Devils Garden Trail, a photo from Utah, West

Photographer's Note

Arches National Park's Devil's Garden Trail, is certainly not connected to evil or bad spirits, but just the opposite - a geological wonderland trail as evident here.
In the background are the La Sal Sierra, Spanish for "Salt Mountains". The highest part of the La Sal Range spans 16 kilometers; highest point 3,877 meters above sea level.

Highmountains, pajaran, ourania, jhm, claudeD, annjackman, jean113, adores has marked this note useful

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No_One (4) 2015-08-09 9:56

Hi Ray,
That's a very impressive scene, the main focus on the sun scorch yellow stone peaks, but in the background the snow capped mountains. For me, I never really see either of these extremes so it's fascinating to see both in such clo proximity. To add to the sun and the snow, it looks those clouds might promise rain. Beautiful photo of a beautiful place.
Cheers
Noel

Highmountains (2674) 2015-08-09 10:44

Wonderful shot ! The golden yellow of the eroding landscape has been stunningly highlighted. The rugged landscape has been well displayed.
The lovely snow capped mountains are a contrast to the wild, sunburned desert landscape in the foreground.
The clear sky with a few white clouds, make it a very romantic photograph for a traveler.
Thanks for sharing, Ray !

ourania (51103) 2015-08-09 12:45

Hello Ray,
this view is fascinating, a vast area of great textures that shape up a magnificent, timeless formation. I like the row of rocks at the top and the even grander but distant mountains in the background. The cold backdrop makes great contrast, the light has given to the rocks a very lovely warm tone. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

jhm (202831) 2015-08-10 4:47

Hello Ray,

Your picture is real a beauty with the rocks as fingers out of ground in the nature..
A wonderful perspective and depth picture.
Very nice composition and sharpness and clarity make your picture wonderful.
Nice done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

claudeD (47754) 2015-08-10 6:29

Hello Ray,

wonderful picture very well composed and showing this amazing landscape from Arches National Park Devil's GArden. I only miss John Wayne and his horse?:) Very good contribution to TE.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

annjackman (23019) 2015-08-10 9:22

Hello Ray,
This is a wonderful shot from an unbelievably beautiful part of the USA. The layers in the rock formations always make me marvel at the age of the area. The desert landscape even has snowy mountain peaks in the distance!
Very well taken and TFS.
Kind Regards, Ann

jean113 (21947) 2015-08-11 13:25

Hello Ray, a very interesting scene with the contrast between the snow topped mountains in the bg and the desert in the fg with those amazing rock formations.
You have obviously had a wonderful time exploring this part of the world.
Regards Jean.

adores (46979) 2015-08-22 15:56

Hi Ray!
An amazing place, I like the contrast between the rocks and the mountains in background and the light and textures are great. Another place that must be really worth a visit.