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Sierra La Sal

Arches NP, Utah

early Spanish explorers in this region, here during hot weather, could not believe there was still snow on the nearby mountain range, and so assumed the white must be salt...hence the name Sierra La Sal...in English this is of course La Sal Mountains, curiously now pronounced 'La Sail'...the view is from a hilltop on the right (east) side of the main park road between the Fiery Furnace turnoff, and the stop for the trail to Broken Arch

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Julie Oldfield17-Feb-2017 01:14
Outstanding contrasts. This is just wonderful! V
Dave Petersen Photography16-Feb-2017 15:04
This gallery keeps drawing me back. This image could be used as a visual definition of Arches in the winter. The incredible colors of the rock contrasting with the cool colors of the mountains covered by snow. Almost a warm/cool mood even thought I know it had to be cold where the image was photographed. Add in the superb lighting and you have what I consider a spectacular capture in all ways David. VVV
Marco Valk14-Feb-2017 17:33
Absolutely gorgeous.
janescottcumming14-Feb-2017 02:02
Big time wow factor here...terrific photograph. V
Colin Storey13-Feb-2017 20:23
Stunning view and scene and with such rich light.
peterjay4513-Feb-2017 17:15
Outstanding image! Super composition, colour and clarity.
fotabug13-Feb-2017 15:18
A very striking composition! V
Nora van Beek13-Feb-2017 13:55
Such beautiful, subtle lighting. I love the contrast between the warm color of the rock formations against the cool, snow capped mountains and blue sky. Very nice! V
Patricia Kay13-Feb-2017 12:15
Wonderful light,colors and details in this beautiful scene David...BV
marie-jose wolff13-Feb-2017 09:23
superb scenery, beautiful contrast with the snow-capped peaks! V
Carol E Sandgren13-Feb-2017 05:48
A beautiful scene and you made a beautiful landscape image of it!
Nirvan Hope13-Feb-2017 05:03
A stunning image full of contrasts and yet a feeling of gentleness.
Bryan Murahashi13-Feb-2017 04:35
Great shot of this red foreground against the Winters peaks.
Nick Paoni13-Feb-2017 03:08
The light is gorgeous and the mountains make such a dramatic backdrop for the scene.
Helen Betts13-Feb-2017 02:23
What a spectacular scene and capture of it. Such an amazing contrast in landscape, and beautiful light.
Gill Kopy13-Feb-2017 02:00
That would be a lot of salt :) Interesting history. Such a contrast between the desert and snow capped mountains ! V
Range View 12-Feb-2017 23:25
Fine image of this amazing scenery.
David.
Dan Greenberg12-Feb-2017 22:59
Excellent contrast between the red rocks and the blue mountains. Well done! ~BV~
Jean D12-Feb-2017 21:43
Excellent capture of this beautiful scenery with very nice shades of selective light. ~V
Walter Otto Koenig12-Feb-2017 20:53
Strong contrast with the snowy mountains in the background. Nice with the warm lighting and colors.
joseantonio12-Feb-2017 20:29
very nice contrast with the snowed mountains in the background.
Neil Marcus12-Feb-2017 20:26
A well lit view that I never noticed in my trips to Arches in my days of film use.The warmly lit rock against the snow capped La Sal's are a nice contrast.
Johnny JAG12-Feb-2017 20:16
Beautiful image
Jim Coffman12-Feb-2017 19:46
Wow, I love the contrast between the foreground and the mountains in the background!!
Very nice image, David!
Don Mottershead12-Feb-2017 19:44
Fabulous light on this unique scenery.
larose forest photos12-Feb-2017 19:41
Wonderful contrast in this beautiful and so compelling image. V
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