Archive 2022 · A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
p.1 #1A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Congratulations to Ross Martin for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 9 votes - View Previous Winners
Hey y’all! I'm really excited to share something with FM that just happened a few days ago.
From my first visit to Zion National Park two decades ago I immediately fell in love with this special place, and after multiple trips in autumn and spring I began dreaming of a day I could catch fresh snow on these spectacular canyons. I was here last winter but the weather did not cooperate.
This year I was photographing in Arizona when I got word of the big winter storm forecast, so I jammed up to Zion’s Watchman campground the day before the storm and anxiously waited it out, hoping for the best. Over a period of about 48 hours it began to snow, at times a near-blizzard as you can see in some of the photos, and the final day was mostly a glorious blue sky and sun lighting up the fresh winter wonderland which provided a different set of imaging opportunities compared to the overcast snowy day (I loved both!).
This is the fulfillment of a dream of mine! But now I want more :-) Perhaps next winter. I hope you enjoy these images that come from my heart of passion for Zion.
All the best,
Ross
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Late morning light splashes across Towers of the Virgin
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B&W accents a backlit snowy tree
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Blizzard at Temple of Sinawava
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Cottonwoods with snow against glorious blue sky
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Snow highlights cliff patterns
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Plastered cottonwoods take on an ethereal look
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A natural fortress glows in sunset spotlight
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Ending the day with dusk over the incredible Kolob Canyons
Edited on Mar 01, 2022 at 11:14 AM · View previous versions
Feb 28, 2022 at 02:18 PM
p.1 #2A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Ross, not only did you fulfilled your dream but you hit it out of the ball park! Just outstanding work as usual. Thanks for sharing a wintery set of Zion. 
Feb 28, 2022 at 02:41 PM
p.1 #3A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
keepclicking wrote:
Ross, not only did you fulfilled your dream but you hit it out of the ball park! Just outstanding work as usual. Thanks for sharing a wintery set of Zion.
I really appreciate your encouraging words as always, @keepclicking! It was a ridiculous joy to be here for the snow event, and an additional joy to share the inspiration with like-minded photographers who also love beauty
Cheers,
Ross
Ross, not only did you fulfilled your dream but you hit it out of the ball park! Just outstanding work as usual. Thanks for sharing a wintery set of Zion.
I really appreciate your encouraging words as always, @keepclicking! It was a ridiculous joy to be here for the snow event, and an additional joy to share the inspiration with like-minded photographers who also love beauty
Cheers,
Ross
Feb 28, 2022 at 03:26 PM
p.1 #4A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Thanks to sharing for these lovely images - well done beautifully
Feb 28, 2022 at 04:58 PM
p.1 #5A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Fabulous, every one of them. (In fact, I wish you hadn't posted all in one go.) The fresh snow makes all the difference.
Feb 28, 2022 at 05:08 PM
p.1 #6A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Fantastic set. The snow adds an interesting element for sure.
Feb 28, 2022 at 05:25 PM
p.1 #7A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Fabulous, every one of them. (In fact, I wish you hadn't posted all in one go.) The fresh snow makes all the difference.
Thanks so much Rajan! I agree with you and have heeded your advice, I cut the post down to 8 images, and have more to add to those other 3 so I can do a part II. Thanks again for expressing that.
Best,
Ross
Fabulous, every one of them. (In fact, I wish you hadn't posted all in one go.) The fresh snow makes all the difference.
Thanks so much Rajan! I agree with you and have heeded your advice, I cut the post down to 8 images, and have more to add to those other 3 so I can do a part II. Thanks again for expressing that.
Best,
Ross
Feb 28, 2022 at 05:27 PM
p.1 #8A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Very nice set of images. You are obviously very fulfilled.
Feb 28, 2022 at 05:37 PM
p.1 #9A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Beautiful, all of them. Blizzard at Temple of Sinawava is really special though - the wind driven snow gives it an impressionistic feel.
Feb 28, 2022 at 06:32 PM
p.1 #11A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Great set of images Ross. You did an incredible job with the opportunity presented by the snow storm.
I had similar luck last year so know exactly how you feel about Zion.
-Steve-
I had similar luck last year so know exactly how you feel about Zion.
-Steve-
Feb 28, 2022 at 07:25 PM
p.1 #12A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Beautiful. I don't have that kind of photo skills but was in a similar situation with the Grand Canyon. I've wanted to see it in winter snow conditions. So I have been checking the forecasts, etc., and took the opportunity to get to the South Rim, getting to Williams Monday, then a couple of days at the South Rim. The storm came in, lots of changing conditions, and a fair amount of snow. So I had a good time and got some tourist quality pictures I like but these really are tremendous.
Feb 28, 2022 at 07:51 PM
p.1 #13A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Stunning - not certain it can be done better. Thanks for posting these terrific photographs. I especially love the cottonwood shot with the blue sky. Just wow!!
Bill
Bill
Feb 28, 2022 at 09:26 PM
p.1 #14A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Good job! Very nice set.
Mr.G
Mr.G
Feb 28, 2022 at 09:50 PM
p.1 #16A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Cracking shots Ross. Must have been a wonderful experience and I'm glad you shared it with. Your enthusiasm is awesome!
Mar 01, 2022 at 01:40 AM
p.1 #17A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Beautiful shots! Never been to Zion but on the list. My son in law and I drove past the entrance but we had a list of other things to see and go to. And we were under orders from my better half not to go without her!
Mar 01, 2022 at 06:33 AM
p.1 #18A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
I love your excitement and enthusiasm, Ross! And I love all of your images, too! I agree with you that Zion is a special place. My favorite is Temple of Sinawava, but all are exceptional images! Congratulations!!!
Best regards, David
Best regards, David
Mar 01, 2022 at 09:44 AM
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junglialoh wrote:
Thanks to sharing for these lovely images - well done beautifully
Thanks, Jung!
Thanks to sharing for these lovely images - well done beautifully
Thanks, Jung!
Mar 01, 2022 at 11:11 AM
p.1 #20A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion
Love these. I love it when the shooting experience is memorable, and not just the photos themselves. Thanks for posting.
Mar 01, 2022 at 11:32 AM