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After exploring White Pocket for a few hours in the middle of the day, I went back to the jeep for a rest and a bite to eat. In the meantime high cirrus clouds moved in, so when I went out photowalking again towards sunset the light was soft.
One of my all-time favorites:
colorful rock formation "Lollipop Rock", White Pocket, Paria/Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona before sunset.
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These are some of the namesake white sandstone formations of White Pocket, in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, northern Arizona
I'd seen pictures of White Pocket in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona from my flickr friends and decided I had to go there. I rented a 4WD vehicle in Page, Utah to get out there and it was expensive but definitely worth it to see this amazing place.
Wishing all my flickr friends health, happiness and lots of great photography in 2023.
I just got a few minutes of sunlight through a break in the clouds in the late afternoon at White Pocket in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. Of course I was hoping for a nice sunset but that didn't happen the day I was there, so I may have to go back.
Last time we were at the Wave, we met with a scary isolated thunderstorm. We only spent approximately half an hour wandering about this area and didn't even have time to look for the 2nd Wave before the rain started pouring on us. I still have an itch to head back. But getting the permit is quite a challenge. I might have to stay in Page for a few days to try my luck.
At a place like White Pocket in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument you hope for a sunset to match with the amazing landscape. On the day I visited the sunset conditions initially looked promising as this shot shows, but it never lit up the clouds where I needed them to go with the landscape.... It was still a fantastic day, though, just to be out there.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Colorado Plateau, Arizona.
This image is part of my Southwest set.
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Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona.
This image is part of my Southwest set.
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Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona.
This image is part of my Southwest set.
While exploring the Paria Plateau on a solitary journey I came across many cones, some with the names of ranchers that were etched into the soft sandstone. I found these particular group of cones and liked them basking in the sunlight behind a dead juniper. I hope to return to this area again soon.
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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Colorado Plateau, Arizona.
This image is part of my Southwest set.
From the parking area sign:
This area is a spectacular exposure of red, pink, and white contorted sedimentary rock layers. The bedrock here consists of the Early Jurassic age Navajo Sandstone. The Navajo Sandstone is composed of frosted, well-rounded, fine-to medium-grained quartz cemented by calcium carbonate.
Approximately 190 million years ago, this area was part of a region covered with deep, shifting sand and complex dunes comparable to the modern day Sahara Desert. The dune field encompassed parts of Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming. The large-scale, high-angle, crossbeds, which can be up to 25-feet wide are characteristic of windblown deposits and are examples of what was once a large dune field.
At that time, periods of monsoonal moisture supported plant and animal life. Organisms left evidence of their existence in this area in bio-turbated beds. Bio-turbation in this area is caused by the mixing of sediments by ancient, burrowing insects and spiders.
The various shades of red, pink, yellow, and brown rocks are due to the oxidation of iron-bearing minerals within the sandstone. The red and pink colors are attributed to the presence of the mineral hematite, while the yellow and brown colors are produced by the minerals limonite or goethite.
The beautifully swirled appearance of the rocks are due to an exceptional exposure of unusually soft sediment deformation and slump sediments. Soft sediment deformation occurs when separated layers of sediment are flooded and/or sheared due to gravitational forces, changes in ground water, or earthquakes.
Thick, massive beds have characteristic polygonal cracks produced by tensile stress and exposed by weather processes. Many theories exist regarding the origin of polygonal cracks, including thermal contraction, moisture cycles, and the drying process of these sediments.
This image made with a Nikon D300 and Tokina 11-16mm.
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An afternoon view of the canyon walls at the Wave
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Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona.
This image is part of my Southwest set.
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Narrowleaf Yucca, (Yucca angustissima), Toadstool Hoodoos Trail, Paria Plateau, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah.
This image is part of my Southwest set.
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En el noroeste de Arizona en Mojave, cerca de Fredonia.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Arizona, USA.
Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona.
This image is part of my Southwest set.
While exploring the Paria Plateau on a solitary journey I came across many cones, some with the names of ranchers that were etched into the soft sandstone. I found these particular group of cones and liked them basking in the sunlight behind a dead juniper. I hope to return to this area again soon.
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“Vive, viaja, vive aventuras, bendice y no te arrepientas.”
Jack Kerouac.
Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA.
Por caminos perdidos al noroeste de Arizona en Mojave, cerca de Fredonia.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Arizona, USA.
Is it insane to drive 600 miles to take a picture?
I will call it passion, for now!
(others say I have a problem) LOL
How awesome is the world we live in? Do not waste any more time get out and see it!
Photo: The Vermillion Cliffs...Near Page, Arizona
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Recorriendo los recovecos de este sitio perdido del norte de Arizona.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Coconino County, Arizona, USA.
The Wave, AZ || Situated on the Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.
Edgar the raven was an unexpected guest on our arrival at the marvellous sandstone formation - the Wave. Edgar was quite the opportunist - lingering within the heart of the Wave, in anticipation for permit-holders to drop their belongings and pause for photos in awe of the surrounding beauty. We watched as Edgar would swoop again and again, snatching bagels and biscuits and returning to its spiralling perch, as pictured.
Recorriendo los laberintos del White Pocket en el desierto de Coconino, al norte de Arizona, USA.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
The historic bridge was finished in 1928 to provide an alternative to Lee's Ferry which was upstream. The modern bridge was completed in 1995 to enable handling of heavier trucks. The historic bridge is 18 feet wide and the modern bridge is 44 feet wide. The old bridge is used for pedestrians. Both bridges are more than 450 feet above the Colorado River in the canyon below. The Vermillion Cliffs are nearby. Wilbur is at the fence below.
Happy Fence Friday!
Arizona is a land of great wonder and beauty. It's landscapes make for beautiful art works. There are unlimited places to visit and enjoy. The cactus spread out across the landscape creating iconic images that speak of 'Southwest. The sky at sunset is often brilliant with color. Everywhere you look are the Red Rock Mountains which glow with color at sunrise and sunset.
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Across Utah and Arizona, you are in the Navajo Nation. In Navajo, sacred land is referred to as Diné Bikéyah. This land belongs to the people. Hopitutskwa, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) land is also found across these two states and at archeological sites and natural sites. It is an honor to see them. White Pocket is most closely associated with Southern Paiute land.