Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Just thought I'd share a few shots from my explorations of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument last week. It was my first time venturing into this remote region and I can't wait to get back there again!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM
I'll start it off with the somewhat iconic shot of Metate Arch in the Devils Garden
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 5:33 PM
The nicely glowing sandstone walls of Zebra slot
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 5:34 PM
The badlands near the old Paria townsite
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM
A passageway inside Spooky slot canyon
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 5:36 PM
And finally...for something a little different...a ghostly tree in the Devils Garden
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on April 13, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Wow, these are all amazing.
I am curious about the Zebra glow, which I've never seen before. Does it only happen at certain time of year, or is it a certain part of a day?
Thanks for sharing these. I would not mind seeing more.
Posted by Jack Brauer on April 13, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Awesome shots, the Paria badlands and Zebra shots especially. Just curious, what are those rings in the bottom right corner?
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Thanks guys.
Momo...as far as I know, it's the time of day that matters. I got there about an hour before I took this shot and waited for the higher sun angle to directly light the rock face above the slot better. Until then, the reflected light wasn't all that great. It wouldn't have been long before the far wall would be directly lit though, thus ruining the shot until the next day (or maybe later in the afternoon).
Jack...the rings you see are moqui marbles that have been embedded in the walls from the force of the flash floods (I believe). I sure wouldn't want to be caught in there for that!!
Posted by Jeremy Week on April 13, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Cool images Guy! Makes me want to spend a couple weeks there.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on April 14, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Nice stuff, Guy. This area has been on my list for awhile. You just gave me a kick in the pants.
I sure dig the Zebra canyon and Paria badlands images.
You've definitely rekindled my desire to revisit this area!
What time od day do you reckon you were in Zebra for the nice light?
Posted by Kurt Bowman on April 14, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Really cool shots Guy. I especially like the Zebra Slot and Ghostly Tree shots. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by Don George on April 14, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Great group of images. Really like the color looks like you had great weather.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 14, 2009 at 12:37 PM
What time od day do you reckon you were in Zebra for the nice light?
John, it was a bit after 11am. That may vary by the season though. This is the first time I've visited the place.
Wow Guy - these are all great. The ghostly tree and the badlands shot are my faves - but again they are all excellent!
Posted by Jesse Speer on April 16, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Good series Guy. I really like the last image. I'd also try that one with the blue sky completely cropped out (4x5). #1 is a common view, but the shadows and clouds are really nice.
Discussion
19 repliesI am curious about the Zebra glow, which I've never seen before. Does it only happen at certain time of year, or is it a certain part of a day?
Thanks for sharing these. I would not mind seeing more.
Momo...as far as I know, it's the time of day that matters. I got there about an hour before I took this shot and waited for the higher sun angle to directly light the rock face above the slot better. Until then, the reflected light wasn't all that great. It wouldn't have been long before the far wall would be directly lit though, thus ruining the shot until the next day (or maybe later in the afternoon).
Jack...the rings you see are moqui marbles that have been embedded in the walls from the force of the flash floods (I believe). I sure wouldn't want to be caught in there for that!!
You've definitely rekindled my desire to revisit this area!
What time od day do you reckon you were in Zebra for the nice light?
John, it was a bit after 11am. That may vary by the season though. This is the first time I've visited the place.