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We had company so we did the obligatory Zion, Bryce and Cedar Breaks trip. Weather was nice for the two days - but had snow both before they came and after they left. Good timing on their part.
The classic Zion National Park view of the Virgin River and "The Watchman" - Though it is a well worn vantage point and photographed location, I had one afternoon and sunset to make a call of what to shoot and this was kind of the easy winner, just too good to pass up. I will return some day with more time and options to explore some of the less photographed areas of the park. Enjoy.
This is probably the last shot from the Narrows that I have to upload, from my trip in June to Zion National Park, Utah. Every step on this hike is another opportunity for a great picture. The Wallstreet section of the hike, shown here, was the most scenic part of the hike: the most scenic park in Utah, in the most scenic hike in the park, and the most scenic part of the hike! Now that's pretty impressive! I'm trying to plan another trip out to Utah in the middle of March, when I have some time off. I'm for sure planning on Zion again, and also doing some backpacking in the Needles district of Canyonlands NP. It's always a dramatic change to go from the wet, humid deciduous forests of the southeast to the deserts of the southwest. Has anyone ever done Capitol Reef before? I've never done any photography there, only driven through.
We had the pleasure of seeing Zion National Park today, this is on the driv down to the main event...incredible place
I thought for my last photo of the trip I'd pick something iconic to Zion. Best part of all was that it was *only* about 45 degrees out. All I needed was a down jacket and gloves-after Capitol Reef that felt like summer! This was light painted from the left and below to create shadows and textures, and that's the Milky Way behind the rock. It's been a wonderful trip, hope you enjoyed the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Click here to view this LARGE and on black. It looks amazing!
Update-This image was featured in the May 2013 issue of Outdoor Photographer magazine.
On Day Six we hiked Zion National Park.
It was a hot day said to reach 99 degrees so my parents did not join us on the hike. They sat in the shade in Zion Lodge while we sweated our way to Lower Emerald Pool and back. This photo was taken on that trail.
Tunnel of light in the Zion Narrows.
Zion Narrows is one of the most popular hikes in Zion National Park. There are a couple of outdoor adventure outfits that in Springdale that rent gear for the hike, including water shoes, neoprene socks, dry pants and a helpful walking stick.
The hike is a lot of fun and offers some great photo opportunities. Definitely worth doing if you happen to be there.
Known for its towering sandstone monoliths, swooping rock arches and painted canyon walls, Zion National Park’s natural wonders place it among the great sightseeing destinations in the western United States.
The Virgin River has carved a spectacular gorge in the upper reaches of Zion Canyon: 16 miles long, up to 2,000-feet deep, and at times only 20 to 30-feet wide. The Narrows, with its soaring walls, sandstone grottos, natural springs, and hanging gardens can be an unforgettable wilderness experience. However, it is not a hike to be underestimated.
Hiking The Narrows means hiking in the Virgin River. At least 60 percent of the hike is spent wading, walking, and sometimes swimming in the river. There is no maintained trail because the route is the river. The current is swift, the water is cold, and the rocks underfoot are slippery.
Flash flooding and hypothermia are constant dangers.
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I arrived in Zion National Park in time for some nice evening shooting and in preparation for our Monday hike of the Subway. This is a two shot hdr panorama from the bridge overlooking the Virgin River.
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This giant prow of rock near the entrance to Zion NP basks in sunset glow. Thanks to Adrienne's Travels (www.flickr.com/photos/adriennestravels/) for the proper name of this site. The Watchman Towers at Zion National Park.
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Vacation photos from 2016 trip to Zion National Park.
Sorry for the massive upload, but I'm posting all these photos that I never posted back in the day, so that I can complete my Roadtrip to Zion album. :)
On our last day there, we were blessed by a rainbow over the desert.
A spot known as Red Knoll outside Kanab, UT offers a fantastic view of Zion National Park off in the distance.
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