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Sep 22, 2011 21:59 | #1

Just returned from a trip out west to visit some relatives in Las Vegas. Comments / suggestions are highly appreciated.

First trip was to Valley of Fire State Park. This was my first time visiting and I was very impressed.

Natural arch.

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Amazing color variations in the rocks.

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The "Beehives"

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Later on in the week we took a side trip to Zion NP. Spent 4 days at the park, the final two days comprised of a trip through the West Rim Trail, starting at Lava Point and ending at The Grotto in the main canyon and camping out at campsite 6 along the way. Had a spectacular time and would recommend this to anybody.

Echo Canyon en route to Observation Point

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Observation Point

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West Rim Trail - Overlooking Potato Hollow

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West Rim Trail - This spot was less than 50 yards from the tent at campsite 6.

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West Rim Trail - The final descent into the main canyon.

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Sep 22, 2011 22:01 | #2

Nice work! The detail on the second shot is fantastic. And that last one - wow, wish I was there...

The HDR looks a little overcooked for my taste on a few of them, but otherwise it's some very nice work!

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Sep 22, 2011 22:22 | #3

looks like you had a fun trip. i like the hdr except echo canyon kinda looks like cgi.

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Sep 23, 2011 06:48 | #4

Nice series. You got some great shots of two wonderful places.

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Sep 23, 2011 07:28 | #5

I really like the Observation Point shot. Zion is definitely on my list of must see locations.

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Sep 23, 2011 07:45 | #6

Looks like you had a great visit, thanks fro the photos.

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Sep 23, 2011 09:42 | #7

Nice shots. I especially like the view from Campsite #6.

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Sep 25, 2011 17:35 | #8

No shot of the shelter in the Valley of Fire park??

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Sep 26, 2011 00:47 as a reply to @ shutterbugcrazy's post | #9

Observation point photos never cease to amaze me...I've never been there but I'm definitely going to go someday. Great set of what seems to be a great experience.

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Sep 26, 2011 00:55 | #10

These are just gorgeous. I think Utah is one of our most beautiful states.

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Sep 26, 2011 02:08 | #11

Nice shots!

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Oct 02, 2011 15:55 | #12

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions everybody. I appreciate it!

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Oct 02, 2011 16:23 | #13

shutterbugcrazy wrote in post #13161393

No shot of the shelter in the Valley of Fire park??

Sure.......I have one........

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