Mesa Arch Sunrise
by Ben Prepelka
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Mesa Arch Sunrise
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Ben Prepelka
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Description
Here in Utah's Canyonlands National Park visitors will find two very accessible districts, the Island in the Sky and the Needles. The Island in the Sky, a point of land separated by the Green and Colorado rivers, is not too from the city of Moab. These two converging rivers have managed to create the incredible gorges which spawned the name Canyonlands.
One of the most popular sites on the Island, and one of the easiest hikes, is the Mesa Arch. Here you'll find a great example of nature's handiwork, a gaping hole in a sandstone fin. After a close-up inspection of this arch, a view through the opening reveals incredible views of Utah's Canyonlands far below. Perched high above White Rim Canyon Road, this striking sunrise view is considered unequaled by many. Found about an hour's drive from Moab, you have to work on your timing to see this enchanting view at sunrise.
This panoramic scene was achieved by stitching 4 separate photos together in a photo editor.
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October 18th, 2021
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Comments (88)
Steve Rich 1 Day Ago
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (March-April 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 4-25-2024)
Michael R Anderson
Nice sunrise capture of a scene that I am very familiar with. I grew up in Utah. Keep up the good work Ben.
Sherilyn Harper
Wonderful view through Mesa arch just before sunset Ben, I think this is where I ran out of film back in those days, beautiful
Taphath Foose
Gorgeous work, Ben!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "From Rise to Set"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Shelia Hunt
What a gorgeous point of view! Love this image and the beautiful sunrise... My favorite time of day!
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