Delicate Arch

squirl033

perhaps the most famous of the natural stone arches in The Arches national park, this one is reached by a rather strenuous hike that takes one up a steep slope of bare "slickrock"... made me realize how much 30 years at a desk have cost me!! but no serious photographer could visit this park without seeing this arch, and i managed to get there about 15 minutes before the clouds blew in and obscured the sun, so i got some nice shots before the light went sour... here's a sample...

schmoo

This particular one looks as though a small wind would blow it right off the cliff!

Great colors and I'm glad you made it up there to capture it.

torags

Man, you caught great light (soft shadows) for a great catch

coscorrosa

Beautiful, I like the mountains in the background too. Nice blue sky without the harsh shadows that often accompany it. If I last another 20 years at a desk job (chances are low, I'll either go insane or get fired, possibly both) I probably won't be able to move, so you did good!

Vrungel

Great photo! And nice timing with the snow on the mountains in the back which helps out.

What's the name of the trail/arch ? I want to add it to my list of to hike trails

grimace

Beautiful shot!!

cwphotos

Very nice shot. Makes me want to go there......oh wait I am in October ...

christinamae

Nice capture!

davidweaver

This is why it is on the Utah state license place.
Did you stick around to see all the photogs shooting it near sunset?

squirl033

davidweaver wrote:

This is why it is on the Utah state license place.
Did you stick around to see all the photogs shooting it near sunset?

nope, a big ugly cloud moved in about 10 minutes after i took this shot and completely obscured the sun, and it stayed heavy overcast through the next day. but there were plenty of folks there when i shot this around 4 PM...

DRT-Maverick

I like how the mountain peak is centered in the arch. Sky coloration is great. Sorry to hear about the overcast... but did you manage to get any good shots in the overcast, or was it just too soft? I'm having problems shooting desert light. At least here in Nevada (Reno area), all the rock is of granite and is very light, which makes it seem almost white/grey in most photographs. It pretty much is but really messes with contrast, I don't know if you have those problems there though, but if you do, any tips? Your photos are lovely!

Awais Yaqub

Beautiful
great colors