The Many Shades of Utah, a photo from Utah, West

Photographer's Note

I can't count the number of times I've posted a picture of the lush mountain vegetation of northern Utah on TE, only to have someone express their surprise that Utah has anything other than desert. I guess since I spent more of my childhood living in northern Utah than anywhere else, I forget that most people are only familiar with the deserts of southern Utah.

It's funny, though, because anyone who's ever been to Arches has seen the beautiful La Sal Mountains towering in the distance, with their snow-capped peaks. They're not an anomaly. This picture captures both of Utah's major ecosystems: montane/alpine and desert.

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npecanhuk (79329) 2015-01-21 18:31

Hi Clark!
Wonderful place!
Very beautiful and attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

aliabazari (21221) 2015-01-21 23:28

Hello dear friend
Shot of a beautiful display. Good sharpness and exposure. Thanks for sharing

daddo (28748) 2015-01-21 23:56

Hi Clark. Informative note and complementary photo. Not just a photo but a real stunner in its meeting of opposites - of snow and desert. Wonderful panorama. Regards. Klaudio.

cargus (13842) 2015-01-22 0:07

Superb landscape, beautiful blue colors, well framed and rendered, image well done.!
cordially
� Adrian

Matyas (0) 2015-01-22 0:08

Hello Clark! Wonderful landscape. Mysterious mountain, fantastic rock, excellent clouds. Beautiful blue sky. Fine colours, ideal saturation. Perfect exposure, capture and frame. Nice effect. Good luck!

Gigidusud (21679) 2015-01-22 13:21

Hello Clark,
Amazing contrast landscape. Again a person surprised more! Wonderful photo, I like it.
Thanks for sharing.
Gigi

federico (6109) 2015-01-22 15:16

hello Clark, wonderfull panorama teh snowy mountain mix greatly with the red rocky formations, the blue sky add the definitive touch to your composition
Regards
Fred

Charrua (284) 2015-01-26 17:27