Daily Photo 2009
Walking along the ditch trail was quite pleasant and beautiful. The hike was rather easy.
Poomau ditch trail spur that ends in a spectacular overlook. Here photographer goes past the end of trail sign for vertiginous view.
White Spire to the Skies: the blinding whiteness of the Wahweap Hoodoos is quite amazing!
Eggs at sunset
Delicate Balance
Fence and Road
tea kettle junction
The Totem is in the distance
Poomau Canyon granduer
Distant waterfalls drop in valley beside the Poomau Ditch Trail
Baby Hoodoos
At the "Egg Factory" section, about 1 mile in from the parking area, many sculpted eggs are hatching in the most amazing formations. This was a wonderland for me. I stayed for the sun to completely set, shooting nonstop. After the sun set, I used a headlamp and GPS to find my way back to the car a mile away. The eerie quiet of this place in the dark is quite an experience.
Bisti Arch #1. This arch is only about 2 feet tall. Amazing and delicate.
Wildflowers #7
Unwelcome
Grasses beneath the Fins
Monument Basin
Poomau Waterfalls Tiers
View into canyon from Poomau Ditch Trail
A different view of the Road Less Traveled. This trail through remote Canyonlands National Park is known as the White Rim Trail and goes for 100 miles. Without doubt, it is the most memorable drive I've ever taken with my Toyota 4Runner.
I used this satellite dish to communicate with the aliens.
Alien Skull
Two heads
Union City Ghost town
Lightning
Atop the fin that heads straight towards the majestic Shiprock, I could see forever.
On the Kalalau trail
Gooseberry Canyon This is part of the Islands in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park
Poomau spur trail goes to scary and amazing point high above canyons on all sides with steep dropoffs in every direction.
Poomau ditch trail run along the side of the mountain as the valley drops below and to your left.
The Road Less Traveled From Canyonlands National Park
Last Light
Jemez River Color
Hanakapiai Beach warning sign: I did not go swimming here.
Monument Basin at sunset
Poomau ditch trail waterfalls
Poomau ditch trail run along the side of the mountain as the valley drops below and to your left.
Sunrise at Wahweap Hoodoos in the Grand Staircase Escalante national monument.
Bisti Stripes
Time slows down
Peaks
Spence Hot Spring, in the mountains was a pleasant 100 degrees. I had the place to myself for 2 hours at sunrise until a nice couple from Albuquerque joined me.
Devil's Golfcourse during the afternoon.
Scrambling for the Finish
Fake turtle in the hotel pool
One of my favorite shots from Canyonlands, my wife wandered out to the furthest point south anyone can go in the Islands in the Sky section: White Crack. She totally raised her arms in joy and amazement. I happened to be taking a photo at the same time: nothing was posed at all. That's how awesome the view is here! Please view in its' largest size to fully enjoy.
