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Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah. I took this from a viewpoint about 40 yards from the parking lot at the end of Delicate Arch Road. We did not have time to do the 3-mile round trip trail from Wolf Ranch to the arch itself. As near as I can tell from online satellite view, the arch is perhaps six to eight tenths of a mile from the viewpoint. This is an uncropped photo taken at 1134 mm focal length. One day I will do the unshaded trail from Wolf Ranch, probably early in the morning before it gets hot.
... with the crossing of this modern-day bridge over the Salt Wash.
I say "modern-day" because I can remember when there was a suspension bridge here with some very noticeable movement when you were crossing. I know of at least one person who turned back from the hike because of it!
One of the great things about this hike is that Delicate Arch isn't in view until you reach the very end of the trail. However, it can actually be seen in this photo. It's not recognizable, but it's shown from the side here, the fourth rock at the upper-left; just to the right is a massive formation that from this angle appears to be slightly taller.
It's about a 1.5 mile hike from here.
I noticed this Dandelion in the garden this evening and thought it would make a lovely subject. Ive not used the old Macro lens for such a long time - this coupled with an off camera flash gave me some lovely delicate images.
This is an old photo I had taken back when I did a 365 in 2010. I was still new to the photography world and I was learning how to edit and process photos, etc...that was four years ago...time really does fly. Lol. I had used a point and shoot for my entire project and rewarded myself with my DSLR when I was done. I think I have come a long way since 2010 but I still have so much to learn.
I remember the day I found this beautiful monarch. I was out biking with the kids and came across the butterfly laying on the road. I am assuming it had been hit by a car. :(
We are seeing lots of monarch butterflies this time year which is always so nice to see.
These are tough robber-bandit survivors of birds, but contrarily can on occasion appear fragile - like finely wrought bone china that might snap if handled carelessly. Yet they brawl and battle over scraps and duel for trifles that hardly seem worth the effort - so clearly they're anything but - delicate!
You said, "Be careful, it's delicate, things can just crumble apart."
But it's not the same for me
It's not the same for me
So I kept treading so carelessly
Thin lines that splintered my ground
But I closed my eyes to them
I closed my eyes to them
How did you know that I couldn't be what everyone wanted me to be?
And how did you know that I wouldn't see when everything falls away from me?
When everything falls away from me
I live just under 3 hours from this masterpiece located in Arches National Park and this was the first time I had ever been there. I always dreaded the crowds but finally the calling became too great and around 1:00 pm on Saturday I quickly loaded my gear and headed out for the park. Spring Break was in full swing so I knew the crowds would be crazy. Regardless, I checked the weather and time for sunset and figured I would just make it in time.
When arriving at the parking lot, it was completely full. looking up at the trail leading to the arch, it looked like an army of ants swarming the path as far as the eye could see. I have never seen anything like it before.
The park ranger informed me the trail was fairly difficult but I quickly realized it would be a breeze compared to my San Juan Mountain hikes taken back home. The path was dangerous in spots as shear cliffs were on the edge of several parts of the trail especially right before entering the arch arena. The end of the trail looked like something out of a movie with its flat rock narrow path leading around the cliff face with a sharp drop-off on the left side. I loved it!
My first glance at the arch was quickly interrupted by nearly a hundred people from all over the world staking their territory for the big show hopefully to occur at sunset. I worked my way through the crowd and found a nice vantage point that showed off the La Sal Mt. range with of course the main show, Delicate Arch.
I was quickly surrounded by a photographer from BC, Canada on my right and by a woman from China who had the most beautiful gear imaginable. We quickly started a conversation and suddenly, the arch wasn't the main show but rather the people present were. I found myself having a great time!
Then out of nowhere, a groom and his bride wearing a gorgeous white wedding dress showed up which was strikingly beautiful against the red rock and Delicate Arch background. To make it more interesting, a man ran out of the crowd with a large American flag and circled the arch in stunning fashion. the crowd began to cheer and I could hear the chant, USA,USA...
The foreign photographers next to me shouted out, "This is why America is so great!" This was a special moment to remember!
Of course, I had to get shots of the wedding event along with the American flag.
Back to the main event, it was now getting close to sunset but unfortunately, the clouds were very thick on the Western horizon. It looked as if we would not be treated to a gorgeous sunset but at that point, I really didn't care. But then without warning, the magical moment began as the setting sun suddenly burst under the clouds in the distant horizon casting a laser beam of beautifully saturated light upon the arch. Within an instant, Delicate Arch started glowing almost too bright to photograph.
The crowd started cheering as all the photographers instantly went to work snapping off their shutters in hopes of catching this incredible display of nature. At this point when someone got close to the arch there was little patience as the loud voice of dozens of photographers in unison would warn the patron to steer clear of the area. It was clear to everyone now that the arch belonged to them.
The saturated light quickly disappeared and was replaced with a soft golden glow. The La Sal Mts. snow capped peaks lit up and the thin cloud cover to the east suddenly started to turn red with golden highlights. Now the crowd was quietly uttering the classic ohh's and ahh's as the scene before us was breath taking! My problems began as I started snapping off long exposures as the lighting started to fade out. People kept waking in front of my camera as they started to leave.
Then a large youth group from BYU saw what I was doing and they started asking me a hundred questions. At first it was annoying, but then I realized I was being selfish so I stopped what I was doing and started to give a basic photography lesson to at least 20 university students. They were fascinated with all the different settings that are available with today's SLR cameras as most of them were only proficient with their iPhones. I let a few of them get behind my camera and take a few shots of their own. Hopefully I helped inspire some of them to become inspiring young landscape photographers.
After most of the crowds left, I snapped off this shot in the fading light. I took many more, especially with the La Sal Range in the background but this one seemed more intimate, hopefully revealing how delicate this gorgeous arch really is. Did you notice the ancient stone face at the bottom background of the arch?
I'll post a few more pics to my website in a few days - www.patrickdillonphoto.com
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Me; self portrait.
View On Black - The details really pop here.
I just want school to be over for this year.
One more week.
PS: I really like how shots like these turn out.
Sunset at Delicate Arch. I always wanted to shoot here and it was one of the most rewarding hikes I've done.
Today’s featured Darling is none other than Mellow herself. One of our owners, and someone who is near and dear to us all. She is fun, hilarious and a joy to be around.
Here’s some words from the temptress herself;
Hi Mellow here. I'm one of the Owners of Guilty - Adult Gentlemen's Lounge. You can find me most days AFK somewhere on the sim but of the evenings and the weekend being as pro-active as I possibly can.
• SL or RL hobby: My hobbies in SL include gambling and pretty much being the Iron Man of Hookers. Saving the day and all.
• Favorite place to shop in SL: Doux.
• Three things you cannot live without/would take with you on a deserted island: Q-Tips, Diet Coke, and Box of sex toys.
• Name three adjectives to describe yourself: Diligent, Frank, and Intuitive.
• What do you like most about being a Darling at Guilty: I get to spend most of my day listening and observing the sexiest ladies on the grid.
• Favorite movie(s): Urban Cowboy. Enough said.
• Favorite food(s): Chinese cuisine and cheesecake.
• Any skills, talents or achievements most people might not know about you: I'm really good with my fingers. I can type 120wpm.
• Place you would like to travel OR your favorite getaway spot: The Bahamas, or any Cruise vacation.
• Favorite song from the 90s: Anything by BSB.
• What is your spirit animal (and answer why if you want): She's not an animal but Nene Leakes.
• You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be and why: Chubby Bunny, the most delicate pink color in the box. Named after my own vagina.
While at Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, we hiked to Delicate Arch. The views were amazing overlooking the landscape. Afterwards we drove to the lookout on the other side of Delicate Arch and hiked to the upper viewpoint. Wow! Amazing how far down over the edge!
Photographed in Singapore...ID anyone? :-) Thanks Sandra www.flickr.com/photos/21643120@N02/ for the ID. A Spider Lily or Hymenocallis caribaea
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...flowers found in my front yard possibly planted last year by the previous tenant:) Again, I have no idea what they are and if they are flowers or weeds, but I don't care because they are pretty. I do not know if these will survive tonights cold weather - it may get down to the low to mid 30's! The blooms are about the size of a dime and the buds are really really tiny. click here for large To get an image like this I usually just rock back and forth just a little to focus, bring my arms in real tight and hold my breath! I can't use a tripod with my macro attachment when the flowers are less then 12" from the ground.
We are actually under a "frost warning". This morning is snowed several inches not to far from where I live and there were several accidents the opposite direction of peoples cars sliding down the hills due to ice early in the morning. It is May isn't it?
ODC: black and white
"7 Days of Shooting" "Week #3" "Delicate and/or Elegant" "Black and White Wednesday"
Arches National Park
Read more about our October trip to Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.