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HawkTX
Explorer
Jan 12, 2018

Some pics from Monument Valley and Arches NP

Took a little trip to Monument Valley and Arches National Park and Colorado back in September 2017 and was going thru pics and thought I would share a few of my favorites. I used a Canon EOS 80D for these shots. I did add a little filtering to raise the colors. If you ever get a chance you really need to check out this part of the U.S. It's incredible!







Arches National Park - Balance Rock


Mexican Hat


This one is actually on our way back thru Colorado with NO FILTERS! It was called the Blue Mesa Reservoir.
  • MDKMDK's avatar
    MDKMDK
    Explorer
    Jan 12, 2018
    Is that balanced rock pic from Arches NP? I've got a pic of one similar. There were 2 balanced rocks, but one collapsed a few years back.
    "Mexican Hat" is a classic.
  • HawkTX's avatar
    HawkTX
    Explorer
    Jan 12, 2018
    MDKMDK wrote:
    Is that balanced rock pic from Arches NP? I've got a pic of one similar. There were 2 balanced rocks, but one collapsed a few years back.
    "Mexican Hat" is a classic.


    Yes it is! I updated my original post. I've got so many pictures from that trip I got the locations confused. Arches NP was incredible as well.
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Jan 12, 2018
    Thanks, we’re heading that way later this year. Can’t wait.
  • Busskipper's avatar
    Busskipper
    Explorer
    Jan 12, 2018
    HawkTX wrote:
    Took a little trip to Monument Valley and Arches National Park and Colorado back in September 2017 and was going thru pics and thought I would share a few of my favorites. I used a Canon EOS 80D for these shots. I did add a little filtering to raise the colors. If you ever get a chance you really need to check out this part of the U.S. It's incredible!







    Arches National Park - Balance Rock


    Mexican Hat


    This one is actually on our way back thru Colorado with NO FILTERS! It was called the Blue Mesa Reservoir.


    Few I had from past trips - little pocket travel camera;

    Window Rock


    Mexican Hat




    Monument Valley;



    Out the front Window;


    No Camera can really do it justice - you need to be there.

    Thanks for sharing,
  • DannyA's avatar
    DannyA
    Explorer
    Jan 12, 2018
    Very nice pictures. Been there and its a beautiful place.
  • Ramp_Digger's avatar
    Ramp_Digger
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2018
    Thanks for the photos. Really nice area. Always wanted to go there when it's covered in snow.
  • Busskipper's avatar
    Busskipper
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2018
    Ramp Digger wrote:
    Thanks for the photos. Really nice area. Always wanted to go there when it's covered in snow.


    We've done Zion Bryce and the North Rim in the Snow - All with Film so I don't have those images(Pictures) to share, the boxes full of those memories are stored deep in the attic.

    BUT those Memories will never fade from my Minds Eye, as it's so hard to beat the contrast of the Snow on those Beautiful Rocks.

    Yes, Winter is a great time to be in Utah.

    JMHO,

    On Edit found these on line;

    Mexican Hat in the snow

    Monument Valley in the Snow

    North Rim
  • HawkTX's avatar
    HawkTX
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2018
    Thanks for posting those other pictures. Great shots! We may have to go back and check it out with the snow next time!
  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2018
    While in the area a hike to House on Fire ruin in Mule Canyon on UT 95 West of Blanding is worth a stop as is Fallen Roof Ruin in Road Canyon on Cigarette Road off of UT 261.

    Another stop (dry camping if interested) is Gooseneck State Park

    House on Fire:


    Fallen Roof Ruin:

    Gooseneck State Park:

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