Natural Bridge
Bryce canyon rock formations are a treat to watch set against evergreen pine trees and blue skies
Bryce canyon rock formations are a treat to watch set against evergreen pine trees and blue skies
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Location
A land of delicately carved rock spires in sunset shades, visiting Bryce Canyon was an out-of-this-world experience. This US National park is made up of a series of amphitheatres along the edge of a plateau, filled with thousands of rock formations called hoodoos. They’re formed when the limestone is eroded by wind, frost and rain, shaping it into in assortment of canyons, fins, arches and spires. Iron oxide in the rock gives it a vivid red, orange or yellow tint. On a clear day you can see over 150 miles because of the high altitude and clear air up here. At the far end of the park, beyond the highest viewpoint, Rainbow Point, I came to the arch at Natural Bridge. That morning there was snow and atmosphere was stunningly clear and the bright terracotta colours of the rocks popped out against the brilliant blue skies. I could see varying hues of blue in the sky from aqua to deep blue.Time
This photo was taken in the afternoon of a mid-April day.Lighting
There were clouds moving in and there was interplay of light and shadow on the natural bridge - one minute it was in the shade and I waited for the sun to come out of the passing cloud.Equipment
This was shot from a Nikon D600 at 24mm wide angle to capture the vast landscape. Only a UV filter was used.Inspiration
We are on a mission to see as many US national parks as possible and this was our first visit to Bryce. Though it is a smaller park, we fell in love with the beauty of the geology of the area and the simple way the park was organized for maximum viewing benefit. I have read about the natural bridge caused by the erosion of the structure by wind and snow and any day this natural bridge may collapse and wanted to capture that beauty while it lasts.Editing
Did very minor edits on brightness.In my camera bag
I was an avid user of Nikon equipment and this was my first full frame D600. I have a 24-120mm lens, 50mm prime and 14-24mm wide angle.Feedback
Bryce is beautiful any time of the year, however I wished I could spend more time around sunrise or sunset time.
