Zion National Park

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 My sister Emilie and I recently took a trip to Utah for some hiking and photography. Unfortunately I had a sprained knee and the wind was not at all accommodating making photography difficult.

Our first stop and hike was a small park which I can't remember the name of. It gave us a 
good beginning hike for our trip and climbing up a rock wall we were gifted with
this cave, and one of my favorite photos.



Zion is a very majestic place and has many wonderful vistas.



A lot of what caught my eye were the flowers. Some I could find the name of,
others I couldn't,



I found this trio interesting, Cacti, behind blue flowers, behind a dead tree.



I felt Black and White showed the rocky structure.



But Color is good too.



As I said I liked the wildflowers....




This beauty is the Utah State Flower



One of  Zion's standout areas is the Narrows. A slot canyon which the Virgin River runs
through. Depending on where you walk it can get pretty deep like the folks on the left.
Note a few feet away a man is in just over his ankles.



Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph

Dave
 

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  1. AnonymousMay 21, 2022 at 8:25 AM

    The photos turned out great, Dave! Nature at its best! It was a great trip, and fun to do with my big brother 😊!

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