Bryce Canyon N.P. - A Winter Wonderland! Two weekends back we stopped in Bryce and I was amazed at the snow levels in the park...the most we have ever experienced. To say it was...

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Two weekends back we stopped in Bryce and I was amazed at the snow levels in the park...the most we have ever experienced. To say it was glorious is an understatement...it was stunning! I spent a long time looking and walking before I remembered I had a camera and began taking photos. Almost didn't know where to start.

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1. Red Canyon just outside the park

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2. Snow level at Sunset Point

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3. A Grand Vista

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4. Looking into the canyon

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5. Looking east through the main canyon

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6. Hiking a snowy trail

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7. One last snowy look

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8. Steller Jay waiting by my car

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FrodoBaggins Loc: Texas

jederick wrote:

Two weekends back we stopped in Bryce and I was amazed at the snow levels in the park...the most we have ever experienced. To say it was glorious is an understatement...it was stunning! I spent a long time looking and walking before I remembered I had a camera and began taking photos. Almost didn't know where to start.

Best viewed in download - 8 photos.

All are very nice but that last one combines the vista and the downward draw into the canyon!

pixbyjnjphotos Loc: Apache Junction,AZ

Very nice photos of a spectacular National Park. There wasn't any snow when I was there. Could have taken hundreds of photos. So beautiful.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

FrodoBaggins wrote:

All are very nice but that last one combines the vista and the downward draw into the canyon!

Yes it does and I spent a lot of time gazing this scene. We don't even go to Bryce during the busy summer season anymore. Much prefer to wait for some heavy snow...this year was particularly good as southern UT had more snow than the north. Made for a perfect trip!

Thanks for looking and commenting Frodo! :thumbup:

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

pixbyjnjphotos wrote:

Very nice photos of a spectacular National Park. There wasn't any snow when I was there. Could have taken hundreds of photos. So beautiful.

It is captivating place with its incredible scenic vistas. Thanks for looking and commenting. :thumbup:

GregWCIL Loc: Illinois

jederick wrote:

Two weekends back we stopped in Bryce and I was amazed at the snow levels in the park...the most we have ever experienced. To say it was glorious is an understatement...it was stunning! I spent a long time looking and walking before I remembered I had a camera and began taking photos. Almost didn't know where to start.

Best viewed in download - 8 photos.

Super shots, Jederick. I love #5. It gives me the creeps looking down that "snow cliff" right in front, just as if I was standing there.

Bryce is on our bucket list. I see now we need to add it twice- once in the summer and once in the winter. We visited Yellowstone in the winter and really enjoyed the different perspective.

RE Loc: California

Wonderful shots of a beautiful place!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

GregWCIL wrote:

Super shots, Jederick. I love #5. It gives me the creeps looking down that "snow cliff" right in front, just as if I was standing there.

Bryce is on our bucket list. I see now we need to add it twice- once in the summer and once in the winter. We visited Yellowstone in the winter and really enjoyed the different perspective.

Greg...Thanks for looking and your nice comments. What is also nice about going in the winter is the crowds are down. From Memorial Day to Labor Day finding parking at the vistas can be a real problem...especially with the large tour buses. Nonetheless, summer or winter, you will enjoy the scenic views of Bryce.:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

RE wrote:

Wonderful shots of a beautiful place!

Thanks RE...glad you enjoyed the photos. I sure enjoyed your photo series when you visited AZ! That was a fun trip for you :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

wolfiebear Loc: 10,200 elev. in the Rockies

Lovely!
Nothing like Utah desert with snow on it . . . you got some good shots.
Nice that you have not over-juiced the colors. They look pretty spot on to me.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Super set jederick, love the contrast with the snow. We were there last September what a beautiful place to see. We voted it our favourite Park that we visited due to colour and scenery.
Thank you for posting brought back happy memories.
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rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Very fine set!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

wolfiebear wrote:

Lovely!
Nothing like Utah desert with snow on it . . . you got some good shots.
Nice that you have not over-juiced the colors. They look pretty spot on to me.

Thanks wolfiebear for your nice comments and for viewing my photos. Bryce is so beautiful no juicing is really necessary. The snow just makes the reds "pop" and that is why we like visiting in the winter after a fresh snow.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Sylvias wrote:

Super set jederick, love the contrast with the snow. We were there last September what a beautiful place to see. We voted it our favourite Park that we visited due to colour and scenery.
Thank you for posting brought back happy memories.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :D

You are very welcome and I appreciate you stopping by and your nice comments.

We are fortunate to live just a few hours away and have the opportunity to visit often. We share similar memories of our experiences there...isn't nature grand! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

rlaugh wrote:

Very fine set!

Thanks rlaugh...glad you enjoyed the photos and thanks for stopping by.
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