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“Balanced Rock & La Sal Mountains at Sunset” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

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Hi, folks. Another of my nature photography images titled  “Balanced Rock & La Sal Mountains at Sunset” has been featured at Gobblers by Masticadores. Many thanks to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing my nature photos with all of you. Thank so much, Manuela.

On a side note, this and other images appear pixelated at Gobblers due to being too small in size to be displayed any larger than 4×6 or so, so please forgive the lack of sharpness—the originals are tack-sharp and can be found on my blog in the Nature Photography section.

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Balanced Rock & La Sal Mountains at Sunset

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“Sandstone Pillars & La Sal Mountains” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Photography34 Comments

Hi, everyone. I wanted to let you know another of my nature photography images titled  “Sandstone Pillars & La Sal Mountains” has been featured at Gobblers by Masticadores. I truly appreciate Editor Manuela Timofte’s kindness in sharing my passion for nature photography with all of you. Thank you, Manuela.

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Sandstone Pillars & La Sal Mountains

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“Balanced Rock & La Sal Mountains at Sunset”

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Balanced Rock & La Sal Mountains at Sunset, Arches National Park, SE Utah (c) Mike Utley

Balanced Rock is one of the most notable features in Arches National Park. Rising 128 feet above the desert floor, this curious rock sits precariously atop a sandstone spire, sentry-like, watching over neighboring red rock fins, pillars, arches, and the distant La Sal Mountains. For this image from March 1996, I isolated Balanced Rock and its accompanying tower against the pale winter dusk sky to portray the silent, lonely feeling this icon has always instilled in me. From varying angles, this rock looks remarkably different, and one could almost say its personality changes depending upon one’s vantage point. It inspires contemplation and awe, and speaks to both the tenacity and fragility of this planet. Erosion will eventually topple this rock, but for now it stands in defiance of gravity and the weather. (Canon gear, Fuji Velvia ISO 50)