delicate arch - arches national park utah
The backside view of Delicate Arch just before sunset. Delicate Arch is a giant 52ft (16m) tall freestanding sandstone arch located in Arches National Park near the town of Moab, Utah. My tourist map said that Delicate Arch was the most recognizable natural landmark in the USA and the most photographed arch in the world.
More than you probably want to know:
This was my first visit to Delicate Arch and I learned a few things:
The Delicate Arch ‘Viewpoint’ is different than the Delicate Arch
‘Trailhead’. I made the mistake of climbing 3/4 miles up to the
viewpoint only to realize the actual Delicate Arch was off on another
cliff . . ugg! I went back to the trailhead and climbed 1.5 miles up
to Delicate Arch, not a big distance but it's uphill and kind of tough
especially after lugging camera gear around the park all day. I
should have left non-essentials in the car like my my big heavy zoom
but I was happy to have water and a flash light to help guide me down
the dark tail after sunset. Best lesson learned; if you stand in front
of the arch too long, expect to get yelled at in 10 different
languages by all the photog’ers working that once-in-a-lifetime shot
:D
For a good perspective of what the Delicate Arch area looks like, check out this cool 360 degree spherical view: www.3d-exposure.com.
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Hasselbach Photography 8 months ago | reply
Mood, colour, composition and highlighted areas of interest. Looks great small and enlarged. Well done.
Giuseppe Giovannelli Photography 4 months ago | reply
Nice shot !
♥ Peg ♥Have a great day♥ 4 months ago | reply
Gorgeous capture,amazing lighting and composition!
jungle jim3 3 months ago | reply
you worked for this unique POV. Beauty!