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North Coyote Buttes

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Posted by Scott Fricke on July 27, 2007 at 11:58 PM
North Coyote Buttes
In early July my brother and I were able (after a couple tries) to get a permit to North Coyote Buttes, on a day forecast to be 109 degrees. So we left the trailhead at about 4:30 AM and arrived at the Wave just as the sun came up. My favorite shot of the Wave was one taken before the sun hit the area, it is a different look than other photos I've seen.
Posted by Scott Fricke on July 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM
We also hiked around the surrounding area for a few hours and found the some more great scenery
Posted by Scott Fricke on July 28, 2007 at 12:01 AM
The thing I love about this area is the reflected light on the sandstone that creates that great glow.
Posted by Scott Fricke on July 28, 2007 at 12:02 AM
A couple more
Posted by Scott Fricke on July 28, 2007 at 12:04 AM
Last one, the classic shot at the Wave
Posted by Grant Collier on July 28, 2007 at 2:10 AM
Nice pics! I really like the third one ... very unique. I think the 4th one is my 2nd favorite.
Posted by Dan Walters on July 28, 2007 at 7:27 AM
Great images! I like the color and comp in the last image.
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 28, 2007 at 8:50 AM
Looks like sci-fi landscapes. Very nice collection.
Posted by Stan Rose on July 28, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Cool--definitely an alien-looking landscape!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on July 28, 2007 at 2:31 PM
Great lines and texture! Nice job!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on July 28, 2007 at 5:16 PM
Wonderful series. #3 is also my favorite. I love that glow and stratification contrast.

At 109 deg, somebody could make a fortune setting up a cold beer stand at the trailhead. :biggrin:
Posted by Scott Fricke on July 28, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Bill,

The only problem with that is they only allow 20 people per day, so not much of a customer base. :smile:
Posted by Rick Dunn on July 29, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Really nice collection, Scott. The first 3 are especially striking, and the first is my favorite.
Posted by Scott Fricke on July 29, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Thanks everyone for our comments. I was really surprised about the areas surrounding the wave. I haven't really seen other photos of the area besides the 2 "waves" so it was a treat to explore and shoot, despite the heat.
Posted by Don Grall on July 30, 2007 at 12:10 PM
The third one is also my favorite. Great series of photos.