Thor's Hammer?

[lightsgood]

I finally made my first trip to Bryce. It was not planned. We started out tent camping above Duck Creek and when we woke up it was 30 degrees! That's cold if you are from Vegas and did not pack for cool temperatures. We packed up and headed for Bryce hoping it would be a little warmer. As we hiked this trail, I shot this image and I am embarrassed to say that I had no idea that this was Thor's Hammer. My wife just shook her head.

 

[Mike Mancil]

Good shot! I'm glad I'm not the only one with a physical conscience .

 

[Ben Egbert]

Beautiful.

 

[AlanLichty]

Yes that is Thor's Hammer. And the prominent ridge in the distance visible through the rain just to the right of it is named Powell Point.

I am guessing that you discovered that Bryce isn't really any warmer than Duck Creek. You were at about 8000' when you took this image. Duck Creek is at 8400'.

 

[JimFox]

Ha ha Ryan! Well, your wife was right to shake her head at you...

This is a very nice shot of Thor's Hammer. I like the stormy background.

 

[Bob Denton]

I like this.

 

[Kyle Jones]

I wouldn't have known either - especially if I hadn't planned on going to Bryce and planned what to shoot. Definitely cool clouds over the scene.

 

[Bart Carrig]

Your wife is very kind, her response could easily have been a simple cut or even an expletive. Perhaps she was subdued by the temperature you dragged her into. : )

And I love it when the other rules are broken and it works out well. The main structure on the left, the lower right -- sweeping downward view into the Canyon, and the drama higher in the sky. All great features that make it a really nice shot.

Bart

 

[lightsgood]

Yes that is Thor's Hammer. And the prominent ridge in the distance visible through the rain just to the right of it is named Powell Point.

I am guessing that you discovered that Bryce isn't really any warmer than Duck Creek. You were at about 8000' when you took this image. Duck Creek is at 8400'.

You nailed it Alan! At least I got one more night of camping out of her! It sounded good in theory!

 

[lightsgood]

Your wife is very kind, her response could easily have been a simple cut or even an expletive. Perhaps she was subdued by the temperature you dragged her into. : )

And I love it when the other rules are broken and it works out well. The main structure on the left, the lower right -- sweeping downward view into the Canyon, and the drama higher in the sky. All great features that make it a really nice shot.

Bart

Love it! Thanks Bart!

 

[lightsgood]

I wouldn't have known either - especially if I hadn't planned on going to Bryce and planned what to shoot. Definitely cool clouds over the scene.

That makes me feel a little better Kyle! Thanks!