Purple Gypsum

[Jeffrey]

So many different ways to see the same scene. I was fortunate to be able to spend four days at this location, offering all kinds of sunrise and sunset opportunities. Ben and I were discussing how the gypsum minerals in the lower basin have a reflective quality and cause the floor to take on the hue of the sky. Usually that is blue or light brown. One morning, this unusual color appeared. This stuff doesn't last long. Be prepared.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Gorgeous Jeffrey you and I gravitate to that scene but it’s so good why wouldn’t we

 

[AlanLichty]

Definitely a neat color show - glad you were ready and captured it so the rest of us get to see it

 

[Jim Dockery]

Beautiful. Looks like a higher perspective than Ben's, is it a drone shot?

 

[Jeffrey]

Beautiful. Looks like a higher perspective than Ben's, is it a drone shot?

No, land based from the adjacent cliff. There are drone images coming that are pretty good though.......

 

[MonikaC]

Very nice, Jeffrey. It's always interesting to see how the right light makes that harsh landscape look soft.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Gorgeous image Jeffrey.

 

[JimFox]

Super cool Jeffrey! Love that light and color! I can’t wait to get to my shots from our meetup.

 

[Alisa]

WOW!! This is so beautiful!!

 

[JimFox]

Congrats on the Daily Featured Post Jeffrey!

@Jeffrey

 

[Dean]

Beautiful capture !

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

Wow so very gorgeous! you captured a wonderful color palette right there!

 

[Ben Egbert]

Congrats on a well earned featured post.

 

[Jeffrey]

Congrats on a well earned featured post.

Thanks Ben. I'm sure we'll all have our turn....

 

[Amy Nelson]

Beautiful work! Gorgeous color tones and lighting.

 

[Aaron Macomber]

I’ve been crazy busy and have transferred and moved blah blah, no time for my art. I just glanced at the page tonight and I’m so glad I did. This is a stunner, really. I can just stare and pretend I’m sitting on that mesa watching the day begin. Wonderful.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

So many different ways to see the same scene. I was fortunate to be able to spend four days at this location, offering all kinds of sunrise and sunset opportunities. Ben and I were discussing how the gypsum minerals in the lower basin have a reflective quality and cause the floor to take on the hue of the sky. Usually that is blue or light brown. One morning, this unusual color appeared. This stuff doesn't last long. Be prepared.

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Absolutely beautiful image, Jeffrey. I wish I had been able to meet you up there. BTW, that clay looks like suede.