Wicked Earth (Drone shot )
In the remote desert of Southeastern Utah lies a stunning geological formation that rises almost cathedral-like from the eroded landscape below — Factory Butte. Located off Highway 24 between Torrey and Hanksville, just east of Capitol Reef National Park, this 6,302 foot monolith was once home to dusty coal miners. These days its surrounding lunar badlands provide a wonderland for amateur and professional photographers alike — an endless vista of colorful desert flora, orange pockmarked sandstone and centuries of relentless erosion.Factory Butte is the most recognizable feature of a large area of stark, barren land either side of the Fremont River known as the Upper Blue Hills, bordered by Capitol Reef to the west, the Henry Mountains to the south, San Rafael Swell to the north and the San Rafael Desert to the east. The ground leading to the peak looks like roots or branches have sprouted beneath the soil, giving the barren desert an alien appearance.You can wander across the badlands and explore the strange terrain, or climb the 6,302-foot summit to look out over the vast, empty grounds below. During different times of the day, the colors change across the range, going from reds and orange to deep purples and blues as the sun goes down. You might be the only person visiting the remote region, which gives it an even more desolate feeling, like what you would expect to find on the actual moon. A big thank you to everyone who took time to comment and a look at my photo. Much appreciated! 500px.com/p/YiannisPavlis?view=photos
Wicked Earth (Drone shot )
In the remote desert of Southeastern Utah lies a stunning geological formation that rises almost cathedral-like from the eroded landscape below — Factory Butte. Located off Highway 24 between Torrey and Hanksville, just east of Capitol Reef National Park, this 6,302 foot monolith was once home to dusty coal miners. These days its surrounding lunar badlands provide a wonderland for amateur and professional photographers alike — an endless vista of colorful desert flora, orange pockmarked sandstone and centuries of relentless erosion.Factory Butte is the most recognizable feature of a large area of stark, barren land either side of the Fremont River known as the Upper Blue Hills, bordered by Capitol Reef to the west, the Henry Mountains to the south, San Rafael Swell to the north and the San Rafael Desert to the east. The ground leading to the peak looks like roots or branches have sprouted beneath the soil, giving the barren desert an alien appearance.You can wander across the badlands and explore the strange terrain, or climb the 6,302-foot summit to look out over the vast, empty grounds below. During different times of the day, the colors change across the range, going from reds and orange to deep purples and blues as the sun goes down. You might be the only person visiting the remote region, which gives it an even more desolate feeling, like what you would expect to find on the actual moon. A big thank you to everyone who took time to comment and a look at my photo. Much appreciated! 500px.com/p/YiannisPavlis?view=photos