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26-OCT-2016 LynnH

Bryce Amphitheater

Utah

A series of amphitheaters extends more than 20 miles (30 km) north-to-south within the park.
The largest is Bryce Amphitheater, which is 12 miles (19 km) long, 3 miles (5 km) wide and 800 feet (240 m) deep.

Bryce was not formed from erosion initiated from a central stream, meaning it technically is not a canyon.
Instead headward erosion has excavated large amphitheater-shaped features in the Cenozoic-aged rocks of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.
This erosion exposed delicate and colorful pinnacles called hoodoos that are up to 200 feet (60 m) high.

~ From Wikipedia


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Jim's Atavistic Visions18-Dec-2016 01:16
You did a fine job on it!
Jola Dziubinska26-Nov-2016 17:12
Awesome view! V.
Graeme21-Nov-2016 20:16
An outstanding landscape.BV!!
Buz Kiefer21-Nov-2016 19:27
Headwater erosion. Didn't know that either. Excellent topography and a beautiful photo of it, Lynn. Vote.
Ton T.21-Nov-2016 13:05
Superb view! V
Tom LeRoy21-Nov-2016 06:26
Nature's wonder! A fantastic vista and great shot. V
Raymond Ma21-Nov-2016 04:09
Beautiful vista. Such an interesting natural process resulting in these beautiful formations. V
Julie Oldfield21-Nov-2016 03:59
Gorgeous view so well captured. The greenery contrasts beautifully with the red terrain. V
laine21-Nov-2016 00:01
It's an amazing slice of nature, Lynn. Can only imagine how breathtaking the vista would be in reality. V
larose forest photos20-Nov-2016 21:06
WOW! This is breathtaking! Twelve miles long! Amazing place and amazing shot. VV
Jim Coffman20-Nov-2016 17:14
A very nice shot of this amazing place!
Helen Betts20-Nov-2016 16:52
What a great capture from this high vantage point, and simply spectacular scenery. V.
Walter Otto Koenig20-Nov-2016 16:19
Great view over this amazing place. "V"