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In 2009 I visited the American Southwest and went hiking with a close friend around Zion National Park in Utah. On the way back to Phoenix, we stopped by Horseshoe Bend, which is a spectacular feature in the Colorado River just south of Page, Arizona.
There is a 3/4-mile walk from the parking lot off U.S. 89 and en route, there is no hint of what is to come. It is not until you reach the rim that you are suddenly rewarded with the magnificent sight of the Colorado River winding around this enormous bend 1,100 feet below. To get a sense of scale just look how small the 20-person inflatable pontoon raft looks on the right hand bend. The entry point for these is 3 miles upstream at Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell and it is a popular half-day trip down to Lee's Ferry, the last river exit before the Grand Canyon.
Supplemented by the deep shadows, the colors - blue/green river, orange cliffs and blue sky - dazzle the senses. The geology is fascinating, ranging from the interest...

Award-winning artist, Richard Harpum, paints in a realist style, paying meticulous attention to detail. His medium of choice is acrylics on canvas or board but he also uses oils and paints watercolour florals. Richard's primary focus is landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes and gardens but he also paints portraits, still lifes and florals. The effective use of light is a key ingredient to all of Richard’s works and he spends a great deal of time before starting a painting in selecting a composition that provides both drama and contrast. Born in Bromley, England, in 1951, Richard has had a passion for drawing and painting from a very young age. As a youngster, he was always drawing and became a prolific painter after he received an...