A Sunset among the Desert Towers

During our desert trip, Shyla and I mountain biked to the top of a cliff that I told you about a few days ago.We looked down on a region of red towers sculpted by wind and water.

A few days later, we drove down to hike among the towers in the far right of this photo at sunset.

We chose sunset because, at this time of year, the sun shines directly at the towers as it sets on the other side of the Colorado River, and the towers glow in its light. Moreover, very few people visit this site at this time of year.

I first learned about the incredible winter sunset light at this site when I photographed K here a few years ago. There's something about the combination of the red rock, chocolate labrador fur, and golden eyes at sunset that I cannot resist.

So, Shyla and I let the boys forge ahead for a real hike while we found a quiet spot to take photos.

We were there just as the sun dipped below the western horizon. The rays no longer touched us but the tops of the tallest towers still glowed. It looked like a magical kingdom to me.

And the half moon looked down upon the towers. It's one of the most special places for a sunset hike that I know of.

Across the valley from us, more desert buttes and towers stood tall below the glorious sunset sky.

I feel warm, relaxed, and peaceful just remembering that sunset.

Thanks for all of your nice comments yesterday. Shyla's eye looks better although I do have the migraine that I felt coming on as I wrote yesterday's post. Hopefully, I'll be free of it by tomorrow.