The Navajo Four Sacred Mountains—Sisnaajiní (Blanca Peak) in the east, Tsoodził (Mount Taylor) in the south, Dook’o’oosłííd (San Francisco Peaks) in the west, and Dibé Nitsaa (Hesperus Mountain) in the north—mark the boundaries of Diné Bikéyah and hold deep spiritual significance. Photographing these peaks through the seasons reveals their physical beauty and the values they embody.

In spring, Sisnaajiní’s snow-capped peaks glow at dawn, and wildflowers bloom in the surrounding landscapes. Summer highlights monsoon clouds over Tsoodził and golden hour light dancing across Dook’o’oosłííd’s volcanic slopes. Fall brings fiery aspens to Dook’o’oosłííd and warm hues to the foothills of Sisnaajiní, symbolizing transformation. Winter shrouds the sacred peaks in snow, their stark beauty reflecting strength and renewal.

The Lukachukai Mountains, near my hometown, hold a personal connection. Unlike the Four Sacred Mountains, they feel intimately tied to my story, their mesas and cliffs a constant source of inspiration. Capturing these landscapes in all four seasons honors their beauty, blending their spiritual significance with the cycle of life and nature. Through the lens, I hope to share both their majesty and the harmony they represent.