If you've read my previous posts, you'll know that I fell in love with Utah after a road trip there last year. Its breadth and topography left me gasping with awe at each turn of the road. In all my travels, I have never seen its like before...it is, quite simply, a photographer's dreamscape.
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Among many possibilities on the trip, Utah offered endless opportunities for shadow shots. The light had a radiant quality, clear and unfettered, that spun swirls of shadows across the red soil and undulating rock faces.
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It seems certain I will once more succumb to the call of these great canyons and cliffs
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wide grassy valleys... I know I would never tire of watching shadows shift and form anew as the sun moves across the sky...
I am linking this post to Shadow Shot Sunday, hosted by the gracious Tracy. You can be assured of a treat for the eyes if you pop in for a visit!
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I am linking this post to Shadow Shot Sunday, hosted by the gracious Tracy. You can be assured of a treat for the eyes if you pop in for a visit!
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A special beauty all its own!
ReplyDeleteI love those gnarly trees - you're right, a photographer's dream! :)
ReplyDeleteLiving in Utah I am constantly amazed at the beauty around me. You have a great eye and have captured a feeling of serenity.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful......can imagine you were mesmerized by the shifting shadows across the landscape. Dreamy photos.
ReplyDeleteI love your Utah photos, Lynette, and these shadow shots are perfect examples of your artistic eye and dedication to the photographic art.
ReplyDeleteWe want to take a road trip this year, so that we don't have to leave our darlin' dog behind. Don't know where, but Utah would be a good choice, as I have learned from your example. Thanks!
-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
These are Great pictures!! Love the scenery and the shadows are awesome. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI love this stark beauty. Desert landscapes have something quite bewitching. Your second last shot is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for highlighting our beautiful state! I am in awe most of the time about what I get to see each and every day..and I haven't even begun to see all the state has to offer..Beautiful photos..and you know you've got a place to stay when you come back, right? We'll set up a lunch with Breesy!
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful country. I see why you fell in love with it. the shadows are so intense and lovely. that first photo is just majestic, I love the clouds. nicely done. have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThat wild-looking tree against the tame fence--what a juxtaposition!
ReplyDeleteA PARFAIT DAY
A seeker of shadows one day
Did trip as she went on her way;
She picked herself up
And dipped from a cup
Of shadowy lemon parfait!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Shadowy Memories
Great shots, very intense shadows. Thanks for the visit.
ReplyDeleteSuch wild and rich shadows! Utah looks like a magical place! Have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos!
ReplyDeleteLove the last photo. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose shadows really do look lovely against the red soil and rocks. Glad you enjoyed your trip to Utah...
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