Lay of the land by 0rest4wicked
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I would like to thank everyone that participated in the two posts before. Those two and the ones to come are a group of postings in the series from a vantage point at the end of this massive mesa. For those that have trekked along this pictorial you may recall it being a sea of sand at first. As if reaching an island or continent the area became sandstone for as far as the eye could see. Having hiked across such I'm standing on the precipice looking over that sand sea for the next land mass to sail too. :~)
The last two posts about the cave were looking west. This is a northerly direction. In full view you may make out Bryce canyon in the far distance slightly left of center. Also along the skyline approximately center is Mollies nipple, a landmark around the Paria town site ruins. In the far right, barely visible in full view is the Aquarius plateau.
Just below the landmarks named above, and just right of center traveling to the left of the frame behind the red rocks of the Coyote Buttes is the Kaibab Plateau. The Kaibab Plateau runs through the Grand Canyon south of here. West Bench is the large sunlight red mesa center right. In front of West bench in the shadow of the clouds are north and south tepees. As above the Coyote Buttes are the Red rocks center left.
I've always been tightly lipped about this location, but after my last trip and seeing what a three ring circus things have become, I had to ask what's happened. So I was informed of how a German film crew illegally went in produced a film and has publicized this well kept secret to the world some years ago. I figure the cat's out of the bag, so Top rock mesa, the white mesa in the center, partly sunny and partly in shadow. That is where "The Wave" is located. I took the south permit exploring the possibility of reaching the north unit. As you can see that is not possible on a day permit. There is no camping allowed in this wilderness area. The rock formations in the foreground have no names I'm aware of. Have a liking for the turtle shaped rock, lower left. Reminds me of the one in the post "Sandstone wash".
"Sandstone wash"
To the kind souls that leave their mark whether a comment, rating, or save the image as a fav, you are very much appreciated, thank you!!! Thank you all that viewed my last image below.
"Cave?"
"Sandstone wash"
To the kind souls that leave their mark whether a comment, rating, or save the image as a fav, you are very much appreciated, thank you!!! Thank you all that viewed my last image below.
"Cave?"
Comments (32)
what a view into the wide !!! wonderful details of the natur to see!!!thanks for info about !!
I love this landscape!
This is a fantatic view of the whole area Dana and a great explanation of what we are looking at. Thankyou. PS, thanks for your friend request. (Yes) Jeff.
What a breathtaking sight, and made all the more so by your narrative!
Fantastic textures. Great photo!
Wonderful landscape and capture! :)
I can see why you would keep this to yourself. Spectacular landscape and unusual formations. I can imagine how it might all be ruined by crowds of people with no respect for the land.
Very beautiful landscape and awesome capture of it!!!
SUPERLATIVE LANDSCAPE!
What fantastic rocks these are and it is a super view from this spot. An excellent capture.
I was surprised to see your avatar but a different user name.excellent landscape
Excellent image
Superb view!
excelente captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Fantastic image, very sharp
Superb!!!it looks like terragen!!!!
A fantastic picture, with a very deep view, and great sky too!
jolie
this is super cool
Oh this place is just such an absolute feast for the eyes and I am sure if your their for all the other senses too! A wonderful shot, I could get lost in it for hours just exploring it! Thanks you for sharing such a truly stunning place!! Martin
Amazingly beautiful landscape capture my friend, beautiful view.
I'm so glad you are sharing these with us! It's not a place I would likely hike, so it's great to be allowed to tag along.
They look like giant sculptures, nicely shaped and formed. I was also surprised with your new alias. Have a good one, my friend!
A Very Lovely pic.could do with being there now,
Very spectacular!!!!!!
WONDERFUL PHOTO !!
Just amazing scenery...had to do a doubletake...changed your screen name didn't you Dana? Of course I recognized your avatar right off...
another wonderful view
Excellent
perfect... the clouds, the land... like a lot.