No Man's Land

Dappled light and heavy rain clouds moved in later in the day just as we were checking out new locations to camp for the night. We drove down a few dirt roads but this went led us right to this spot.. well close to. Upon arriving, from the vehicle, you could see the massive layer of sandstone cliffs and formations, hinting at a great view with a massive drop just a hundred feet away. And this could not be more true. I came out here, scouted some compositions and set up my tripod to wait for the proper light. The scene gave me what it did and I worked and envisioned the outcome I preferred. I got about 90% of what I had hoped for. Which was quite ideal for this newer scene, and being the first time I had stepped foot in this area. This section of Canyonlands National Park is not that established. For instance, I saw a single sign on the way in, the dirt road was washed out, bumpy and dilapidated. Upon parking, it was rocky with not a hint of an established parking area. I wasn't surprised, the Utah desert is vast and difficult to manage or make areas accessible. But this make this area that much more special. The views and canyons go into the far horizon, a maze of stories and lost people who fell to the natural world of heat, lack of water and a literal maze of canyons to get lost in.