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Winter at Dead Horse
++ Featured in the Bighorn Gallery at Dead Horse Point State Park September 2, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and March 1 through April 29, 2014 ++
++ Featured on KSL 5 TV (NBC) News Jan 2014 ++
I wanted to capture a unique perspective at Dead Horse Point, positioned 2,000 feet above the Colorado River. I also wanted a reflective sunrise, rather than directly peering at the sun. I searched for a singular feature that could serve as a landmark, and came across a lone tree. Perfect! The air was brisk, about 20 degrees F (-7C), and the added snow was a perfect contrast with the desert. While it was still dark, I carefully setup my camera and tripod, so as not to disturb the sand and snow around me. I wanted to capture the magnificence of the canyon and river below, and also the simple details of sand, twigs, and snow. I patiently awaited first light, and then just as the sun's rays struck the saturated cliffs, *click* I captured a beautiful winter morning at Dead Horse.
File info: 1312-4-1828 [3:2]
Author: Chad Dutson
Photo size: 0.7 Mpixels (2 MB uncompressed) - 1024x683 pixels (3.4x2.2 in / 8.7x5.8 cm at 300 ppi)
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