Capitol Reef Cliffs: Waterpocket Fold by auntietk

Photography • Landscape • posted on Sep 01, 2013

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Ninth of nine in a series. The cliffs of Capitol Reef are imposing and amazing, but the Waterpocket Fold puts the rest to shame. You can learn more about it HERE Edit note: Bugatti was right to question the line of clouds! My good friend and weather expert, Sig (junge1), explained why the bottom of the clouds are always horizontal. He said, "The base of the clouds is the line where the air has become saturated and it can no longer hold the given moisture in suspension and it becomes dew, or clouds. I would assume that that temperature line is pretty even (horizontal) regardless of the terrain below it." Thanks, Sig! I know I can always count on you for the right answer. (Even though it means my picture is six degrees off horizontal! LOL!)

Comments (29)

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wysiwig

2:53AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

The snowcaps really send the drama of this image over the top.

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abreojos

3:21AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

That's where a lot of the really good hiking is! Didn't take the time to explore or get many photos when I went through. Sure glad you did!

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durleybeachbum

3:39AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

"...erosion has exposed this fold at the surface 'ONLY' within the last 15 to 20 million years." Kind of puts things into perspective! I have remarked before how I wish all this info and great photos had been around when i was doing A level geography.

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Mondwin

3:51AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

Magnificent capture my dear!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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Wolfenshire

4:17AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

Beautiful scenic vista. How do you even find time to come on line?

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jayfar

4:37AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

Another stunning landscape.

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Juliette.Gribnau

4:42AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

wonderful-world

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bugatti

6:13AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

Very nice pano and view ... But I am a bit confused about the slant, clouds line should be horizontal I suppose ....

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

10:09AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

This has been a fine series Tara, Those beautiful striations in the rock and more noticeable here in this vista. Well done.

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kgb224

10:18AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

Amazing view and capture my friend. God bless.

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helanker

10:42AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

An absolutely stunning view and sooo beautifully captured. WOW !!!

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Isabelle711

10:49AM | Sun, 01 September 2013

A most gorgeous landscape. :)))) Love the flat bottomed clouds, and the snow on the mountain in the background. :)))) Starting to feel like Autumn here. :)))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Sunsnine Smile In Your Heart :))))

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