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America~Zion Canyon, Utah

2008.04.20
A small taste from our balcony window just after sunrise.

In Zion National Park. Court of the Patriarchs ~ Abraham Peak, Isaac Peak and Jacob Peak.

The Virgin River

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Weeping Rock - a little better enlarged


Weeping Rock. Water flows through and down this rock. They say that it takes 1,200 years for the water to get to this point.


The black on the rock is called Canyon Laquer.



Looking at the face of this mountain....

we saw this rock climber waiting on a ledge for his friend down below.

Can you see the face in this mountain?


Walking through a gorge

Zion squirrel

Desert cactus

Desert flowers

Another face in the stone.

Trees and bushes growing out of rock?

Checkerboard Mesa

Leaving Zion Canyon, on our way to the Grand Canyon, Arizona.



The Painted Desert

I was so distracted trying to drive by this amazing scenery.

A smaller canyon off the road in Arizona.

We spent most of the day in Zion Canyon. I post these photos knowing that they don't do this magnificent place justice. Standing at the bottom of this canyon, that was carved out by a river that seems so insignificant now, is just mind-blowing. It was a reality check in just how small we are compared to this creation. Some may even call it "Genesis." If you've never been there, I hope that you can imagine it's magnitude. :)
14 Comments
leocheung Spectacular!
leocheung · 2008-04-26: 21:18
miclaud This Canyon is amazing! You've taken beautiful pics! I like them ALL!!!!
miclaud · 2008-04-26: 21:56
Gwadannie Amazing !!
Gwadannie · 2008-04-26: 21:59
mimax2 be there... beautifult set! thanks for sharing :))
mimax2 · 2008-04-27: 00:18
giodinu beautiful set, love the shots #4,19 and 30
giodinu · 2008-04-27: 02:58
paintbox Great set. Good composition. I love #7. How beautiful. Thanks.
paintbox · 2008-04-27: 09:18
Orhidea46 i just got back from the GC myself, isnt it wonderful? nice pictures
Orhidea46 · 2008-04-27: 10:39
DancingDolphin It is SO hard to show these fabulous BIG places in a little photo, but you did great! They're beautiful.
DancingDolphin · 2008-04-27: 13:19
wingsofbutterfly Fantastic!
wingsofbutterfly · 2008-04-27: 14:49
tantatantan stunning nature shots. thanks for sharing!
tantatantan · 2008-04-27: 16:19
sunshineand wonderful
sunshineand · 2008-04-27: 21:00
ambersunsets Never had the privilege to visit, but these photos are gorgeous! I love the Zion squirrel.
I also really love the 26th shot. It makes you wonder where the road leads...
ambersunsets · 2008-04-27: 21:32
jwideman amazing shots!! great set
jwideman · 2008-04-27: 21:44
elclic its good to travel trough your photos :)
elclic · 2008-05-01: 18:11
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