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Navajo Knobs, looking south along the spine of the Waterpocket Fold/Capital Reef. A person has to scramble a bit to reach this perch, but the view is well worth the effort. What you CAN'T ...

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2009-04-26T16:33:26Z

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2009-04-26T16:33:25Z

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The lower feature behind me is called The Fluted Wall. It looks more dramatic in person, trust me.

2009-04-27T12:22:12Z

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The lower feature behind me is called The Fluted Wall. It looks more dramatic in person, trust me.

A closer look at Peek-a-boo Arch.

2009-04-27T12:11:16Z

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A closer look at Peek-a-boo Arch.

Along the Upper Muley Trail. I think this is Saddle Arch.

2009-04-27T12:21:17Z

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Along the Upper Muley Trail. I think this is Saddle Arch.

Rock cairn on the way to Strike Valley Overlook.

2009-04-27T12:03:01Z

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Rock cairn on the way to Strike Valley Overlook.

More rock cairns leading the way. When hiking (in a Nation Park, anyway), it is bad form to construct your own cairns. Cairns are the responsibility of the Park Rangers.

2009-04-27T12:02:35Z

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More rock cairns leading the way. When hiking (in a Nation Park, anyway), it is bad form to construct your own cairns. Cairns are the responsibility of the Park Rangers.

Strike Valley - looking south from Strike Valley Overlook. This peculiar feature of Capital Reef runs paralell to the the inclined layers of Capital Reef. Just on the other side of the cent ...

2009-04-27T11:54:23Z

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Strike Valley - looking south from Strike Valley Overlook. This peculiar feature of Capital Reef runs paralell to the the inclined layers of Capital Reef. Just on the other side of the cent ...

Taken along Burr Trail Road. Near the center of the photo is Peek-a-boo arch. Peeking just over the ridge on the right are the Henry Mountains. The massive rock of Navajo Sandstone to the ...

2009-04-27T12:01:15Z

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Taken along Burr Trail Road. Near the center of the photo is Peek-a-boo arch. Peeking just over the ridge on the right are the Henry Mountains. The massive rock of Navajo Sandstone to the ...

I think I took this along either the Burr Trail Road, west of Capital Reef, or on the Wolverine Loop Road, a dramatic back-country loop connecting parts of Burr Trail Road.

2009-04-27T12:16:50Z

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I think I took this along either the Burr Trail Road, west of Capital Reef, or on the Wolverine Loop Road, a dramatic back-country loop connecting parts of Burr Trail Road.

See previous photo.

2009-04-27T12:17:03Z

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See previous photo.

This sign indicates the turn-off from Burr Trail Road to Wolverine Loop.

2009-04-27T12:24:41Z

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This sign indicates the turn-off from Burr Trail Road to Wolverine Loop.

Cottonwood Road, Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument.

2009-04-27T12:27:28Z

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Cottonwood Road, Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument.

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2009-04-26T16:33:22Z

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Cottonwood Road through Grand-Staircase-Escalante. One of my all-time favorite drives. I had been hiking in a short slot canyon until the storm began to move in. You certainly don't want ...

2009-04-27T12:26:53Z

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Cottonwood Road through Grand-Staircase-Escalante. One of my all-time favorite drives. I had been hiking in a short slot canyon until the storm began to move in. You certainly don't want ...

Upper Muley Twist trail meanders along a wash for quite a few miles. Notice how the wall to the left simple disappears in the sand. One gets the impression this feature extends deep below.

2009-04-27T12:13:04Z

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Upper Muley Twist trail meanders along a wash for quite a few miles. Notice how the wall to the left simple disappears in the sand. One gets the impression this feature extends deep below.

Upper Muley Trail: the wash narrows and widens as it wanders along.

2009-04-27T12:13:59Z

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Upper Muley Trail: the wash narrows and widens as it wanders along.

The feature to the left of the cliffs is called The Castle. The trail, which snaked up and down and around the inclines of the reef, culminated at a jumble of rocks called the Navajo Knobs. ...

2009-04-27T12:07:33Z

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The feature to the left of the cliffs is called The Castle. The trail, which snaked up and down and around the inclines of the reef, culminated at a jumble of rocks called the Navajo Knobs. ...

Blurry, I know. I had trouble focusing in the dark. I used a long exposure time, and "painted" the tree with a flashlight while the shutter was open to make it stand out. Not sure what the ...

2009-02-11T12:52:20Z

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Blurry, I know. I had trouble focusing in the dark. I used a long exposure time, and "painted" the tree with a flashlight while the shutter was open to make it stand out. Not sure what the ...

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2009-02-11T13:32:59Z

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Lots of leaves to burn. Rami in the smoke.

2009-02-11T13:32:59Z

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Lots of leaves to burn. Rami in the smoke.

Center-pivot sprinkler system found anywhere there are farms.

2009-02-11T14:06:47Z

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Center-pivot sprinkler system found anywhere there are farms.

I used Lightroom to convert this image to grayscale. I then used LRs controls to increase the contrast in the sky and on the post. Some may disagree with manipulating images this way, but ...

2009-02-11T14:08:06Z

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I used Lightroom to convert this image to grayscale. I then used LRs controls to increase the contrast in the sky and on the post. Some may disagree with manipulating images this way, but ...

Slightly different shot of the gate. I much prefer the look and composition of the grayscale version.

2009-02-11T14:08:06Z

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Slightly different shot of the gate. I much prefer the look and composition of the grayscale version.

Seems to be missing a few blades.

2009-02-11T14:06:47Z

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Seems to be missing a few blades.

Little fella.

2009-02-11T14:06:47Z

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Little fella.

Feed trough right on the side of the road. These cows looked happy.

2009-02-11T14:06:47Z

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Feed trough right on the side of the road. These cows looked happy.

I like the contrast of colors, shadows, etc. in this photo. Nothing rusts like a Deere.

2009-02-11T14:07:07Z

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I like the contrast of colors, shadows, etc. in this photo. Nothing rusts like a Deere.

Same combine with some Lightroom treatment.

2009-02-11T14:07:08Z

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Same combine with some Lightroom treatment.

Same combine, playing around with Lightroom.

2009-02-11T14:07:10Z

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Same combine, playing around with Lightroom.

When I first saw this combine, I thought of Frank the combine in "Cars" (although I think Frank was red).

2009-02-11T14:07:05Z

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When I first saw this combine, I thought of Frank the combine in "Cars" (although I think Frank was red).

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2009-02-11T14:06:47Z

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These turbines are huge. I liked the look of the smooth white columns against the red dirt.

2009-02-11T14:07:10Z

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These turbines are huge. I liked the look of the smooth white columns against the red dirt.

Weatherford, Oklahoma (my home town), is touted as the "Wind Energy Capital of Oklahoma." There are almost 100 turbines in the surrounding countryside. And believe me, the wind does blow.. ...

2009-02-11T14:07:10Z

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Weatherford, Oklahoma (my home town), is touted as the "Wind Energy Capital of Oklahoma." There are almost 100 turbines in the surrounding countryside. And believe me, the wind does blow.. ...