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Instead of driving back the same old way up highway 89, I decided to take the Cottonwood Canyon road.  It leaves highway 89 about 20 miles from Page and heads almost straight north and comes out just east of Bryce Canyon National Park.  I stopped along the way for some interesting shots.  I did drive into Bryce and took a nap there for a couple of hours, but the mid-day light "the harsh light of reality" wasn't helping make any good images.

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Canon EOS 1Ds, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L @ 70mm, ISO 100

Cottonwood Frame

I liked how this old cottonwood tree framed the distant butte with just a touch of red to contrast with the blue sky.

 


Canon EOS 1Ds, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS @ 105mm, ISO 100

The Dragon's Back

This interesting formation, part of what's called the Cock's Comb, reminded me of a dinosaur's, or even better, a dragon's back with spines sticking out.

 


Canon EOS 1Ds, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L @ 70mm, ISO 100

The Long Road

I liked the contrast of the red and white formations against the blue and white sky.  What really entered my mind was that I need a picture to entertain patients in my office who are doing treadmill exercise tests.  They can trot on down this road with the ever steepening grade.

 

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