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The Lighthouse

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted June 21, 2012195 views12 comments

This is Lighthouse formation found in Palo duro canyon Sate Park of Texas opened in 1934. The canyon is almost 20 miles wide and 120 miles long with a depth of almost 800 feet.
The canyon was formed from water erosion by the Red River (the canyon is deep red). This is often touted as the second largest canyon in North America.
The hike to Lighthouse is demanding but the view of the spectacular formation is the reward.
Located near Amarillo, Texas jsut 20 miles from Canyon, Texas.
Taken last August 5th the canyon was 14 months into severe drought with no rain and temperatures above 100 daily.

Sony a700
Zeiss 16-80 f3.5 zoom
cpl filter
f16 @ 1/90 sec
ISO 400
Handheld
LR3 and PS5 adjustments and minimal crop

Do not visit in the heat of summer

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Nancy de Flon on June 21, 2012 at 12:20 PM

You caught some beautiful light here, Rick. I like the way the clear blue sky helps to accentuate the "lighthouse"; one can even see what looks like a tiny sprig growing out of it.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 21, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Neat piece of rock there Rick, learned something new about my home state today

There's so much of Texas I'll never see, thanx for showing me this small part of it.
And I'll remember not to go there next month

Well done

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on June 21, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Another interesting rock formation to go along with Craig's. I had never heard of this canyon in Texas (although being from the east I guess that's not surprising). Sounds like that canyon could provide some good photo opportunities and be an interesting place to see. . .in cooler weather. Nice clear shot with good comp, lighting, and colors.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on June 22, 2012 at 7:34 AM

Looks like a great place to explore. Nice image. I also would like to explore this place, but in much cooler weather.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM

That is a neat rock formation set off very nicely by the sky and the juniper bushes.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 22, 2012 at 10:31 AM

There it is! I've got slides of this buried somewhere.

I like the comp, and you corralled the bright light very well.

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Comment posted by RL Potts on June 22, 2012 at 6:12 PM

This is not what I think of when I think of Amarillo. This looks like a very interesting place to explore. Texas is fun in the spring. This is a well-executed portrait of the landscape.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 23, 2012 at 3:17 AM

Cool shot of a really great place. Go WTAMU Buffs!!!

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on June 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM

One of the best things about being an NPN member is learning about new places to add to the travel bucket list. What an interesting place this must be. Love the colors you've captured.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 27, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Congrats on the WP! fine work!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 27, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Congrats on the WP!

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Comment posted by John Williams on July 4, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Congrats on the WP Rick!!

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