The Land of the Sleeping Rainbow is how the Navajo call it. A view along the Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, is what I’d like to present today.
Our departure from Moab with its highlights of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park was the turning point of our vacation trip but the way back from Moab was as fascinating as getting there.
A giant wrinkle in the Earth’s crust stretches for 100 miles across south-central Utah. It was created 65 million years ago by the same forces that later uplifted the Colorado Plateau and is called the Waterpocket Fold. Capitol Reef National Park preserves this fold and its spectacular, eroded jumble of colourful cliffs, massive domes, soaring spires, stark monoliths, twisting canyons, and graceful arches. (Source: National Park Service)
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Al_HikesAZ 51 months ago | reply
Beautiful. Nizhoni in Diné bizaad.
I like this composition with the sandstone framing the left side. Mostly I like the colors and position of the colors and the clouds really elevate this shot.
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Philippe Sainte-Laudy 51 months ago | reply
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monsivaisrojocarlos 50 months ago | reply
This perfect!
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Tolle Aufnahme und Serie .. dort war ich noch nicht ....
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GUNDOGAN 49 months ago | reply
this is so awesome..Amazing landscape...Bravo
Raw Light Photography 49 months ago | reply
I really like the scenery of the West, especially Utah and Arizona. This is typical of the raw beauty found there, and this shot is very nicely composed with wonderful true colors.
We just had time to drive through Capitol Reef NP when we were there a few years ago, and only lingered for a few minutes. After seeing your shots, I'm inspired to dig out my pictures for a sentimental review. Hopefully we can return there someday.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful images of this area.
DulichVietnam360° 48 months ago | reply
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wonderful image!
stevekeat images best viewed large 47 months ago | reply
excellent capture fantastic view
have a great weekend
Bob Palin 44 months ago | reply
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nice :)
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Ibleo 43 months ago | reply
Such fabulous Place and point of view!!!
Habub3 43 months ago | reply
Ein wunderschöner Nationalpark mit tollen Gesteinsfarben. Klasse ins Bild gesetzt!
mrbill78636 42 months ago | reply
E.L.A 41 months ago | reply
wonderful view...
Great series... :))
pu1jfc 39 months ago | reply
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Fresh Light 32 months ago | reply
.....nice shot.......