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We made it home yesterday from our third trip in three years to the deserts of Utah. Our truck and camper are covered with mud, our boots are filled with sand but we would go back today if possible. Utah really is an incredible place and I'm already planning next year's trip.
I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed being there in those moments!
Milky Way at Temple of the Sun. A little explaining is warranted with this image (and I have debated whether I should post it or not)...we are fully aware that light painting is not permitted here and we had no (repeat - NO!) intentions of doing so ourselves. If you look at the Temple you can see the light came from a source to my left where there was another group who had no qualms about painting. They told us their plan was to remain there and shoot all night and so it didn't appear that it would stop. We had driven a long way over an insufferable road and wanted to get our shots and leave. It was likely we would never return to Cathedral Valley so we set up and tried to take pictures between the other groups efforts. It didn't happen for long though so we shot away. Definitely an ethical dilemma whether to post this one.
Fantastic set, Al! Love the variety you captured. And I’m happy to see your love for Utah. I’m with you on that, it is a stunning state that has my heart also. I will feel a sense of loss when it is time for me to leave and return to home base in Ohio.
Great set, love the stars over the Temple. What truck & camper do you have? How was the road into the Temples? We have a RAM 3500 & Northern lite camper and love it.
This is a really strong collection of images. Lots of nice variation in texture, color and light. They are very enjoyable images, and they help me imagine what your experiences were like.
Since you expressed being conflicted over the final non-drone shot, it doesn't sound to me like you violated anything ethically. It wasn't your actions that created the breach of rules, and you wouldn't have even used it if you had the choice. If anything, IMO, your conscientiousness demonstrates a high regard for ethics, not low.
Ross Martin wrote:
Fantastic set, Al! Love the variety you captured. And I’m happy to see your love for Utah. I’m with you on that, it is a stunning state that has my heart also. I will feel a sense of loss when it is time for me to leave and return to home base in Ohio.
It really is a remarkable place and I wish I had started visiting it many years ago.
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dakel wrote:
You got some fantastic images there Al. Well done.
adventure_photo wrote:
Looks like a fun successful trip Al with all the great images you captured there!
We had a great time. I'm thankful that my wife enjoys visiting as much as I do.
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Jim Dockery wrote:
Great set, love the stars over the Temple. What truck & camper do you have? How was the road into the Temples? We have a RAM 3500 & Northern lite camper and love it.
I have a 2017 Tundra and 2018 Lance 2285 (we left the camper at an RV place in Hanksville - not a road to pull one of these on). We started in to the Temples from the Caineville access point and the first 1/2 wasn't too bad, but the second part of it was the worst washboard I've ever driven...even worse than the miserable road to Chaco Canyon. We had to drive 10-15 mph to keep from tearing up the truck.
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Monika C wrote:
Great set, Al! Love the light on Factory Butte and on the cottonwoods with the dark hills behind.
I'll be making my trips to Utah soon.......
I had never visited that particular FB vantage point before a friend suggested it. Worth being there for a sunset.
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JWRisinger wrote:
This is a really strong collection of images. Lots of nice variation in texture, color and light. They are very enjoyable images, and they help me imagine what your experiences were like.
Since you expressed being conflicted over the final non-drone shot, it doesn't sound to me like you violated anything ethically. It wasn't your actions that created the breach of rules, and you wouldn't have even used it if you had the choice. If anything, IMO, your conscientiousness demonstrates a high regard for ethics, not low.
I appreciate your comment.
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junglialoh wrote:
Nice landscape image collection from Factory Butte
Thanks, jung!
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ambushy wrote:
The gray mountain and the yellow foliage formed a striking contrast, well done!
When we arrived only about 1/3 of the trees were actively turning color but that number was up to about 2/3's after five days. Finding the right spot wasn't hard as the highway parallels the river with these canyons forming a backdrop. Target rich environment!
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keepclicking wrote:
Al, seems like you had an amazing time and captured some stunning images. Like them all. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Definitely worth the time to visit. Thanks for your comment.
Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Splendid work. The first image is my pick, although "How slot canyons begin" is also compelling.
I'd like to dedicate an entire season to shooting environmental abstracts in that area. It was a goal but I didn't dedicate enough time to get what I wanted. I like this one as well and appreciate your comment.
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Ross Martin wrote:
Back to enjoy these again, Al. Voted 👍🏼
