Storms Make A Much-Needed Appearance At Zion Country

As captured from Gooseberry Mesa. Watch on YouTube in HiDef at Full Screen. Music is Wah Wah by George Harrison.

Dark Skies Produce Heavy Rains

Monsoonal moisture produced some heavy downpours today at Zion but there was just enough of a break for me to get out and get these shots. Love the color!

A monsoonal thunderstorm appears at Zion Canyon at Zion National Park, Utah

Most Of These Shots Were Taken Behind The Driftwood Lodge

Up On Kolob Terrace

In the high country of Southern Utah exist acres and acres of forests and pastures. Yesterday was a good day to beat the high heat (100 degrees F) at the lower elevations and garner some good photos from here and at Cedar Breaks National Monument(Pics to follow).

 

Large clouds are reflected in a small pond at Kolob Terrace in the highlands of Southern Utha

 

Large clouds are reflected in a small pond at Kolob Terrace in the highlands of Southern Utha

 

Stormy clouds approach a pasture at Kolob Terrace in the highlands of Southern Utah.
Stormy clouds approach a pasture at Kolob Terrace in the highlands of Southern Utah.

 

A passing vehicle has produced clouds of dust during a hot summer on a Kolob Terrace country road in Southern Utah.
A passing vehicle (mine) produced clouds of dust during a hot dry summer day on a Kolob Terrace country road in Southern Utah.

Threatening Sunset Skies

The skies last week in Utah’s Zion Country were ominous if not dramatic. Because of the wide open expanse of the landscapes, three panoramas were necessary to capture it all.

 

The fading sun sets on Gooseberry Mesa near Zion National Park, Utah

 

The fading sun sets on Hurricane Mesa near Zion National Park, Utah

 

The fading sun sets on Gooseberry Mesa near Zion National Park, Utah

 

The fading sun sets on Hurricane Mesa near Zion National Park, Utah

 

Storm clouds threaten the Northern Arizona landcape near Colorado City

Pics From Zion

A few recent images from Zion National Park. Taken from the hills in my backyard.

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