Park Avenue in the Snow, December 27, 2012

A tree points along Park Avenue toward The Organ in Arches National Park, December 2012. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Rock walls line the Park Avenue trail, with views out toward other landmarks in Arches National Park. This is a composition includes a careful figure-ground arrangement, complete with a tiny Balanced Rock in the extreme distance. The Organ is the more prominent background element, while this insignificant tree is the star attraction.