Mesa Arch

Moab, UT - 10 Apr 2021     

I was up early (0200 hrs) to photograph the Milky Way and after taking several pictures I decided to wait until sunrise to catch the iconic shot through Mesa Arch. It was a long wait - another photographer and I staked out good spots for our tripods. I had been there the day prior and there were over 20 photographers tripod to tripod - very difficult. Today we had good positions and there were only about 7 by sunrise.

I was able to get close to the arch and include the Colorado River valley as well as the sun coming over the La Sal Mountains.

I took many many pictures in the second prior to and after sunrise - fortunately caught the starburst of the sun over the mountains. Very high aperture to get the starburst. I underexposed to capture the light on the ceiling of the arch.

Tired but happy I headed back to the hotel for a big breakfast - and more coffee.

Cal Holman Posted on 07 May 2023

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