The Virgin River in Zion National Park, Utah. June 18, 2011. (Photo by Betsy)
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The Virgin River carved the Lower Zion Canyon, which is the main feature of Zion National Park in southern Utah. The cliffs and rock formations were created by the river over thousands of years.
Betsy took this picture of the Virgin River while walking across a bridge near the Visitor Center in Zion National Park. The river, while beautiful, doesn’t look especially powerful in this view. But I like the way Betsy captured Bridge Mountain in the background.
Tags: River, Travels, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
August 17, 2011 at 7:07 am |
I can almost hear the chuckling of the water… would love to dip my feet in it, our humidity here has me longing for a cool spot like this one
August 17, 2011 at 7:30 am |
One day I am going back there to hike the Narrows:) On our visit, water hiking wasn’t exactly something you wanted to be doing. It was in the 30s with snow!
August 17, 2011 at 9:12 am |
Bridge Mountain makes a statement in this photo! Of course when I enlarged it it’s awesome…
August 17, 2011 at 9:36 am |
i was thinking what a tough time i’d have canoeing through this, i seem to get stuck on every rock lol
August 17, 2011 at 9:58 am |
Nice photo!! A little bit of everything in there. Sky, mountains, water, trees, and color.
August 17, 2011 at 10:17 am |
You should make a calendar of your photos you are a very good photographer!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
August 17, 2011 at 10:31 am |
Terrific capture! Kudos to Betsy! And what a beautiful river! As I’ve said before, I am so enjoying your travels! Have a great day, George!
Sylvia
August 17, 2011 at 11:27 am |
Well, I’m always asking why things are named the way they are, but perhaps it’s best not to know with this one!
August 17, 2011 at 1:43 pm |
That sure looks like an interesting place to be!
August 17, 2011 at 1:54 pm |
I like the way she captured it, too, & I was thinking how swift the water was flowing when I 1st saw the pic – most of the time, the river is way down, isn’t it? =)
August 17, 2011 at 3:24 pm |
Very nice George but of course you knew I would like that!!
August 17, 2011 at 4:14 pm |
This is a wonderful composition.Love the picture.
August 17, 2011 at 5:10 pm |
That is a great capture…I will guess the river is stronger than it looks as well.
August 17, 2011 at 5:21 pm |
beautiful