Located at the center of one of the most stunning red rock landscapes on Earth, Moab’s unique combination of beautiful red rock scenery and the cool waters of the Colorado River has made it one of the most sought after destinations in the southwest for lovers of the outdoors. 4WD? This is the place!! I see nothing but hummers and jeeps here...and bicycles!
The red rocks are absolutely stunning. This is better than the Grand Canyon!....and accessible by jeep and cars...not just donkeys as in the Grand Canyon. Same architecture! Southeastern Utah is a paradise for photographers. Under conditions of constantly changing light, the red rock landscapes of southeastern Utah provide limitless photographic opportunities. Often, the difference between an average photograph and an exceptional photograph, is good lighting. Low sun angles at sunrise and sunset add great depth to many of the panoramic vistas in southeastern Utah, such as the views from the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park (my favorite!!). Hope you enjoy the vistas provided by these photographs. Can't wait to return!
3 comments:
Very nice! The starburst in the last one is so cool --- did you do that in post processing, or was it a filter, or natural beams? That is surprising to me that you think it is more stunning than the Grand Canyon, I really need to go see the Moab area some day.
The starburst was done hand held with f/22. Wish there had been some clouds! Moab is so upclose and accessible. I would go back any time!! Did I mention I love rocks?!
I was in Las Vegas in 2006 and my wife had me take a photo trip by myself to Moab. I was there for 3 days travelling Canyonlands, Arches and Dead Horse Point. Canyonlands was my favorite, Dead Horse the least. Part of that was not being able to buy a pass for the 3 days I was there. They required paying each day you visited.
The one comment I heard over and over in Canyonlands by people who had been to the Grand Canyon was "this is better than the Grand Canyon". I've never been there but I think the accessibility of everything is what puts it over the top.
By the way, I stood in the same spot you did at Dead Horse Point for your photo. Nice series of shots. The last one , with the small aperture producing the starburst, is my favorite. I like Turret Arch too.
DHaass
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