sunlight filtering through the narrow openings above casts an ever-changing, warm glow on the smooth, curving walls, creating a surreal play of shifting light and dancing shadows. The rock formations within the canyon walls bear the unmistakable marks of time and weather. Millennia of wind and water erosion have sculpted the sandstone into flowing, sinuous shapes, creating a sensory experience that is as tactile as it is visual. Touching the canyon's surface connects a person directly to the forces of wind and water that have shaped it over countless millennia. Antelope Canyon is in Coconino County near Page, Arizona, USA.

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is the worlds most endangered canine. It is a uniquely American wolf, its entire historical range being limited to within the eastern United States. The red wolf subspecies is the product of an ancient genetic mix between the gray wolf and coyote, but is now considered a unique subspecies and worthy of conservation. The red wolf is smaller and thinner than the gray wolf. It is actually gray-black in color, but has a distinctive reddish cast for which it is named. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) started breeding them in captivity in the 1980's. In 1987 the red wolf was reintroduced into the wild but recovery efforts continue to be plagued by political attacks, misconceptions about wolves and weak recovery plans. As a result, red wolf populations are still declining in the wild and they are facing eventual extinction.

The Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) is a North American sheep named for its large curled horns. An adult ram can weigh up to 300 lb and the horns alone can weigh up to 30 lb. This big old ram with its broken-off horns was photographed on the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

The majestic Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the national symbol of the United States. It is mostly found in the lowland areas near bodies of water. It feeds mostly on fish including spawned out salmon in rivers as well as water birds, geese, carrion and other prey. This eagle was photographed at the Northwest Trek Wildlife Preserve near Eatonville, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This green forested scene with Dewey Lake was photographed near Chinook Pass, in the William O. Douglas Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Trinity Alps Wilderness is a 525,627-acre national wilderness in northern California. It is contained within and administered by Shasta-Trinity, Klamath, and Six Rivers National Forests. The wilderness is part of the Salmon and Scott Mountains which are subranges of the Klamath Mountains. The high, granite peaks of the eastern half of the wilderness are known as the Trinity Alps. This lush meadow was photographed below Granite Lake. Granite Lake is located in the Trinity Alps near Weaverville, California, USA.

The Peace Arch on the USA/Canada Border was built to dedicate 100 years of peace between the United States and Canada. The project was commissioned in the early 20th century by the wealthy railroad executive and entrepreneur Sam Hill who was also a Quaker pacifist. The Peace Arch, built in 1921, is located between Douglas, British Columbia, Canada and Blaine, Washington State, USA.

Lake McDonald is 10 miles long and over a mile wide making it the largest lake in Glacier National Park. It fills a deep valley formed by erosion and glacial activity. Lake McDonald is on the west side of the Continental Divide. The Going-to-the-Sun Road parallels the lake along its southern shoreline. The lake was photographed from Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

After the Summer Monsoon rains, wildflowers bloom in fields and forests all over Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Nestled within the desert of Northern Arizona, Antelope Canyon exhibits the sheer beauty that nature can create. Famous for its lavish colors, unique patterns and complex textures, this slot canyon is a geological wonder that mesmerizes all who venture into its depths. Carved into the red sandstone of the Navajo Nation, the canyon comes alive with a vibrant spectrum of reds, oranges, and yellows. The sunlight filtering through the narrow openings above casts an ever-changing, warm glow on the smooth, curving walls, creating a surreal play of shifting light and dancing shadows. The rock formations within the canyon walls bear the unmistakable marks of time and weather. Millennia of wind and water erosion have sculpted the sandstone into flowing, sinuous shapes, creating a sensory experience that is as tactile as it is visual. Touching the canyon's surface connects a person directly to the forces of wind and water that have shaped it over countless millennia. Antelope Canyon is in Coconino County near Page, Arizona, USA.

Olympic National Park, located in the north-west corner of Washington State, is the most diverse national park in the USA. The central core of the park has high glaciated mountains and alpine meadows. Surrounding this central region are old growth and temperate rain forests. The park also protects over 70 miles of Pacific Coast wilderness. This view of Grand Lake was photographed from the Grand Ridge Trail near Sequim, Washington State, USA.

Monument Valley is on the Arizona/Utah border near Oljato, Utah, USA. The valley with its strange sandstone formations is the epitome of the Old West. This iconic view was taken at sunset, capturing the other-worldly glow on the red rock.

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is the worlds most endangered canine. It is a uniquely American wolf, its entire historical range being limited to within the eastern United States. The red wolf subspecies is the product of an ancient genetic mix between the gray wolf and coyote, but is now considered a unique subspecies and worthy of conservation. The red wolf is smaller and thinner than the gray wolf. It is actually gray-black in color, but has a distinctive reddish cast for which it is named. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) started breeding them in captivity in the 1980's. In 1987 the red wolf was reintroduced into the wild but recovery efforts continue to be plagued by political attacks, misconceptions about wolves and weak recovery plans. As a result, red wolf populations are still declining in the wild and they are facing eventual extinction.

The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) is an herbivorous, smaller relative of the rabbit. These cute rodents can be found in the mountains of western North America usually above the tree line in large boulder fields. The pika could become the first mammal in United States to be listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of global climate change. This pika was found near Mount Fremont, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

Nearly a thousand years ago natives inhabited the lower elevations around the San Francisco Peaks of Arizona. In an area so dry it would seem impossible to live, they built pueblos, harvested rainwater, grew crops and raised families. Today the remnants of their villages dot the landscape along with other artifacts. Decorated pottery such as the shard shown in the picture was likely not produced in the area where the shard was found. This type of pottery was brought in for trading purposes by people from nearby tribes. It is unlawful to remove shards from an archeological site. They may be examined but must be returned to their original location. These pottery shards were found below Little Elden Mountain near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Capitol Reef National Park is in the desert of southern Utah. The park is filled with cliffs, towers, domes and arches. The first part of the park’s name derives from the many dome shaped Navajo Sandstone formations each of which resembles the US capitol. The second half of the name refers to the parallel impassable ridges which the early settlers called reefs. The first paved road through this area wasn’t constructed until 1962. Central to the area is the famous Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile wrinkle in the earth, which is 65 million years old and the largest exposed monocline in North America. The Fremont River has carved canyons through some parts of the Waterpocket Fold but the area remains a dry desert. The park is also a showcase for ancient history and the more recent history of the Mormon pioneers. This scene of ancient petroglyphs was photographed in Capitol Reef National Park near Fruita, Utah, USA.