Bryce Canyon window for DANA (USAnomad) by danapommet

Photography • Scenic • posted on Jan 04, 2010

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA! My oldest son if you haven't noticed. As I took this photo, I commented that this was a beautiful arch. There was a nearby sign identifying it as an arch as did the park map. But a park ranger, that heard me, corrected me and identified it as a â��windowâ��. So here I am and Iâ��m going to try and describe what you are looking at, in this posting. Bryce Canyon was a lake, from 63 million to about 40 million years ago; fed by streams of cold water - melt off from the surrounding mountains and full of sediment. As the lake dried up, vertical joints were created, by uplifts from below the surface, which have eroding since. So as the elements (mostly wind, rain and temperature changes) continue to change this â��archâ��, the top will cave in and it will become a wall and window overlooking the Dixie National Forest below. In any case, try and enjoy the photo. Some information from Wikipedia. Scanned from a photo taken in 1996. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments. Dana

Comments (28)

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Faemike55

4:17PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Fantastic shot and wonderful information. and a Happy birthday to your son!

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Buffalo1

4:19PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Bryce Canyon is one of nature's American wonders. Superb shot!

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zil2008

4:20PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Nice shot. Happy Birthday to your son.

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tennesseecowgirl

4:46PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Happy birthday to you Dana!! wow you give grand gifts wink :)

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sandra46

5:13PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

EXCELLENT VIEW AND A GREAT BIRTHDAY PRESENT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

MrsLubner

5:16PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

It's funny but all the information I have read says there is no real difference in windows and arches. The difference is in bridges and arches (or windows). Natural bridges are formed by water erosion (streams, rivers)...natural arches or windows are formed by weather erosion (rain, cold, heat, wind). I love this shot for the richness of color and perspective.

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orig_buggy

5:44PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

sweet shot!!

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jocko500

6:40PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

I saw Bryce for 10 minutes for it was a snow storn then . could not see much . thanks for showing me what I missed

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kbrog

7:20PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Astounding Capture! Happy birthday Dana! :)

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goodoleboy

7:28PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Superlative capture in this one! The antiquity, immensity and uniqueness of this canyon is mind numbing. Thank you for the accompanying information. And Happy Birthday to your son!

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mgtcs

8:03PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

WOW....Impeccable perspective my friend, splendid photo!

West_coaster07

8:08PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Well seen and captured!!

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psyoshida

9:17PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Window/Arch it's wonderful to see, words are just words. I did not know USAnomad was your son! Well, Happy Birthday to Dana!

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knupps

10:34PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

Wow...great rock formation.

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Digitaleagle

10:50PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

I never tire of these magestic views, excellent capture!!

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mickeyrony

11:08PM | Mon, 04 January 2010

One day radiant for the Birthday of tone son . Cheer still and mile mercies Always great things to see there ((5++)) Une journée radieuse pour la fête de ton fils . Bravo encore et mile mercis . Toujours des choses somptueuses à contempler là ((5++))

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