Goosenecks

[JimFox]

Well, this isn't actually the Goosenecks, but it is in Gooseneck State Park. As cool and awesome as the Goosenecks are I also enjoyed exploring and shooting some of the other features there. This is a predawn shot from there.

All comments are welcome,

Jim

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Nice image, Jim. I have spent a lot of time exploring this area and I just don't recognize this location. Where is it in relationship to the main area?

 

[Ben Egbert]

I just love this country for it's rugged beauty.

 

[AlanLichty]

It is a really nice shot but I have the same question as Doug - where is this relative to to Utah's Goosenecks State Park? The actual park is a postage stamp size plot right near the overlooks and I am confused by the geology in your image relative to that.

 

[JimFox]

Nice image, Jim. I have spent a lot of time exploring this area and I just don't recognize this location. Where is it in relationship to the main area?

Thanks so much Doug!

I took this 7 or 8 years ago, the best recollection for the exact location that I have is when you drive into the Goosenecks I headed to the left and followed that dirt road where it passes some of those open camping areas along the edge of the bluff and I went along there as far as I could and then hiked around a bit.

I guess I am due a trip back there so I can pinpoint this spot again.

And... If I am totally wrong I will blame my grandsons ceiling fan which my head made momentary contact with last night while installing Drywall in his new room.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Thanks so much Doug!

I took this 7 or 8 years ago, the best recollection for the exact location that I have is when you drive into the Goosenecks I headed to the left and followed that dirt road where it passes some of those open camping areas along the edge of the bluff and I went along there as far as I could and then hiked around a bit.

I guess I am due a trip back there so I can pinpoint this spot again.

And... If I am totally wrong I will blame my grandsons ceiling fan which my head made momentary contact with last night while installing Drywall in his new room.

Thanks, Jim. Ah... yes, home projects are always a treat. I used to do a lot of remodeling so I know what you are talking about. Hope you ae fine.

 

[JimFox]

Thanks, Jim. Ah... yes, home projects are always a treat. I used to do a lot of remodeling so I know what you are talking about. Hope you ae fine.

Thanks Doug, I am doing great, just not on friendly terms with that ceiling fan.

 

[JimFox]

There is a chance this was after the goosenecks as I had just grabbed some random folders to bring with me on this trip. I had shot the Goosenecks then drove to Capitol Reef.

 

[AlanLichty]

Capitol Reef would make more sense - the high plateau in the background almost looks like Thousand Lakes Mountain.

 

[David S]

Great balance on horizon and other lines !

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Good call, Alan. Now that you mentioned Capitol Reef I now think this might have been taken around Panorama Point. Does that ring a bell, Jim.

This exchange just triggered an idea? We should start a thread titled: "Where in the World was this taken?" That could be a lot of fun. The first person to get it right gets to start the next contest.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Yep I think it is. By Panama a pt in capital reef looks right to me. Good idea for asubject Douglas

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Yep I think it is. By Panama a pt in capital reef looks right to me. Good idea for asubject Douglas

I just remembered that there is a Goosenecks Overlook at the Panorama Point location. It is a short hike from the parking lot. Here is a map of Capitol Reef I goggled that shows its location.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Well, this isn't actually the Goosenecks, but it is in Gooseneck State Park. As cool and awesome as the Goosenecks are I also enjoyed exploring and shooting some of the other features there. This is a predawn shot from there.

All comments are welcome,

Jim

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See my comments above, Jim. Now I can see why you catalogued it with your other goosenecks images from Goosenecks State Park.

 

[JimFox]

Doug... I think you win the prize today! I am pretty sure it was Panorama Point!

You, Alan and Ben are amazing!

 

[JimFox]

BTW, I looked closer at the sign post I had shot as an identifier and I guess I should slow down and read fully in the future as it does say "Goosenecks Point" not Goosenecks State Park.