Reaching our favorite San Rafael Desert trailheads involves driving over an hour on dirt roads, but the scenery along the way makes up for slow travel. Above is a stitched photo of the Henry Mountains as seen across the vast San Rafael Desert.
Steve thinks the one on the left looks like a locomotive.
I think of an enchanted castle. Certainly, it marks the turnoff to a most enchanting part of Utah.
Castle Country--so beautiful. I love your new header.
ReplyDeleteReally like the red cliff/rock photo #2 ~~~ depth of field is amazing!
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What a beautiful series of photos over the last few days. (All your photos are wonderful). That terrain does look challenging. You and the horses did good!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a castle? Are you the princess? and where is that annoying dragon? Gorgeous views...those blue skies. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI love the 2nd red rock photo. Made me think of people, sort of a family group and a guard of somekind. That too weird? Wouldn't be my first time!
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I feel privileged to be amongst the rock people.
ReplyDeleteI camped in the Swell once over spring break. We had an unexpected snow storm and barely got out in time. I was with girlfriends. (This was the days before cell phones and weather apps!) I like your stitched photo - it shows the expansive views.
ReplyDeleteWe go to the Swell at least once per year. I recognize Temple Mountain!!!! Wow, you live in a glorious area! Thanks for the great photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscapes.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photographs, such views long are staying in the memory:) I am greeting
ReplyDeletedefinitely a castle that needs exploring!
ReplyDeletethat top photo reminds me of Garden of the Gods and the red rocks in Colorado Springs with the rockies in the background.
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The landscape reminds me of ancient cities in decay...except much more beautiful. I think Steve is right about the locomotive, though.
ReplyDeleteI love the red against the snow covered mountians...you have such beauty there...
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Lovely colors and formations. I see a short but hungry caterpillar. :)
ReplyDeleteAs a kid I used to think the rock formations in south central Utah were magical. Been to many years since I've seen them.
ReplyDeleteThose rock formations provide as much imagination as clouds. The country is lovely and your photographs do it justice. Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteThe Land of Enchantment. I think I've read that line someplace...:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful panoramic view, and I love the stark contrast of the close-up of the rock formation in the second image. Utah scenery is a feast for the eyes!
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The rock formations are fascinating and the panorama of the Henry Mountains is stunning. It's helpful to have distinctive landmarks in a wilderness:-)
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Yes! Even I can imagine a locomotive in that! :)
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Beautiful imagination of rock. it look like sky. it fascinate lot of visitors to their nature.
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Fantastic Janie, always a great pleasure to visit here.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are absolutely breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteLove the sandstone hoodoos!
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