Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Since getting rained out two weeks ago by impassible clay roads, Rica and I were able to secure another permit to hike and photograph the Wave in North Coyote Buttes along the Utah border. It is about a 90 minute hike into this sandstone area. Unfortunately, the sun was filtered by some high clouds preceding another storm, so we did not get the best of light. Still it was a good venture. We started the day in an area called the Bone Yard with some sandstone rocks that have a lattice structure. They have fallen from the mountain above onto some striped sandstone slopes. #1 #2 Near the entrance to the Bone Yard #3 From the Bone Yard, we hiked down the draw to Sand Cove. #4 #5 From Sand Cove, we scrambles up the sandstone slop to an area called Second Wave. It was there in the early afternoon that the sun started shining through the thinning clouds. The weather front also ushered in some 50 mph wind gusts that made standing a bracing situation while being sandblasted. #6 #7 A few hundred yards away is the Wave, the area that brings tourists from around the world. From above the wave: #8 #9 #10 From within the Wave: #11 #12 #13 Rica donning her pack: #14 A thicker bank of clouds loomed on the western horizon in the late afternoon, so without a pending sunset, Rica and I hiked back out to the truck to end our weekend journey. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Absolutely beautiful. Good to see Rica again. Thanks Doug for another outstanding job. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted March 8, 2011 As always, beautiful pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Unreal! Very cool pictures Doug. Great work capturing the colors and depth of scenery. I never knew these places even existed, thanks for opening my eyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Thank you for looking and commenting. Phil, like you, I did not know about most of these places until I put a camera in the hand and started researching cool locations. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted March 8, 2011 You've done it once again Doug. Great pictures!! What's going on in picture #9? Someone confused about there being a energy vortex up there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Love the pic with Rica. She certanly is livin it up! Thaks again Doug for takin us with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Wow! Amazing place and great photos! Thank you Doug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted March 9, 2011 My Lord Doug........ Simply AMAZING!!! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Always love to see post with your pictures Doug! Thanks for sharing your stunning images! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Larry, could have been a vortex. I was certainly feeling the energy Or maybe it was just the wind and sand blasting my face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted March 9, 2011 RR, your pictures are always truly amazing and breath taking. Thanks for taking the time to show us God's artwork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted March 10, 2011 RR, I always go right to your posts to see the latest awesome pic of another awesome place I've never been to! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Your photographic talent is immense! Thank you! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Simply amazing Doug!!!! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
