The theme for this week's photohunt is broken.
I thought I'll continue blogging about our visit to Arches National Park last September (shouldn't I be done already?)Here is a photo of broken tree branches n front of Skyline Arch.
Skyline Arch (the only one sitting on the skyline and hence the name) is a spectacular arch that can be reached in an easy short hike from the parking lot. A well-defined, pretty flat trail takes you right in front of the awe-inspiring arch, allowing you to experience the arch closely. In 1940, a big chunk of the arch fell and almost doubled the size of the arch opening. Fascinating nature!
Happy weekend all!
Comments (20)
"shouldn't I be done already?"
NO!!!! Absolutely not, you just keep on blogging about this amazing place! I LOVE that first photo of the tree against the Skyline Arch, there is something haunting and ethereal about that image. (Any chance you'll email me a larger version so I can have it as my wallpaper??)
And thanks for your comment on my potential foray into ministry, I am very excited! :)
Posted by Anne | February 12, 2010 1:23 PM
Posted on February 12, 2010 13:23
Love these gorgeous photos. That is such a wonderful shade of red in those rocks. Have a great weekend!
Posted by Annie | February 12, 2010 2:55 PM
Posted on February 12, 2010 14:55
I'm glad you are continuing to blog about this amazing place. Great shots and they work so well for the theme.
Posted by Carver | February 12, 2010 7:53 PM
Posted on February 12, 2010 19:53
Anne, you got it! I'll e-mail it to you right now:)
Posted by Candi | February 12, 2010 7:55 PM
Posted on February 12, 2010 19:55
I can see how one could go super shutter-happy in that national park... ;b
Posted by YTSL | February 12, 2010 9:03 PM
Posted on February 12, 2010 21:03
wow, what a beautiful place :)
happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by julie | February 12, 2010 9:12 PM
Posted on February 12, 2010 21:12
Wow what a beautiful place. The scenery looks absolutely astounding
Posted by jams O'Donnell | February 13, 2010 4:41 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 04:41
What a fascinating place and wonderful shots for the theme!!
not broken...
Posted by Mar | February 13, 2010 6:14 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 06:14
Amazing!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | February 13, 2010 10:24 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 10:24
Someone was just telling me about Arches National Park yesterday and I thought of you. Beautiful! I must put that on my destination list.
Posted by Eden | February 13, 2010 10:24 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 10:24
amazing and beautiful! thanks for sharing.
Posted by luna miranda | February 13, 2010 10:36 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 10:36
I'm glad I wasn't there when it fell, though I wasn't born yet. Thanks for visiting my part of the world and taking such beautiful photos of it. Great take on the theme this week.
Scott at World’s Best Photography Blog ;^)
Posted by Bull Rhino | February 13, 2010 11:15 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 11:15
One can never say enough about arches. Slick the way you fitted it into the theme. Poor tree looks like it's lost more than a branch.
Posted by Alice Audrey | February 13, 2010 11:37 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 11:37
I'll bet you could do a whole year of Photo Hunt posts using only photos from your trip to this place. It's so amazing!
My Photo Hunt this week: broken heart and broken bones
http://bonggamom.blogspot.com/2010/02/broken.html
Posted by bonggamom | February 13, 2010 11:42 AM
Posted on February 13, 2010 11:42
I have enjoyed all of your posts about your travels to the National Parks in Utah. Such an amazing place! Great choice for the theme this week. Cool photos!
Posted by girasoli | February 14, 2010 1:56 AM
Posted on February 14, 2010 01:56
Your photos are stunning. I feel warmer just looking at them. Great shots for broken!
I'm late in visiting everyone for Photo Hunters, but better late than never! Have a wonderful week.
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | February 14, 2010 7:43 PM
Posted on February 14, 2010 19:43
Very photogenic spot so I don't blame you for using it more than once.
Great photos.
Posted by jmb | February 14, 2010 8:29 PM
Posted on February 14, 2010 20:29
What beautiful photos! So artistically done.
Posted by nancyhol | February 14, 2010 11:47 PM
Posted on February 14, 2010 23:47
I love how the broken tree contrasts with the rest of the photo. Every time I see your photos of Arches I can't believe how similar the landscape is like so much of Australia!
Posted by maya | February 15, 2010 12:58 AM
Posted on February 15, 2010 00:58
I love the tree in the first picture also. There are so many items the show the theme.
And definitely don't stop blogging about this area. It is so beautiful. These canyons and rocks show so much of the what is great about the West.
Posted by Marta | February 16, 2010 7:18 PM
Posted on February 16, 2010 19:18