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SaulGoodmansAss t1_j8wqwel wrote

Utah and New Mexico have some areas that look like an entirely different planet. Really nice shot.

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datbeerdude t1_j8xlpx4 wrote

They look like Mars

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Dan_85 t1_j8y0ubm wrote

Yep, just up the road from where this was taken is the Mars Desert Research Station, which is literally used to train astronauts for potential missions to Mars and outer space.

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mycroft16 t1_j8ystjp wrote

Used to work on a student research project there back when I was in college. Testing plant growth in Mars analog soils. That whole part of UT is intense.

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MangoCats t1_j8y1io7 wrote

They look like a dry ocean bed, because they are...

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flareblitz91 t1_j8zfb3w wrote

Well so was a significant portion of the US that don’t look that way. It’s a mixed function of the ancient geologic history, an incredibly arid present (Utah is the second driest in the nation following Nevada), and the erosive power of the wind and water that is present, most of the real otherworldly shit is on the Colorado plateau.

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MangoCats t1_j91b45w wrote

I'm going to say: it looks otherworldly because up until "recently" most people didn't try to live in such a bleak place.

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complete_your_task t1_j90goa3 wrote

It's actually very interesting how much Sci-fi television and film has impacted the average person's mental image of what Mars and other planets look like. Most of the actual images of the surface of Mars that we have are very flat and boring. Many people view this landscape as alien because landscapes like this are often used to portray other planets on television and film, not the other way around. Earth is 1000x more interesting than anything we've ever found in space. Alien landscapes in Sci-fi are often based off of Earth more than they are any other planet. It just reminds you to love a cherish what we have here and not look too much to the stars. Earth is amazing.

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datbeerdude t1_j91inmx wrote

Mars Rover images are the reason why I said it looked like Mars...Not sci-fi

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Kohlossal t1_j8xvf3t wrote

US Rte 6 in Nevada is the most otherworldly place I’ve ever been. Massive spans of it looked like images from a Mars rover.

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The_Best_Yak_Ever t1_j8zzrdh wrote

You aren’t kidding… the Nevada wastelands are some of the most desolate moonscapes I’ve ever seen. If I never see it again, I’ll be just fine.

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holy-shot OP t1_j8wk79v wrote

here‘s the uncropped version of the same capture

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chesterharry t1_j8x4rvz wrote

Where is the photo taken? It does look like it’s near Hanksville a bit.

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Justlikecalvin t1_j8xn0q9 wrote

My guess = Canyonlands NP, near Grand View point.

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SkyWizarding t1_j8xqyng wrote

Canyonlands blew my mind. If you ever want to get an idea of just how small we all are in the grand scheme of things, go to Canyonlands

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InspectorFadGadget t1_j8y2imm wrote

One of the most defining moments of my life was going into Canyonlands for the first time, up to the Grand Viewpoint, just after sunrise, after it had snowed all night, blanketing the upper altitudes of the mesa. I don't know if it was because it was so early in the morning, or if other people were scared the roads would be too bad to get up there, but our group was the only human presence up there for hours.

When people say pictures and video don't do things like that justice, it's something you hear so often that you write off as somewhat of a cliche. It's not. It affects your other senses and spatial perception in a way that is very hard to describe.

I felt like I could literally hear the "ohm" of the universe. And it was LOUD. Alongside the ambient sounds of quietly trickling water from all the snow slightly melting and draining down the rocks and cliffs.

I never thought it would have affected me in such a way. I don't think I was able to even say any words to my group for quite some time, that shit straight blasted my ass

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elianamaharani t1_j8y334c wrote

I hear you so much on this!!! I felt that way when I went to the Bisti Badlands in New Mexico. The silence was quite literally DEAFENING and brought me to my knees. The absolute stillness & lack of human presence, coupled with the majesty of nature, is mind boggling. I also definitely felt this way at Canyonlands this last year, when I went for the first time... but I wasn't as lucky as you, and shared the park with lots of other humans. Still absolutely breath-taking!!

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penywisexx t1_j8yhm56 wrote

The Bisti Badlands are amazing…I can’t wait to go back. I drove 14 hours to get there and camped in my Rooftop Tent in the parking lot. Woke up first thing in the morning and went exploring, I was so sore from driving so long the day before I could only hike for about 3 or 4 hours before I had to go back to my SUV. I’m going back next month and doing it again (probably doing a stupid long drive again to get there).

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BakedDoritos1 t1_j8yngok wrote

I have worked in that part of New Mexico on and off for several years and it has been a humbling experience to say the least. I could never convince myself to stay for a full night at the Bisti or Chaco (it creeps me out to sleep in the open desert at night) but the stars and landscape are unreal. You just feel so alone.

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Connie_Lingus6969 t1_j8zizqv wrote

I was in canyonlands during winter time and no one was around. It was so overwhelming, beautiful, gigantic that I couldn't stop crying while I was hiking around.

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MAdcock6669 t1_j903dan wrote

I feel this in my soul. We were in Canyonlands last January for 4 days and only ran across a handful of people the whole time. It was like having the world to ourselves. It was such a reboot for me.

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holy-shot OP t1_j8ydimi wrote

That‘s what I‘m always looking forward to on my photo trips besides getting a good shot. Well said!

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nope-absolutely-not t1_j903jgq wrote

I get you there. Even if you're not spiritual or religious, spending a few moments there you totally and completely understand how these places came to be sacred to the native peoples all over the Southwest.

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throwaway901617 t1_j8yig2w wrote

Yeah we recently did the "Grand Circle" in late fall and it was incredible.

Epic road trip:

  • Grand Canyon
  • Monument Valley
  • Mexican Hat
  • Arches
  • Canyonlands
  • Goblin Valley
  • Capitol Reef
  • Scenic Hwy 12 from Torrey down along the edge of Grand Staircase Escalante
  • Up through Bryce
  • Down into Zion

We previously had done Valley of Fire a few months earlier also.

Zion is stunning and was a fantastic way to end the trip. After all of that vast expanse, being cradled in the valley with the yellow leaves blowing felt mystical.

But yeah the sheer mind boggling beauty of those parks can't be put into words. Even pictures fail.

For example, in Arches at Panorama Point you are essentially surrounded with an absolutely incredible landscape painting with amazing cliffs off the left of center from the mountain. But photos at Panorama point typically only focus on the right hand view and absolutely fail to show the overwhelming sense of beauty there.

Zion is my favorite park (so far) but Panorama Point at Arches is my favorite spot.

Edit Oh shit just after writing that I did another search and someone had actually posted a true sunset panorama from Panorama Point! This is what it looked like when we were there, but again imagine seeing this all around you instead of on your tiny phone.

https://i.redd.it/jg3192b2g4l41.jpg

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hondaprobs t1_j9055yr wrote

Wow that panorama is stunning - I can see why they call it panorama point lol. It's like all the features of Utah in one spot.

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Powerpoppop t1_j90q14s wrote

We did almost the exact same trip in the other direction over two weeks in 2021. One of the best trips I've ever been on.

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Justlikecalvin t1_j8y0tv9 wrote

Definitely agree as well. A while back, a friend and I took a 1.5-month long road trip around to the national parks of the west. We hit like 8 in total (incl Zion, Tetons) and 2 monuments. Canyonlands was the unexpected highlight of the trip. Stayed extra long at Willow Flat campground - the views and scramble-hiking were unreal.

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relefos t1_j8y4y5o wrote

Canyonlands is easily my second favorite national park. We went for the first time in November and thought we'd only spend a couple days there but spent twice that and wished we'd had more time. Even just that long drive into the Needles district, understanding that for an hour or more you're just driving down what is basically a dead end road, going deeper and deeper into the canyons. It felt boundless

On a fun note, it gave me the strongest "Roadrunner" vibes of any of the Utah parks

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Bilboteabaggins00 t1_j8xt4gw wrote

Totally with you. In Utah Arches you pass next to the Colorado river and the huge carved out structures are right next to you. Makes you feel so small. Amazing feeling.

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chesterharry t1_j8y8h6b wrote

I spent a bunch of days in the Maze. Beautiful to see hard to get to and almost no water. Lots of mountain lions too.

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SkyWizarding t1_j8xtnss wrote

I've been to Arches as well. Would totally go there again, such a great park

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Denmantheman t1_j8ya1w6 wrote

It is. In the heart of the badlands. Very close to the Mara desert research station

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ajandl t1_j8zgk1q wrote

The Badlands are in South Dakota. This is in Nevada near a wonderful little town called Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park.

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Denmantheman t1_j8zgonm wrote

Not the badlands national park. Just an area affectionately known as the badlands of Utah. Nevada?

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Ih8Hondas t1_j8yxb7b wrote

It is definitely very close to Hanksville. Went riding at Swingarm City in 2021 and the view of the Henry Mountains was very similar.

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Bacon003 t1_j900dpc wrote

Henry Mountains. Bull Mountain on the far left is very distinctive.

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Teo_Filin t1_j8yvzja wrote

What about less yellowish WB? Usually peach tones of sunset turn to yellow tones, especially with WB=auto. At least, sky must not be shifted to green (better to violet).

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Christopherfromtheuk t1_j8z43bo wrote

Just amazing. There are so many mediocre posts upvoted here, but this is outstanding.

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Triz_D t1_j8xummi wrote

I mean, I know it’s not really discussed, but IMO Utah has some of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the world. It’s ridiculous how beautiful that place is.

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btroycraft t1_j8zg95r wrote

Dalmatia, Utah, Hunan, Norway, Patagonia

Not in any order

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columbo928s4 t1_j8yyjic wrote

definitely. i grew up in utah and live on the east coast now and really miss just being able to walk out my door and have this gorgeous landscape right there

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lemaymayguy t1_j8ytffd wrote

Because the Mormons ruined it

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CommitHangRope t1_j91byiy wrote

For real. Sometimes I wish I could order some craft beer or wine from out of state and buy liquor anywhere but the liquor store.

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hondaprobs t1_j9058bw wrote

A lot of people talk about how beautiful Utah is not sure what you're on about

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Tokenofmyerection t1_j90tj88 wrote

Have you ever been to utah? It does have lots of very beautiful area like this photo.

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weird_al_yankee t1_j8xpr3x wrote

No one knows what it's like... to be a bad land. To be a sad land. BENEATH BLUE SKIES.

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hap_hap_happy_feelz t1_j8xpagi wrote

Just booked our 4th vacay to St. George (home base) to visit as much as possible in the ute for a week! Then onto Sedona. I freaking LOVE Utah! Plan to move there one day b/c it's just so incredibly beautiful!

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First_Friendship_338 t1_j8y8o44 wrote

Resident of St. George. Lmk if you need any food recommendations!

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hap_hap_happy_feelz t1_j8ymalb wrote

We’re going to cliffside restaurant for my hubby’s bday!! Super stoked!

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dtroy15 t1_j8zgjv0 wrote

If you want to go more upscale, the painted pony is also excellent. There's an art gallery in the same complex, as well, for an all-in-one date night.

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First_Friendship_338 t1_j9gnyec wrote

I second this. This is a MUST for special occasions. Much of their food is grown from their Chef's garden and obtained from nearby sources. Always amazing

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Iliveacrossthegreen t1_j8ynni4 wrote

Second Cliffside, it is yummy. Rib & Chop House is good. Irmita’s is good if you like Mexican food. Pizza Factory is good for Italian.

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Angerbang23 t1_j90h9a5 wrote

I’ll be spending a few months there soon for a job. Open to all the recommendations

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First_Friendship_338 t1_j9gnvgv wrote

We've got some great one-off cafe's. The vibes are interesting, but the food is amazing. River Rock Cafe (incredible view), Gaia's Cafe, and Caffe Elevato are among the best for coffee and brunch.

Dinner - I highly recommend Painted Pony, Anasazi Grill, or Cliffside (for a nicer, more pricey sit down dinner). Some spots that aren't as expensive - Cafe Sabor, Morty's, Pig's Ear (these three are a little easier on the wallet).

DM me if you need more!

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Sprygull97 t1_j8zrlv9 wrote

I live in Utah. It’s a great place to live. However local news agencies have stated that the great salt lake is due to dry up in 5 years unless major preventative action is put into place. The GSL has a bunch of heavy metals at the bottom of it in the dirt. Metals like arsenic. So in other words, if it dries up, winds will blow the toxic dirt all of the state and probably other states as well. So yeah take that into consideration before actually moving here lol 😅

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Tokenofmyerection t1_j90tm65 wrote

And the salt lake valley often has some of the worst air quality in the United States

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GirlNumber20 t1_j8xyts8 wrote

I live in Utah and I feel the same.

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bob_scratchit t1_j8ya2ql wrote

As a Utahan, I can say that this photo was almost certainly taken in Nebraska. Go there and check it out. Utah sucks, don’t come ™️©️.

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SathedIT t1_j8z5wtx wrote

As a Utahn, I second this. You don't want to come to Utah.

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AnxiousPositivity t1_j8z7ard wrote

As a Nebraskan, don't come here either. Remember: Nebraska, it isn't for everyone.

Edit: OP, this is a stunning photo and again, flat Nebraska has it's beauty but nothing like this. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your photo!

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ShexyBaish6351 t1_j8wvpkd wrote

Oh wow, you got some nice light that morning! Nice capture.

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The-Weapon-X t1_j8y917o wrote

I absolutely love pictures like this, even though they can't compare to seeing these places in person. The sheer size and magnificence of natural wonders are mind-blowing.

If you've never been there, Hell's Half Acre in Wyoming is another breathtaking place to visit amd photograph. People have seen it in Starship Troopers, and in person it truly does look like an alien landscape. It's been 30 years since I saw the place, and it is still burned in my memory.

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cpt___kidde t1_j8wmqfq wrote

Near Hanksville/Factory Butte? Such an intimidating landscape. Beautiful, rugged, desolate. Great shot, OP.

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Ih8Hondas t1_j8yxlux wrote

Definitely. Went riding at Swingarm City a couple years ago and the view of the Henry Mountains was very similar.

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Radus313 t1_j8xsh8l wrote

Where is Slave Knight Gael?

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GAYmmmK t1_j8ynmyn wrote

I love Utah.

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Ghost_Turtle t1_j8xbr6h wrote

So damn gorgeous. Looks very prehistoric.

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Steroidgiraffe t1_j8xkxvv wrote

I wonder how many aliens live down there?

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ULieAnURBreathStink t1_j909p01 wrote

Funny how we use the term, "other worldly" to describe our world.

Great photo though, love it

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eco-evo t1_j8xlmph wrote

Breathtaking.

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ChrisT1986 t1_j8xrkn0 wrote

Doesn't look like anything to me....

Edit - ☝️this is a quote from Westworld.....they filmed in Utah, like the place in the pic

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cbmcmillan t1_j8yp2tl wrote

This looks close to Kelly's Grade... Escalante. Epic place. Just visited last Fall, going back this year!

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skovall t1_j8yp4v3 wrote

Yeah that's what happens when too many danged tourist visit a place. Used to be a rainforest there and now...dang! (Great photo! Great use of lighting and shadows)

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DankNation420 t1_j8z1j61 wrote

Kinda looks like ocean bottom, huh? 🤔

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offalt t1_j91926n wrote

It was 100 million years ago! The lower, dark colored formation is the Mancos shale.

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jackbr1989 t1_j8z65l8 wrote

It's a great place to make drugs in a trailer

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hondaprobs t1_j904t74 wrote

Great tones - love it

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honestlouise t1_j90bzn3 wrote

Isn’t Utah already on another planet?

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SmallFaithfulTestes t1_j90cbli wrote

It’s wild how much that looks like giant tree stumps, with a root system and everything.

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thesaberlady t1_j8xt9ej wrote

Those cuuuuuuuurves omg so beautiful 😍

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Centurion-of-Dank t1_j8y3wb1 wrote

How badly I want to drive an SRV through those jumps. o7 CMDRs

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geno604 t1_j8y81a6 wrote

Can you go wild camping here?

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Iliveacrossthegreen t1_j8yn96t wrote

Here is a handy guide. Just please take much more water with you than you think you will need.

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OnlyPopcorn t1_j90dinv wrote

I can't click on the link! Where was the picture taken?

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Iliveacrossthegreen t1_j91expu wrote

Looks like Factory Butte near Hanksville.

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OnlyPopcorn t1_j91q4kd wrote

I have been to Hanksville and the Henry Monuntains, but I literally do nor recall seeing Factory Butte. /sadfsce.

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hawtkarl69 t1_j8ycz4s wrote

Looks like it could be in Breath of the Wild or some shit.

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ambigymous t1_j8yjmaz wrote

You posted the obelisk the other day. I like your stuff

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RunningPink t1_j8yryqe wrote

I hear Airwolf on this picture.

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D4FTPUNKF4N t1_j8ywgjb wrote

Finally, I was wondering when images of Dune 2 would leak.

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Fiasmere t1_j8yyoqx wrote

Stunning capture!

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bigbrett666 t1_j8z3zi0 wrote

This is totally 2001-esque. Love it. Great work!

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fapfapaway t1_j8z89up wrote

No wonder those crackers believe in god

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tiotheberk t1_j8z8wda wrote

According to Gram Hancock this was made by 800 trillion gallons of water all draining out at once from some meteor impact or some shit

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c0smicgiggles t1_j8za2lh wrote

I’ve stood here!!! Amazing view

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HoseNeighbor t1_j8zh1ea wrote

Mormon silliness aside, I love Utah.

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skylightyourlife t1_j8zh867 wrote

My thoughts about this Earth as a spiritual poem:
Amidst the rolling hills and the soaring trees,
Nature's beauty fills me with such ease.
From the rustling leaves to the babbling brook,
I find peace in every nook.
The colors of the world, so vibrant and true,
The deepest greens, the brightest blues.
The mountains stand tall, the oceans so wide,
The earth's wonders, an endless tide.
The sun that rises and sets every day,
The moon and stars that light the way,
All remind me of this world's vastness,
Of its majesty and its greatness.
So let us cherish this earth we call home,
Let us strive to keep it pure and roam,
For the beauty it holds is truly rare,
A gift for all, a treasure to share.

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Beardamus t1_j8zivqs wrote

>otherwordly

>posts to EARTHporn

hrmmmmmmmmmm

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VaugnDangle t1_j904edb wrote

Is that where the great salt lake used to be?

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mario_meowingham t1_j9095gn wrote

I took the train from Denver to SLC and it was one of the best trips of my life

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MrKewldad t1_j90a999 wrote

This will be the whole west coast in 2-300 years.

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Cryptolution t1_j90dos9 wrote

Reminds me very much of Sanderson's The way of the kings, stormlight archive.

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daveescaped t1_j90hh6k wrote

Are these the Book Cliffs near Green River?

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daniel_ionescu t1_j90m99s wrote

you say that everything looks like on Mars

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gabek333 t1_j90pya5 wrote

Canyonlands > Arches

And it isn’t even close

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gmellotron t1_j90qabg wrote

Moab and saint George areas are so nice

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GergeKahn t1_j90u22v wrote

Carved like a child playing in a sandpit! Amazing

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The_Unpopular_Truth_ t1_j910a9l wrote

The ancient ruins of another time from millions and millions of years ago!

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Blulew t1_j91631y wrote

All of this beauty and with free rattlesnakes too! 😉

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Divainthewoods t1_j9mqhed wrote

Utah landscapes blew my mind the first time Iexperienced it! Having spent all of my 49 years on the east coast, I was only familiar with mountains covered in greenery. And nothing as massive as the views in Zion NP!

I flew into Vegas and planned to drive through Utah to North Rim, AZ. Had I known how spectacular the Utah landscape is, I certainly would have factored that into my schedule. It was literally life changing in how I view the beauty on this planet. Not to mention the incredible views in all that open space.

Anyone planning a trip who's never been, set aside extra time to soak in its beauty!

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janstess86 t1_ja7jxb7 wrote

Such nice landscapes in Utah..Nice job

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Dabuntz t1_j8yr80c wrote

That looks like the Cainesville area. Henry mountains in the background?

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DoubleSly t1_j8ysz07 wrote

Reminds me of Big Bend!

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Diamondhands_Rex t1_j8yzn2j wrote

Have you seen the dry ass desolate hell scape that is the 15 to Las Vegas? It looks like a nuke blasted it

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JonnYGuardian0217 t1_j8z9m1l wrote

anything about utah on reddit: exists

redditors: oh great... mormons...

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aimlessly-astray t1_j8zakl7 wrote

Why does Utah, with it's crazy people, have to be so beautiful? I suppose nothing is perfect in this world. sigh

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iSQUISHYyou t1_j8zsdi5 wrote

Lol someone is a little upset that the missionaries knocked on their door it seems.

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Majoser t1_j8xuf3o wrote

How the fuck is it otherwordly when it's in Utah?

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