Natural Bridge in Bryce Canyon
by Bruce Bley
Title
Natural Bridge in Bryce Canyon
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a photograph of a natural bridge in Bryce Canyon. This natural bridge was not formed by a stream like true bridges. More accurately an arch, it was carved by rain and frost erosion acting from the top of the rock.
Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park located in southwestern Utah in the United States. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m).
The Bryce Canyon area was settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1850s and was named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874.[3] The area around Bryce Canyon became a National Monument in 1923 and was designated as a National Park in 1928. The park covers 35,835 acres (55.99 sq mi; 145.02 km2)[1] and receives relatively few visitors compared to Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon, largely due to its remote location.
Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southwestern Utah about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of and 1,000 feet (300 m) higher than Zion National Park.[4][5] The weather in Bryce Canyon is therefore cooler, and the park receives more precipitation: a total of 15 to 18 inches (38 to 46 cm) per year.[6][7]
The national park lies within the Colorado Plateau geographic province of North America and straddles the southeastern edge of the Paunsagunt Plateau west of the Paunsagunt Fault (Paunsagunt is Paiute for "home of the beaver").
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Comments (23)
Olivia Hardwicke
Beautiful! Great light! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Olivia. This park is a beautiful sight if you ever get the chance to visit. You won't regret it.
Doug Kreuger
Fantastic capture of this breathtaking natural landscape, Bruce! This one reminds me of the little castle statue one might find in a large goldfish bowl. L&F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, Doug. I can see what you mean about the fish bowl castle.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, Thank you for the feature in the group "ALL SEASONS Nature Mountains Woodlands". I am sincerely grateful for the honor.
Jeanette French
love this bridge view from above
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this photograph, Jeanette. Thank you for visiting an please come back.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature and your continued support of my work in the group "Beauty", James. I appreciate it very much.
Bruce Bley
Sandi. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Note Cards". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Beautiful Scenery - a picturesque view or landscape", Mother Nature. I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "All Natural Scenic Landscapes", Nadine and Bob. I appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "The Splendor of Summer - Photography", Lois. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Sandi OReilly
Bruce, what a stunningly beautifully captured image!!! Love the arch, and great depth, f/v.
Bruce Bley replied:
Sandi. I really appreciate your comment and vote. Thank you for your continued support of my work.
Patricia Keller
Great capture. Really enjoyed the depth of the photograph and the description. v/f/g/t/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Patricia. I really appreciate it. I also want to thank you for promoting my work. It means a lot to me.
Lois Bryan
Fabulous ... what an amazing place captured to perfection!!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you the wonderful compliment, Lois. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph.
Donna Kennedy
Outstanding image Bruce, love the view thru the archway! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
I am very grateful for the wonderful compliment and vote, Donna. Thank you so much.