Vermillion Plateau (2)

So we continue our journeys in North Coyote Butes.
 
 
1. The climb takes us near Top Rock Arch…
 
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2. Scenery towards the South Coyote Butes.
 
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3. Later, we visit the Alcove, a large cavity excavated by the wind. I find several very graphics compounds…
 
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4. Draperies of sandstone…
 
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5. The top of the North Coyote Butes is a sort of plateau…
 
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6. Reached Melody Arch and its “window” on the South Coyote Butes.
 
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7. Perspective…
 
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8. Descend of the opposite side.
 
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9. Still beautiful…
 
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10. … and even a sombrero ! 😀
 
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11. Lower, the turtle rock seems sweet…
 
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12. Back to the Wave as the light comes.
 
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13. The contrasts are more pronounced but the softnees of lines remains…
 
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16. On the way back, stop at a small little colorful quadruple teepee.
 
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We slept in the Paria Town in Paria Canyon, only some miles away.
 
 
18. Heavy sky over the trail…
 
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19. … and hard light on the mesas.
 
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20. What a nice place.
 
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21. Contrasts in late afternoon…
 
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Well, I hope you’re not too drunk by the number of images of these beautiful Coyote Butes. The next update will resent the beginning of our journey to Utah. Coming in a few days…
 
 

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