Bryce Canyon by Richardphotos
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I took this last week while in Utah.I posted it yesterday but changed my mind and posted the rose
thanks for viewing and any comments
Bryce Canyon is not a "real" canyon. It is not carved by flowing water. Water is the active ingredient here, but in the form of "frost-wedging" and chemical weathering.
For 200 days a year the temperature goes above and below freezing every day. During the day, melt water seeps into fractures only to freeze at night, expanding by 9%. Now as ice, it exerts a tremendous force (2,000-20,000 pounds per squarte inch). Over time this "frost-wedging" shatters and pries rock apart. In addition, rain water, which is naturally acidic, slowly dissolves the limestone, rounding off edges and washing away debris.
Bryce Canyon is a small national park in southwestern Utah. Named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, Bryce Canyon became a national park in 1924.
Bryce is famous for its worldly unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. The erosional force of frost-wedging and the dissolving power of rainwater have shaped the colorful limestone rock of the Claron Formation into bizarre shapes including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called "hoodoos." Tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name, these whimsically arranged rocks create a wondrous landscape of mazes, offering some of the most exciting and memorable walks and hikes imaginable.
Ponderosa pines, high elevation meadows, and fir-spruce forests border the rim of the plateau and abound with wildlife. This area boasts some of the world's best air quality, offering panoramic views of three states and approaching 200 miles of visibility. This, coupled with the lack of nearby large light sources, creates unparalleled opportunities for stargazing.
Comments (100)
wannes
Fantastic idea, great shot!!!
soffy
What a fantastic view and shot,thanks for sharing Richard****
bpclarke
I love Bryce Canyon. It's always one of my favorite places to visit! This is magnificent! Love the colors and the subject. Excellent DOF. Bunny
jocko500
this is wonderful looking
babuci
Fascinating info how is formed and a perfect shot with those orange colors. Like a tree in a view but not distracted at all.
npauling
A wonderful clear shot of this very intrigueing place. Incredible what the water and the frost does. Thank you for that information about it.
flaviok
Impressionante.Magnifica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
mickeyrony
Superb catch of sight and this tree which does not want to die very impressing it are splendid my friend Bravo and mile mercies still ((5++))................................((Superbes prise de vue et cet arbre qui ne veut pas mourir très impressionnant c'est magnifique mon ami .Bravo et mile mercis encore((5++))
IreneS
This is such an incredible shot! Plus, I love how you give details on your pictures so we can put them in context. Bravo!
sharky_
Very beautiful place. Superb capture. Aloha
pennykay
Beautiful and stunning capture Richard! Wow, truly fantastic!
Ionel
Excellent capture!!!
annie5
Really spectacular..wonderful shot! :)
Blush
This is a fantastic image... Love the roots on this tree they are awesome Another fav with me Hugs Susan~
amota99517
What a wonderful shot. Love this tree.
Thelby
This is very Inspiring to this 3D Artist and gives me many ideas, Thanks Rich!!!
delaorden_ojeda
really a fantastic and dramatic image !, superb work
durleybeachbum
Super! and SUCH interesting info!!!
babuinodeoro
wow...i like it a lot
nfrocer
Fantastic!
VDH
Very nice landscape image! Thanks Richard!
fredster66
Awesome. This is a state that I must see... amazing image!
tallpindo
It also features the word hoodoo. Which later found the perjorative hodad. Color is like that. It does not have true evil like shadow.
Hyp3rnova
Nice. :)
wildgoha
Richard ! again stunning place and photo ! colors and captured view ! i adore this
Sylvia
~Beautiful & Evocative~ A Photo with a Feeling... EXCELLENT!! ^5^
mickuk50
excellent scene richard very impressive mick
NefariousDrO
That's quite an extraordinary view! I really like how you've framed this contorted, ancient tree with this contorted, ancient canyon. Well done.
mapps
Breath-taking!
Steff_7
Gorgous scenery and colors. Great education in your text as well. Excellent capture...