Capitol Reef Cliffs: Erosion Patterns by auntietk
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Description
Still Capitol Reef, still looking at the same formations. This is number 4 of 9.
Moenkopi at the bottom ... the mud and silt layers in chocolate browns undulate across the cliff face, deeply cut by wind and water.
Chinle above that, all gray and lavender and burgundy, the original layered stripes falling gracefully into dunes.
At the top is the huge mass of Wingate Sandstone, which falls off in chunks, always leaving a sheer face.

Comments (23)
Fantastic photo (again) Tara and I am in awe of your thorough explanations! I must say though, this shot is making me insanely thirsty! Back in a bit...
Awe inspiring Tara, super image.
Another impressive image. I particularly like the Citadel at top center.
fascinating ! (specially for someone that lives in a flat country !)
Amazingly beautiful. It almost looks like the lighter rocks jumped out of the holes in the front and landed a piece farther out :)
beautiful!!
Fascinating image my dear!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
I wish we had had these quality pics when I was doing A level geography all those years ago. I am going to post a pic related to your series specially for you today.
Very impressive looking capture Tara! Wonderful colour combo here!
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
Very stunning view
Nice shot Tara! Capital Reef is one of those places you really need to get into the back country to really see it and it is really spread out in many directions. Never had enough time to do that yet, but one day I will...maybe lol! See u out there!
high drama, a wonderfully detailed shot
There are a ton of POVS and angles from the same location my friend. Excellent series.
Excellent image, well done.
Marvelous depiction of geology in action, and a superb photograph to boot. Should I take notes? Will there be a test at the end????
Gorgeous landscape. When I was out West years ago, I was so impressed with the rock formations!
A super shot of this beautiful landscape Tara! Very interesting narrative!
Beautiful landscape. Aloha
Great layered landscape against a classic pastel sky. Capitol Reef was one of the places I had hoped to visit on last year's trip to the southwest, but we just didn't have time...
Geology is so fascinating - I sometimes wonder if I should have studied it instead of electronics.. A beauty of a capture, Tara!
Awesome! Love all of these!
We have to go there again :)