There are two things that make Zion National Park as unique as it is: the great red sandstone cliffs and the Virgin River.
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I made a few images using a low angle perspective that would allow me to capture both the river and the red walls, and that usually meant getting some green trees in there too. I would love to come back here in the fall when the leaves turn colour to get some yellows in the mix.
There are some great hiking trails in the park, but you don’t have to go to any extreme effort to make images like these. There is a shuttle bus that takes you from one end of the park to the other (which makes it very convenient to not have to find parking everywhere) and you will see scenes like these at every stop just steps from the road.
I have to admit. That’s wonderful. Thanks for informing about the hiking trail. I’m fond of hiking. Yeah!!
Hi Nolan, there is definitely lots of great hiking at Zion, as there is in most of the national parks. Thanks for the compliment!
WOW! Beautiful images Anne. This place has been and will be on my bucket list.
Hi Joe, oh you really should visit and strike that one off your list. Next week I’ll have some images of Bryce Canyon National Park which is really close to Zion. There are so many things to see in a short distance in Utah. Thanks for the comments.
The rich greens against the red sandstone are a lovely combination. I like the way you’ve handles the water – that silky feel somehow adds to the feeling of peace and quiet and ‘getting away from it all’ with time to spare.
Thank you very much Andy. I too like the contrast between the silky water and the rugged sandstone. It was an amazing place.
Love the clarity and the colors. Great landscape.
Hi Uwe! I always love seeing your icon 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind comments.
Absolutely wonderful, deserves applause.
Thank you very much Claudia!
Excellent photographs! We are planning a road trip trough it this coming July!