Daves Pick Zion National Park
Dec 18, 2016 01:38:00 #
Zion National Park, Utah's first national park was established November 19, 1919, a nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike. The park covers 229 square miles.
The foreground helps give perspective.
We were four of fifty on the bus tour.
The shadows help show depth.
The tree helps add a little contrasting color and depth as well.
Dead center about a third of the way up is a climber to give a little perspective.
The colors of the rocks change as the light changes.
The hills reach for the sky.
The Virgin River as it nears the lower part of the park.
Dec 18, 2016 01:58:41 #
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Dec 18, 2016 05:28:06 #
Dec 18, 2016 06:27:54 #
Beautiful set Dave,
Geoff
Geoff
Dave.Largent wrote:
Zion National Park, Utah's first national park was established November 19, 1919, a nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike. The park covers 229 square miles.
Dec 18, 2016 08:07:10 #
Dec 18, 2016 08:55:45 #
Lovely, the last image is terrific. However to my taste all are over processed with too much sharpening, clarity, saturation, and vibrance added so there is an unnatural appearance to my eye. Just my opinion, others will differ!
Dec 18, 2016 09:45:20 #
Dec 18, 2016 09:55:00 #
Dec 18, 2016 11:22:38 #
I used a Nikon D800 with a 28-300 Lens.
Lance Tuffy wrote:
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful area what camera are you using
Dec 19, 2016 06:37:00 #
Beautiful shots. I spent a wonderful day there a couple years ago so thanks for the flashback.
Dec 19, 2016 06:55:57 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
Hate to be negative but the colors seen to be off on some of the photos.
Dec 19, 2016 08:00:23 #
Dec 19, 2016 08:39:50 #
Dave.Largent wrote:
Zion National Park, Utah's first national park was established November 19, 1919, a nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike. The park covers 229 square miles.
Very nice photos, Dave. Next time choose "Add Attachment" so we can download for better viewing. This would have been especially useful in the frame with the climber!
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