Friday, April 29, 2016

Arches National Park & La Sal Mountains

Sunset Golden Hour with Moon in Arches National Park
(Caught Between Day and Night!)

When I finished taking the photo in my last post, and was walking back to the car, I looked east and saw this beautiful scene. The orange rocks and the La Sal Mountains in the background were brilliantly illuminated by the setting sun while the moon was announcing that nighttime was close at hand.

16 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello, gorgeous scene and sky. Arches Nat'l Park is one of my favorite national parks. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

gorgeous

This transplanted West Texan wants more of those background mountains. I miss mountains *pout*

Bill said...

Perfect light and shadow for this scene. Wonderful.

Nancy J said...

Is this what is called the " Golden Hour", almost sun set time,? This is totally wonderful. I love the contrasts, and background with some snow.

MadSnapper said...

love that flood of gold the sun is adding to those cliffs

Ruth Hiebert said...

Another gorgeous shot,but that comes a uno surprise. Your skills at getting the shot just right are superb.

Carol Mattingly said...

Beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Great shot in such an awesome light. Love the contrast between the golden foreground and the snowy mountains.

diane b said...

The magic of light. Great shot.

Stephanie said...

Wow! A stunning sight!

Unknown said...

Karen, that is simply amazing! Such beauty! That is just the perfect time of day for photography!

janc@mac.com said...

Lovely contrast of snow-capped peaks in the backdrop and red-rock desert cliffs in the front.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

WOW! Very dramatic image

Carola Bartz said...

Fantastic photo!!! Arches is one of my favorite national parks, it never gets old. Every time I'm there it's exciting and endlessly beautiful.

Montanagirl said...

Love this!

Andrea said...

One more of the spectacular sites you have given us!