“What makes photography a strange invention is that the primary raw materials are light and time.” — John Berger
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This week we are travelling to Goosenecks State Park on the San Juan River just outside of Mexican Hat, UT. At the time we camped in Goosenecks State Park, it was free camping. There was no water and just a drop toilet. It now costs $10 a night to camp. It was one of the darkest places that we have camped. No ambient light for miles and miles.
Sunday, 05/08/2022: Posted photo — First Gooseneck.
Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/11, 1/250 s, 18 mm.
Goosenecks State Park is located between Monument Valley – Four Corners Area, UT, CO, NM, AZ and
Natural Bridges National Monument, Blanding, UT just outside the town of Mexican Hat UT. It is situated near two goosenecks along the San Juan River. Many of you may know of Horseshoe Bend in Page AZ. These are the same. This park is not visited by many because of it remote location.
Monday, 05/09/2022: Posted photo — Second Gooseneck.
Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/10, 1/250 s, 18 mm.
In geology, “goosenecks” is a term used for sinuous canyons and valleys that resemble the curved neck of a goose. The Goosenecks of the San Juan River have rightfully earned themselves a state park designation.
This is the second gooseneck in the park.
Tuesday, 05/10/2022: Posted photo — Desert Spiny Lizard.
Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 250, f/7.1, 1/400 s, 300 mm.
Here is a lizard that we watched for a while as it was hunting for food. It was very cooperative allowing me to take its photo. We saw a number of lizards in the park, along with black scorpions at night.
Wednesday, 05/11/2022: Posted photo — Second Desert Spiny Lizard.
Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/400 s, 300 mm.
This was one of the many deserts spiny lizards we saw in the park.
Thursday, 05/12/2022: Posted photo — Sunset.
Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 100, f/13, 1/1250 s, 300 mm.
We experience a wonderful sunset since the air was very clear.
Friday, 05/13/2022: Post photo — Sunrise.
Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 100, f/4, 1/60 s, 70 mm.
After a night that was very windy due to desert cooling, we awoke to see the sun’s soft glow towards Monument Valley as we headed off to Natural Bridges National Monument.
Saturday, 05/14/2022: Post photo — Monument Valley.
Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/160 s, 270 mm.
Here is looking back at Monument Valley from our campsite.
That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.
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Goosenecks looks impressive. Don’t hear about it but clearly beautiful
They are impressive. Did not know about this park until my wife told me we were camping there. Great locations and wonderful dark sky.
Looks beautiful. How’s your ankle? Maggie
Last Monday, I was given to ok to stop using my walking boot. I still use my crutches when I am barefoot. I have control going up stairs and hills. My PT and I are working on going down stairs, or as she says, working on going down mountains. The muscles for going down need work.
Keep up the hard work!
Beautiful captures of the desert landscape. That sunset looks stunning. Given how dark it got at night, I imagine this place is great for stargazing.
Yes it was. Stars, satellites and flaming meteorites.