Isolated thunderstorms by 0rest4wicked
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Am not usually one to play with color saturation, like to present things as they were. However I did play with it a little on this one to bring out the rain falling in the distance. Have talked about the rise in elevation in the area and a bit about the larger Colorado Plateau, covering multiple states. These thunderstorm cells here are running up against the Paunsaugunt Plateau (home of Bryce Canyon), and the mighty Aquarius Plateau, both are just north in Utah. Am standing several kilometers into Arizona here.
Canyon country can be dangerous in this type of weather pattern. Flash flooding can occur in a canyon far away and yet arrive where your hiking to sweep you off to an uncertain fate. It is always prudent to watch where isolated storms are occurring. Even more so know the canyons around you and their drainage, it is not enough to research just the hike your taking!
Take the POV here, where I'm standing is quite simply the water outlet off of this mesa. The plain of sandstone below is water worn rather than wind blown. Am not concerned with the T-cells at the moment because I know the Paria River is between me and the plateau's north(drainage is south to the Paria). Just have to keep an eye on them staying isolated. If the storm front was to build any stronger and start raining in the lower elevation here, then I would be concerned. Everything here drains north to the Paria River. Lucky for me the storms stayed isolated, and I did not have to cut the hike short.
Many textures here including that honey combed looking rock in the lower left frame, recommend the full view.
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"Textures of Deinosuchus "
"Textures of Deinosuchus "
Comments (28)
whaleman
That is very interesting; I would have thought that was wind blown rather than water carved! Nice shot!
Feliciti
looks interesting and impressive too !! natural artwork !!
bimm3d
fantastic photo!!
fallen21
Awesome view, excellent shot!
jayfar
A really beautiful shot Dana and very informative text, I love the vastness and feel very priveliged to have seen some of the scenery at first hand.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating to read that information and connect it with this lovey detailed shot!
flaviok
Uma captura magnifica, fascinante visão meu amigo, aplausos (5)
angora
looks great!!!
dochtersions
A great specific shot about what happens there, Dana.
Faemike55
cool shot and great view
jocko500
I saw the rock and thought it may be wood turned to stone. this is super looking
Sea_Dog
Great shot and good information.
wysiwig
Fantastic landscape. All the textures and shapes and patterns make for numerous possibilities for closeup images. And that honeycomb stone makes me think of a fossil. Interesting information on hiking in this area. Its like planning a military campaign.
Flint_Hawk
An awesome site!
adrie
Wow what a amazing landscape my friend, superb capture.
bobrgallegos
A very beautiful capture and great narrative!!!!
m_j_s
Wow, It look like a photographer's dream. The multitude of patterns and textures is simply mind blowing!
kbrog
Excellent capture! :) Those clouds look wonderful and I'm sure it could do with a little rain. ;)
alida
great infos.
drifterlee
Gorgeous rock formation and shot!
sandra46
GORGEOUS SHOR GREAT PLACE AND MOOD
flavia49
stunning shot
Sepiasiren
I love the color sat--as you said really played up the storm--and I do enjoy weather especially thunder storms. Heal the earth clean the air and the wind and rain feel so good against the skin--you once again captured the mood of this perfectly!
mgtcs
Another spectacular capture here, excellent capture my friend, very well done!
Hendesse
Fantastic view. Excellent shot!!
pat40
Brilliant View,
moochagoo
A really nice view !
MagikUnicorn
LOVELY...Maybe 2000 years ago that was a nice lake area ;-)