This place is all about colour. Dusk and dawn, the rocks burn in Bryce Canyon, Utah
Bryce Canyon at dusk
Wind, and constant freeze/thaw weathering have created the amazing rock formations at Bryce. All is jagged teeth and hoodoos. But it’s the minerals in the rocks that create the colour. And when the sun gets low, everything just glows.
Dawn at Natural Bridge, Bryce Canyon
Hoodoo and dead tree
This is the US, so nothing is impossible. Even the trees seem to believe that. Take the fir tree below. It’s grown up out of the canyon to a height of 200 feet before it gets anywhere near open sky. That’s an I-can-do-anything attitude. Unbelievable.
How did this tree grow here?
Those are the actual colours of the rock…
Lust for life
A remarkable place. Can’t wait to return – I want to see it in the snow!
Sunset Point – amazing.
Thomas Peck Photos 
November 9th, 2014 at 9:34 pm
I am only hoping that you got more of those photos Tom because I can’t get enough of looking at them. Great work. Clearly worth to have the trip:-)
Osen
November 10th, 2014 at 9:02 am
Thx Osen. I do have a few more coming…. Enjoy!
November 10th, 2014 at 8:32 am
Beautiful pictures Tom! Looks like you and the family have had an amazing time ☺
November 10th, 2014 at 9:03 am
Indeed – one week by myself to take photos, one week to have fun with the family. An ideal time split!
November 10th, 2014 at 11:21 pm
What an amazing place. The colour of the earth reminds me of Morocco, up in the Atlas Mountains. That tree is unbelievable too, a great advert for perseverance against all the odds.
November 11th, 2014 at 9:35 am
You’re absolutely right – perseverance. And it is an amazing place – if you ever get the chance, go.
June 25th, 2015 at 9:00 pm
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