Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 28, 2010 at 4:00 AM
After a morning exploring White Pocket, we did a quick afternoon recon of South Coyote Buttes. What an incredible place to explore! I can't wait to return for an extended stay.
Just before sunset, Momo spotted the Control Tower hoodoo and we ran down the slopes to catch the last rays. Thanks, Momo, you couldn't have timed it better.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 28, 2010 at 4:01 AM
#2 - this hoodoo can be seen in the distance in the photo above.
Any suggestions for a name? To me it looks like a clown.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 28, 2010 at 4:01 AM
#3 The Control Tower from below.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 28, 2010 at 4:02 AM
#4 Evolving folds.
The soft sediment deformation structures found here in the Navajo Sandstone are world class!
Posted by Cliff Young on January 28, 2010 at 4:13 AM
Cracking shots, Bill. Vivid rock colours against a blue sky. Like #1 best, although #3 is a close second. Cliff
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 28, 2010 at 9:25 AM
What a fascinating place! Here's another vote for #1, but they're all really sweet images, Bill.
Posted by bill meikle on January 28, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Vivid colors Bill! #1 and 4.
Posted by Don George on January 28, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Whow looks like you got there just in time. Great images Bill.
Posted by Bob Karcz on January 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Bill- # 1 and #4 get my vote- great light on #1. Love south coyote Buttes- one can spend days exploring that area.
Posted by Ed Baile on January 28, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I want to go! I've been to Coyote Buttes, but not the south section. I'm with #1 and #4 as well. Great work.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 28, 2010 at 11:16 AM
These are cool! The overviews are nice, but that last one is off the hook!
Posted by Doug Andrews on January 28, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Love that nice warm light against that blue sky. Well done.
Posted by Lynn Scott on January 28, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Love the shots Bill. #1 I really like--really nice color. Another place on the list to go check out and Photograph :) My wife thinks I have lost my mind :) I'm thinking she should have figured that out long ago. It could be it has gotten worse since meeting up with you guys :)
Really nice pictures Bill!!
Posted by Paul DeCesare on January 28, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Ditto! usually we pine for the sun-saturated cloud formations, but in this case that monotone gorgeous blue sky perfectly frames the formation and doesn't distract the subject at all. Great images. #1 to me looks like Noah's Flood runoff meets Frank Lloyd Wright. Great comp, great sidelight. Frame it!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on January 28, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Very cool selection. These are definitely some interesting formations. My suggestion for a name of the formation in #2 would be "Santa Claus." It looks a bit like a large, bearded guy dressed in white and red with a stocking cap to me.
Posted by Laurent Baig on January 28, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Sweet shot, esp. 1 and 4. I love the way the tower frames a distamt tower in #1.
Posted by Jeremy Week on January 28, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Great work Bill! I especially like the comp you did for #4. Very cool!
Posted by Steven Peckham on January 28, 2010 at 10:13 PM
I too fall in the 1 and 4 camp. The colors and patterns. Wonderful.
Posted by Morris McClung on January 28, 2010 at 10:28 PM
No way to pick a favorite from these as they are all outstanding. Great light, color, and comps.
Posted by Bill Brennan on January 28, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Nice work. Like #4 best. Although are very good.
Bill Brennan
Posted by Don Grall on January 29, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Great shots, Bill, especially like 1 and 4. I've been to South Coyote Buttes twice about 15+ years ago, before even North Coyote Buttes became famous. I never saw these hoodoos, but I stayed on the southwestern quadrant not wanting to chance getting stuck in the sand since I was by myself, and back then you could easily go a full day without seeing anyone else.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 29, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Thanks for all the positive feedback, everyone.
I'm amazed at the popularity of #4. I thought it would appeal primarily to geologists.
Don, you bring up a good point about the sand. We chose the longer, southern route on BLM #1017 & BLM #1066 to avoid a nasty sandy hill climb on the route through Paw Hole. I never felt uncomfortable in a Wrangler, but I'm sure conditions can change rapidly. Be prepared.
Posted by Dan Walters on January 30, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Love the detail in #4. Very nice color and light in the first image.
Posted by Jack Brauer on January 31, 2010 at 12:39 AM
#1 and #4 are absolutely incredible!!! Very very nice work!
Posted by John Zinn on February 1, 2010 at 2:05 PM
Late to the party, but I agree #4 is great. I like the topo map feel to it.
John
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 1, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Thanks again for all the comments.
Last Thursday I submitted #1, #4 and a few others for consideration for publication in the Rocky Mtn. Assoc. of Geologists monthly journal. Friday morning they requested #1 for the March cover! That must set some kind of record for shortest submission to cover time.
At the Shindig print exchange, CAZ pointed out that there are a number of waffle boot prints littering the bottom of #1. It's amazing how such things bug you once you see them. So, I cloned them out and resubmitted the cover file. Thanks CAZ. Hope you enjoy the defective print.
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26 repliesJust before sunset, Momo spotted the Control Tower hoodoo and we ran down the slopes to catch the last rays. Thanks, Momo, you couldn't have timed it better.
Any suggestions for a name? To me it looks like a clown.
The soft sediment deformation structures found here in the Navajo Sandstone are world class!
Really nice pictures Bill!!
Bill Brennan
I'm amazed at the popularity of #4. I thought it would appeal primarily to geologists.
Don, you bring up a good point about the sand. We chose the longer, southern route on BLM #1017 & BLM #1066 to avoid a nasty sandy hill climb on the route through Paw Hole. I never felt uncomfortable in a Wrangler, but I'm sure conditions can change rapidly. Be prepared.
John
Last Thursday I submitted #1, #4 and a few others for consideration for publication in the Rocky Mtn. Assoc. of Geologists monthly journal. Friday morning they requested #1 for the March cover! That must set some kind of record for shortest submission to cover time.
At the Shindig print exchange, CAZ pointed out that there are a number of waffle boot prints littering the bottom of #1. It's amazing how such things bug you once you see them. So, I cloned them out and resubmitted the cover file. Thanks CAZ. Hope you enjoy the defective print.