Kym Wylder
A breathtaking vista of a desert landscape at sunset, featuring striking rock formations and a lone hiker admiring the view. In the foreground, vibrant yellow wildflowers add a pop of color against the rugged, eroded sandstone formations. The most prominent feature is a towering hoodoo, a thin rock spire topped with a precarious, balanced caprock formation. The warm, golden light of the setting sun bathes the scene in a ethereal glow, casting deep shadows and highlighting the intricate textures and layers of the rocks. In the distance, a vast, arid desert panorama stretches out, punctuated by additional sculpted rock formations and buttes. The image conveys a sense of solitude, beauty, and wonder in the face of nature's incredible power to shape and erode the landscape over eons.

Stunning Desert Rock Formations at Sunset

I couldn’t believe my eyes at golden hour and sunset at this spot. Midday the rock appears white and red, pretty typical. Then at the magic hour, the colors transform before your eyes to reveal a lime green, almost iridescent shade all around. Pops of pinks, oranges and reds morph the landscape. When I lived at lake Powell in 2010 as a new college grad, I couldn’t wait to leave, bored with my inability to explore with the Honda accord I drove then (now a jeep wrangler 😉). And I did leave, departed for Alaska. Now as an adult, I return as often as I can to explore the vast landscapes and adventure further. If you’re bored where you’re at, let this be a reminder to look at little closer at your backyard if travel isn’t possible right this moment. You might just discover magic in your own backyard. 📸: @camiloexplore

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