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Water shapes the landscape of the Colorado Plateau more than any other force. Rain erodes the sandstone and carries sediment down washes and canyons to the Colorado River. The forces of erosion shape more than just the many fins and arches. Balanced Rock is an example of the various layers of rock that seem to defy gravity. The top boulder is hard Entrada Sandstone perched on a pedestal of mudstone. The overall height of Balanced Rock is 128 feet and the boulder alone weighs 3500 tons. Eventually erosion and gravity will cause this delicate formation to collapse. Balanced Rock is in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, USA.

Photographer Jeff Goulden has combined his lifelong passion for photography and his love of the natural world, creating a portfolio that reveals nature in its pure and simple beauty. Growing up in the Puget Sound region of Washington State gave Jeff the opportunity to pursue hiking, canoeing, backpacking, mountain climbing and other outdoor adventures. Jeff is now based in Northern Arizona where he continues to hike, mountain bike and cross country ski. As always, his camera accompanies him on his many outdoor adventures. Photography is Jeff's artistic medium with which to share his love of nature and wilderness. Jeff received his Bachelors in Business Administration and Information Science from Pacific Lutheran University in...