Bryce Canyon Hoodoos through the pines! by kimariehere
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Hello all!!
Ok a little info on this place , which I am assuming most of you know about ,but for those who don't...
Bryce Canyon National Park , national park located in southwestern Utah in the United States. Contained within the park is Bryce Canyon. Despite its name, this is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to its unique geological structures, called hoodoos, formed from wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views.
Bryce is at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2400 to 2700 m), whereas the south rim of the Grand Canyon sits at 7,000 feet (2100 m) above sea level.
Here is a shot from way off the tourist path through the pines looking on to the ampatheater of Hoodoos mid day.
Hoodoos are tall thin spires of rock that protrude from the bottom of arid basins and badlands. They are composed of soft sedimentary rock, and are topped by a piece of harder, less easily-eroded stone that protects the column from the elements. In common usage, the difference between hoodoos and pinnacles or spires is that hoodoos have a variable thickness often described as having a "totem pole-shaped body." A spire, on the other hand, has a more smooth profile or uniform thickness that tapers from the ground upward.
Hoodoos are most commonly found in the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau and in the Badlands regions of the Northern Great Plains (both in North America).
While hoodoos are scattered throughout these areas, NOwhere in the world are they as abundant as in the northern section of Bryce Canyon National Park ~!
Hoodoos range in size from that of an average human to heights exceeding a 10-story building. Formed in sedimentary rock, hoodoo shapes are affected by the erosional patterns of alternating hard and softer rock layers. Minerals deposited within different rock types cause hoodoos to have different colors throughout their height
. The park covers 56 miles (145 km). The park receives relatively few visitors compared to Zion Canyon and the Grand Canyon, largely due to its remote location. Taken with my pocket cam.
Thanks for your time and comments!
Love to all!!
((( Big hugs )))
♥ ~ Kimmers! :O)
Comments (82)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and beautiful photo; have a very impressive detail.....!!!
tizjezzme
the colors of this land I have always thought were so pretty. Beautiful photo Kimmie.
cameraobscura2
I have always been facinated by the places you visit and the wonderful pictures you share with us of your trips. They are always so much better than commercial postcards and also so much more personal. Thank yoou for sharing. egmont
lemonjim
Always wanted to go there, but it is prety remote. Now I can just look at this photo - Thanks!
bobbystahr
Great shot...could this be what inspired the name for Bryce, the landscape modeller...too bad they don'y have a HooDoo plug in...seems a natural.....heh heh heh...more of these please.. ...
Biffowitz
That has got to be one impressive sight, fabulous work. I like it!!
drag
Ok so I want to know if you wore your high heels for this incredible shot. lol..The colors are stunning and that old root is awesome.
DennisReed
Stunning vista Kimmers! Gorgeous & Rich Image! Bravo!
GiMi53
Only you, Kimmie, can take such fantastic scenic views... Thanks for showing us ! Kisses !
TheRealBlueWizard
Magnificent!!!
Sivana
Fantastic sight!!
Patapon
Nice Bryce (!) work...
goodoleboy
What an army of hoodoos! Hoodoo that you do so well! Terrific POV and DOF, and super clarity and colors in this shot of Bryce Canyon, Kimms! Neat pine trees in the foreground besides.
rainbows
What a vista, Kimmers. Superb natural framing a magnificent work. Hugs. Di.
CavalierLady
Wonderful image! The color is just amazing! An incredible place indeed!
spselfr
beautiful picture
Artlan59
Awesome shot. Great work.
EdwinDrix
Excellentcapture, point of view and colors. The composition is great.
evielouise
STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
npauling
Very beautiful shot with super colours in those rocks. Thankyou for the info too as I like to learn about new places.
jocko500
so lovely. I going to have to go there one day. cool shot
redchilicat
Wow this shot is chock full of interesting shape and texture! Beautiful light and clarity as well!
Punaguy
This is really awesome work Kimmers...great lighting and color saturation makes this image pop...A wonderful edition to your fab gallery!! Well done~ Aloha~
Luka_30
Beautiful, and very good composed photo, and interesting data on Bryce.
Lyne
Stunning!! I have never been to either place...so gorgeous, beyond real...must be vue or something! ;)
Gor111
A gorgeous area you have captured here! The area has got almost the whole of Switzerland! LOL Wonderfully taken!!!
Svarg
Wow! Such gorgeous terrain framed with those beautiful pines (bristle cone?) What an amazing capture. I hope we can get there when we venture out west.
Margana
Such a cool capture, Kimmie. I would have recognized this as yours, anywhere. Love the intense colors and shadows. You...and your photo...rock! LOL. Have a fabulous week! -M :^)
rayburg
This reminds me of some shots I have taken at ghost ranch... you did and exceptional job with the interesting forgrd. and the beautiful colors of the bkgrd...beautiful work Kimmers.
Onslow
Nicely captured - great pov and colours :)