Capitol Reef Cliffs: Erosion Patterns by auntietk

Photography • Landscape • posted on Aug 15, 2013

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Still Capitol Reef, still looking at the same formations. This is number 4 of 9. Moenkopi at the bottom ... the mud and silt layers in chocolate browns undulate across the cliff face, deeply cut by wind and water. Chinle above that, all gray and lavender and burgundy, the original layered stripes falling gracefully into dunes. At the top is the huge mass of Wingate Sandstone, which falls off in chunks, always leaving a sheer face.

Comments (23)

whaleman

12:32AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Fantastic photo (again) Tara and I am in awe of your thorough explanations! I must say though, this shot is making me insanely thirsty! Back in a bit...

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jayfar

1:22AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Awe inspiring Tara, super image.

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wysiwig

1:36AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Another impressive image. I particularly like the Citadel at top center.

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Juliette.Gribnau

1:42AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

fascinating ! (specially for someone that lives in a flat country !)

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helanker

2:37AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Amazingly beautiful. It almost looks like the lighter rocks jumped out of the holes in the front and landed a piece farther out :)

angora

3:09AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

beautiful!!

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Mondwin

4:22AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Fascinating image my dear!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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durleybeachbum

5:17AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

I wish we had had these quality pics when I was doing A level geography all those years ago. I am going to post a pic related to your series specially for you today.

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rockstrider

7:10AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Very impressive looking capture Tara! Wonderful colour combo here!

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kgb224

7:39AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Superb capture Tara. God bless.

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Faemike55

7:58AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Very stunning view

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abreojos

8:44AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Nice shot Tara! Capital Reef is one of those places you really need to get into the back country to really see it and it is really spread out in many directions. Never had enough time to do that yet, but one day I will...maybe lol! See u out there!

alanwilliams

8:55AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

high drama, a wonderfully detailed shot

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

9:19AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

There are a ton of POVS and angles from the same location my friend. Excellent series.

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Wolfenshire Online Now!

9:52AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Excellent image, well done.

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MrsRatbag

10:55AM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Marvelous depiction of geology in action, and a superb photograph to boot. Should I take notes? Will there be a test at the end????

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drifterlee

1:00PM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Gorgeous landscape. When I was out West years ago, I was so impressed with the rock formations!

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bobrgallegos

2:37PM | Thu, 15 August 2013

A super shot of this beautiful landscape Tara! Very interesting narrative!

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sharky_

2:51PM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Beautiful landscape. Aloha

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photosynthesis

3:27PM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Great layered landscape against a classic pastel sky. Capitol Reef was one of the places I had hoped to visit on last year's trip to the southwest, but we just didn't have time...

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