bob simari
Nature's Skylight
Bowtie Arch appears to be more of a pothole, but, as such, it does qualify to be called an arch. There is no question, however, as to its spectacular setting, carved out of colorful entrada sandstone so prevalent throughout Utah. Late day light here brings out the marvelous coloration of the surrounding cliffs and their "desert varnish" (manganese and iron oxides which coat the rocks and appear as dark vertical striations). Located within several miles of Arches National Park, Bowtie is located off Route 279, a very scenic road bounded by the Colorado River on one side and towering sandstone cliffs on the other. Due to its out of the way location and the moderately strenuous hike involved, this arch is relatively unknown and lightly visited - a shame, because it's one of my favorites in this area.
View on black or gray / B l a c k M a g i c
View my photo stream on Flickr Hive Mind</a
Nature's Skylight
Bowtie Arch appears to be more of a pothole, but, as such, it does qualify to be called an arch. There is no question, however, as to its spectacular setting, carved out of colorful entrada sandstone so prevalent throughout Utah. Late day light here brings out the marvelous coloration of the surrounding cliffs and their "desert varnish" (manganese and iron oxides which coat the rocks and appear as dark vertical striations). Located within several miles of Arches National Park, Bowtie is located off Route 279, a very scenic road bounded by the Colorado River on one side and towering sandstone cliffs on the other. Due to its out of the way location and the moderately strenuous hike involved, this arch is relatively unknown and lightly visited - a shame, because it's one of my favorites in this area.
View on black or gray / B l a c k M a g i c
View my photo stream on Flickr Hive Mind</a