Another view down a deep canyon, with more clement weather this time though. But, as you can see from the sky and the mountains hiding under low clouds, it wasn't *that* great - in fact, we got a couple of inches of snow overnight...

This is a view of the famous Shafer Trail - about five miles long, it takes you down deep below the rim of Canyonlands National Park and, as you might guess from this shot, it's not for the faint-at-heart. Compared to other unpaved roads, it's almost a highway though (as long as it's dry), but you do want a high-clearance, four-wheel drive. I have seen normal passenger cars on it, but I don't think it's a good idea. You'd probably have a lot of explaining to do when returning it to the rental company. ;o)

To give you an idea of the size, look about 1/3 down on the right side and you'll spot a car.

Stitched from two vertical photos (gee, I'm starting to love that stitching software that came with the camera!).

Hi my dear,

me again, stalking you... ;)  Vertigo is the right title here!  I have no problems with height, but that winding road makes me dizzy!  Wonderful photo with wonderful levels of the road that gets very small and very far away....

Hugs,
Linda

Hallo Claudia,
I know that trail, but NEVER have seen it from this pov...wowww...stunning vertigo effect, great lines and curves, this is really good....love the depth.
Libe grusse, Henk

Hi, Claudia -

You mean people drive down that thing? Once my heart stops pounding, I can see it's a great shot, no clue it was stitched, and the car does give a sense of scale.

The oranges seem a bit over-saturated to me; might be the new monitor, which I'm still adjusting.

Best,
Dan

Hi Claudia,

Nicely positioned to capture the road/trail curvature into the canyon bowels, and a good road to explore off the tourist path.  

I drove my pickup truck down Shafer Trail many moons ago.  The highlights besides closeup views of the differing layers of geology, was a narrow arch one can walk across over the precipice, big horn sheep, and the sinewy Colorado River at the bottom.

thanks for sharing,
Ray

Hello
Good stitch. Impressive point of view.
Just one remark with stitching you generally loose the foreground and in this case you lost a little the part that will take the eye from your feet to the bottom of canyon.

Best regards
JMarc

There are definitely some situations where you have to stitch, so a good stitching program can be an essential bit of kit. It has worked out very well. This is a dramatic image and I can only guess at how you got it. Were you laid flat on your belly? Well done
For more drama have you driven down the Moki Dugway?
Kath

Ciao Claudia,

great comprehensive shot of the Shafer Trail. I know zip, zero, nothing about stitching, but I can't find anything in the picture that points in that direction, so... I wouldn't know if you didn't tell. Which means you did a very good job at it, simple as that. A shot that looks awesome and feels awesome, my compliments.
Have a nice evening, and thanks for showing up in Jerome! HUGS,

Fulvio.

Hi Claudia
The stitching has done a great job of providing a solid panoramic view of this area. This is why most people choose to photograph Canyonlands from the top and not venture down. Nice colour and detail.
Phil

Hi Claudia,
uhhh, da gehts ganz schön steil runter :D Da ich selbst schon am Grand Canyon war kann ich die Tiefe einigermaßen nachvollziehen, die Sicherungen da sind teilweise echt dürftig, findest du nicht? Na ja, uns solls recht sein, kann man besser fotografieren :D
Tolles Bild, ich fühl mich wirklich ein bisschen schwindelig. Der WEitwinkeleffekt ist hier perfekt, klasse!

lg,
Mark

Liebe Claudia! Du glaubst es nicht, aber ich habe mindestens ein Dutzend Fotos oder mehr mit diesen "Klaepfen" im Bild, irgendwo auch im Canyonlands ... und ja wir waren solche Touris mit normalem Gefaehrt :))) plus das Wetter war analog ... waren wir zusammen dort? Okay, kein Schnee, es war ja auch Juni. Ein SEHR eindrueckliches Foto von dieser speziellen Canyonwelt!!! Ich frage mich, wieso die mit diesen Dingern dort rumkurven koennen, aber ich glaube ein Teil ist eben kein N.P. und darum ist es moeglich. Es hat mich nicht sehr gestoert, aber nun ja, etwas seltsam ist es trotzdem. Es hat ja auch ein Flugfeld irgendwo dort unten, also mehr eine Holperpiste (evtl. hast Du sie auch gesehen), aber ich denke, dass ich auf eine solche Landung verzichten wuerde zugunsten der Stille hier draussen. Es passt einfach nicht, auch wenn es einmalig waere. Tolle Stitch-Arbeit ... Beste Gruesse + schoene Woche, Barbara.

PS. Hoffentlich geht diese Vulkanasche wieder weg ... es sind ja wieder jene Flugplaetze geschlossen. Die Asche ist bereits wieder in der Schweiz ... wir fliegen am Mittwoch in einer Woche ... Outsch.

Good morning Claudia.
To be honest, scares me the sight of this tiny car. Jast terrifying sight of huge boulders and unstable hanging over the winding road. I would definitely recommend here for good, off-road car with four-wheel drive. In another situation when the weather is deteriorating, then ride it's suicide ...
Picture does impress. By sewing two shots You got a very good picture quality. These colors, the contrasts and light - all delights.
Greetings from continue rainy Poznan,
Jurek

Hallo Claudia!
Ein Wahnsinnsblick und ein Wahnsinnsfoto! Dieser Blick ist einfach nur faszinierend - und der Stitch perfekt. Hut ab! Du hast das doch hoffentlich über einen Zaun hinweg fotografiert ... ;-)
Grüße aus dem wieder grau-kühlen Westfalen!
Frank

Hello Claudia,

What a cool shot - and a great stitch - I can see why you might like his function! The "road" makes this more than a grand view, giving the shot an element of narrative - much aided by the inclusion of the vehicle. Like some little mite navigating it's way into an ear.

Cheers
Colin