Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Two times a year, the sun sets at the proper declination to cast the shadow of the West Mitten upon the East Mitten. This year, some light clouds gave some color to the sky, but also diffused the sun's rays and lessened the shadow. After viewing the Mitten Shadow event Friday evening, I continued north into southern Utah to visit a couple of photogenic ruins. Each required an easy 45 minute hike down a canyon. House on Fire Ruin. Late morning light reflects off the sandstone in front of the ruin to give the layered edges of stone above the ruin a flame appearance. Fallen Roof Ruin. These granaries are located about 100' above the canyon bottom. A few small corn cobs were still on the floor of one compartment. Taken with a Tokina 12-24 @12mm as I could not take another step back. Being an Anasazi must have been a difficult life living in a cliff face and depending upon nature to provide food, clothing and shelter. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZMThunter Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Awesome pics. It must have taken some planning to get to the different places at the right time for the photos. Nicely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted April 2, 2012 beautiful, I sure look forward to your pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Great pics Doug. The Fire Ruin is so cool. Never seen anything like that before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterjohnny Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Those are some amazing ruins. Never seen anything close to those. Your pictures are amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basser15 Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Great pics as always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 3, 2012 The house on fire is my favorite. It's been said more times than I can count, your work is amazing. BEAUTIFUL! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 3, 2012 Wow!! House on Fire is a really appropriate name! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 3, 2012 Thanks. I keep thinking how we consider going tent camping is "roughing it" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted April 4, 2012 Amazing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
