Graham Holmes

Fall along Colorado’s Last Dollar Highway—golden aspens glowing under moody skies, the scent of crisp air and pine. Sometimes it’s not about the destination, but the stillness you find along the way. 🍂
#OTGLIFE #Colorado #FallColors #CanonUSA

A rainbow appeared just as the light broke through the aspens along the Last Dollar Highway last week. 🌈🍂 Moments like this remind me why I chase the changing seasons—where storm meets sun and the mountains hold their breath. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad

Dirt roads, golden aspens, and the first flakes of snow—Colorado showing off. ❄️ The Yankee Girl Mine stands proud against the peaks, a reminder of how wild and beautiful these mountains remain.
#OTGLIFE #coloradomountains #fallcolors

San Clemente pier last week—clouds stacked heavy, the sun carving golden rays through the gaps, and the sand catching every reflection. Nights like these remind me why I keep coming back with camera in hand. 🌅✨
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sanclementepier

Last weekend in the White Mountains, I launched the drone into a storm rolling across the range. 🌩️ From above, the scale was staggering—clouds stacking, rain sweeping, the desert alive. Would you watch it roll through or head for cover?
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad

The White Mountains delivered—dusty tracks, quiet solitude, and then a sky that set itself ablaze in pinks, oranges, and violets. 🌄 These are the road-less-traveled rewards. ✨
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sunsetmagic

Quiet camp vibes with Charlie turned wild in the White Mountains when the sky lit up with mammatus clouds and storm fire. ⛈️ Nights like this are why I chase the unpredictable.
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #stormchasers

Camping in the White Mountains when the sky turned black and a storm rolled in. Clouds boiled above me, glowing with fiery light—an unpredictable show only nature could create. Nights like these are why I chase the wild. 🌌
#OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #onxoffroad

High in the White Mountains, the ancient Bristlecones endure—scarred, twisted, but timeless. Photographing this weathered trunk felt like reading Earth’s memory etched in wood. 🌲✨
#bristleconepine #landscapephotography #OTGLIFE #canonusa

🍁 Counting down the days until the trails turn gold. Charlie’s ready. 🚙✨

#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #FallColors

Running into the weekend like this 🌊☀️ Golden hour, bare feet, and endless ocean vibes. #RunningIntoTheWeekend #OTGLIFE

Happy #NationalPhotographyDay! 📸 From snowy Yosemite peaks to Oregon’s coast, desert canyons, and Hawaii’s waterfalls—every image tells a story. Photography is my way of pausing to see the beauty around us. Where has photography taken you lately?

Wandered DC and found myself at the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building—red brick towers, leafy paths, and a touch of history in the air. A quiet pause in the middle of the Mall, where past and present meet.

A still January morning in Yosemite — fresh snow, mist drifting through pines, and El Capitan towering above. At 3,000+ feet, it’s the largest granite face in the world, and today it felt like nature’s cathedral. ❄️🏔️

#ElCapitan #Yosemite #WinterMagic #LandscapePhotography #CanonUSA #onxoffroad

Morning in the Alabama Hills. Rugged boulders at my back, Mt. Whitney in the distance, and the Sierra Nevada glowing in the first light. Just me, my Tacoma, and the quiet.

Shot this on a hot summer day in D.C. — the U.S. Capitol, standing tall since 1800, still commands attention. That dome? Finished during the Civil War. A quiet moment in a place where history never stops unfolding. #USCapitol #CanonUSA #OTGLIFE #onxoffroad

I came to Mount Vernon thinking about Washington and the past.
I didn’t expect to be pulled into the present by a cascade of bright pink Crape Myrtle blooms.

They weren’t here in his day, but they belong here now—thriving, bold, and quietly rewriting the garden’s story.

#MountVernon #CanonUSA

Caught this fiery sunset reflection in… a puddle.
Yep. A tiny, quiet puddle perfectly mirrored the neon Ferris wheel and the glowing sky. Just another reminder that beauty’s often hiding in plain sight if you take the time to look.

#OTGLIFE #canonusa #sunsetreflections #landscapephotography

Thank you

On the dusty trail back from Hunts Mesa, this vibrant claret cup cactus was like a firework in the sand.
Amid the dry wood and silence, it reminded me: even the desert knows how to bloom. 🌵🔥

#OTGLIFE #onxoffroad #canonusa #desertblooms #cactuslove #huntsmesa #landscapephotography

The sky was quiet.
The sea even quieter.
I watched a single bird fly through the last of the light—and for once, I didn’t reach for a caption.
Just a deep breath, and a quiet thank you.

#SanClementeSunset #OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #onxoffroad #SeasideStillness #SunsetGlow

The desert has a way of grounding you.
No noise. No rush. Just stone, light, and time.
The Superstitions caught the golden hour like they’d been waiting for it all year.
I stood there—still—just long enough to remember what quiet feels like.

#SuperstitionMountains #SonoranDesert

The trail opened to a wash of gold, as if autumn poured herself out just for me.
No crowds. No noise. Just the hush of the aspens, the crisp breath of October, and that deep sense of belonging.
The Eastern Sierra always finds a way to quiet the world.

#EasternSierra #FallColors #mountainmagic

The sun slipped behind the San Clemente Pier and lit up the shoreline like fire on water. One of those moments where you just stop and take it all in. Grateful for evenings like this. 🌅
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sunsetvibes #sanClemente #landscapephotography #sunsetsky

Caught this golden moment near North Lake in the Eastern Sierra. The aspens were on fire with color, the water was like glass, and the sky delivered that perfect pop of blue. One of those autumn days that makes the long drives totally worth it. 🍁🏞️

#EasternSierra #FallColor #NorthLake #Aspens

Shot this lonely yucca standing proud in the white dunes of New Mexico as the sun dipped below the horizon. The pastel light, soft textures, and silence made this a moment I won’t forget.
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #whitesands #desertscape #newmexico

The same dunes, just hours apart—proof that light changes everything. Check my last post to see this spot earlier in the day. Now? It’s glowing, alive, and full of mood. That golden hour magic never gets old.
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #DeathValley #GoldenHour

Even in the harshest desert, life thrives. 🌵 These resilient plants at White Sands dig deep and stand tall against wind, heat, and shifting dunes. Nature's quiet strength is always inspiring.
📍 White Sands, NM
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #WhiteSands

Evening light brushed across the dunes at White Sands, casting soft pastel tones against the hazy San Andres Mountains. A quiet moment that felt otherworldly.
📍White Sands NP | #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad

A lone yucca holding its ground in a sea of white sand and silence. White Sands always reminds me—there’s power in simplicity.
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #WhiteSands #landscapephotography #GrahamHolmesPhotography