Rick Goldwasser Photography
Windows Cliche
There's something I've discovered about "Cliche Shots" - they've become cliche for a reason. The reason this shot of Turret Arch through the North Window has been taken thousands of times is it's damn beautiful! I absolutely love tromping through the backcountry in relatively unknown places to try to find a truly unique shot, even if I come back with nothing the adventure is really fun. But sometimes it's cool to just get out of the car, walk a mile or so, stand in a certain spot at a certain time and take a picture - unless the light/sky are just awful you know you'll get pretty good results. This is one of those shots.
Arches Nat'l Park in the winter time is one the the most magical places I've seen. The snow really adds a lot to the scenery and the park is pretty close to empty. The daytime highs are usually in the 30's, but when you're hiking in the sun on sandstone that feels like at least 50. The nights are quite cold (15-20) but unless you're out camping (like I was) why would you care? You're bellied up to the bar or snug in your hotel room. I stayed warm with huge campfires and really good winter camping equipment. The winter definitely beats fighting the summer crowds and trying to survive the sweltering July heat - just a suggestion.
Windows Cliche
There's something I've discovered about "Cliche Shots" - they've become cliche for a reason. The reason this shot of Turret Arch through the North Window has been taken thousands of times is it's damn beautiful! I absolutely love tromping through the backcountry in relatively unknown places to try to find a truly unique shot, even if I come back with nothing the adventure is really fun. But sometimes it's cool to just get out of the car, walk a mile or so, stand in a certain spot at a certain time and take a picture - unless the light/sky are just awful you know you'll get pretty good results. This is one of those shots.
Arches Nat'l Park in the winter time is one the the most magical places I've seen. The snow really adds a lot to the scenery and the park is pretty close to empty. The daytime highs are usually in the 30's, but when you're hiking in the sun on sandstone that feels like at least 50. The nights are quite cold (15-20) but unless you're out camping (like I was) why would you care? You're bellied up to the bar or snug in your hotel room. I stayed warm with huge campfires and really good winter camping equipment. The winter definitely beats fighting the summer crowds and trying to survive the sweltering July heat - just a suggestion.