Otto’s Trail Sunset
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The clouds in the sky this evening were looking pretty nice, so I decided to drive up to the Monument to hopefully catch a nice colorful sunset. I didn’t get the spectacular sunset I was hoping for, but I did end up with with a few good photos while I was up there.
As I drove up Fruita Canyon I finally got a decent photo of Balance Rock in the late afternoon sun with some clouds. Usually as I drive by the sky is either completely blue, or I miss the direct sunlight on the sandstone.
Balanced Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I’m glad I stopped at Balance Rock this time because I also ran into a large group of Desert Bighorn Sheep with a few babies. I grabbed my long lens and took a few photos before they were out of sight.
Young Bighorn Sheep by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
After the bighorn sheep were gone, I got back in my Jeep and decided to hike Otto’s Trail and catch the sunset from that area.
The shadows creep across the canyon floor towards Independence Monument.
Independence Monument View by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr